
May 11, 2024 - 17:00 HRS
Evacuation Alert Issued for Nogah Creek Fire G90228 & Patry Creek Fire G90207 & Parker Lake G90267
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on May 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., at the recommendation of BC Wildfire Service because of the potential danger to life and health, caused by active wildfires located in both the Patry Creek area approximately 40 km from the junction of the Alaska Highway and Highway 77 and the Nogah Creek area approximately 60 km east of Fort Nelson. The Evacuation Alert are is shown in the attached map which is a polygon bounded:
- At the north west corner along the existing Fort Nelson Community Evacuation Order Area from the top at 58.9628°N 122.5004°W to the east at 58.7454°N 121.8707°W
- To the south east corner 58.4865°N 121.8644°W following a line to the south west corner at 58.5349°N 122.8149°W
- Meeting the Fort Nelson Community Evacuation Order Area in the north east corner at 58.7497°N 122.9786°W
This Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
- Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
- Prepare to move vulnerable persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
- Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible. In the event of an evacuation, Reception Centres will be opened if required.
- Pre-register all household members on the provincial Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) Tool at ess.gov.bc.ca Persons who have a BC Services Card may be eligible to receive an E Transfer using the BC Services Card App.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor authentic news sources as well as NorthernRockies.ca News for the location of Reception Centres and any additional instructions.
For more information or should the situation change contact: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality - Fort Nelson at (250-775-0933) or visit www.NorthernRockies.ca.