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Evacuation order for Three Valley Lake

Evacuation order issued for Three Valley Lake

Jul 20, 2021 | 1:35 PM

An evacuation order has been issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District due to an immediate danger to life safety caused by a wildfire burning near Three Valley Lake in Electoral Area E.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area:

Three Valley Lake including the area bordering the NORTH side of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Travel along the Trans-Canada Highway is open.

Evacuation order for Three Valley Lake (Submitted/CSRD)

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • There is limited commercial lodging available at this time. If your property is your primary residence and you cannot stay with family or friends, please report to the Reception Centre at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre, located at 1091 Shuswap Avenue, Sicamous to register.
  • Residents can assist the registration process by self-registering with Emergency Support Services online through this link: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ You can also search this on Google using the term BC Evacuation Registration and Assistance. When registering, please indicate your community as Three Valley Gap.
  • If you need assistance with transportation from the area, advise the individual providing this notice or call 250.833.3350.
  • Close and lock all windows and doors. Shut off gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
  • Gather your family. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.
  • Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, keys and grab-and-go bag) only if they are immediately available.
  • Do not use more vehicles than needed. If time permits, check with neighbours and assist those with special needs.
  • Regularly monitor the CSRD website, www.csrd.bc.ca, the Shuswap Emergency Program’s (SEP) webpage at www.shuswapemergency.ca, the Shuswap Emergency on Facebook and Twitter, the CSRD’s Facebook, Twitter platforms or local news sources for information.

For update on wildfire information, see the BC Wildfire Service at www.bcwildfire.ca

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