The Evacuation Order, pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the BC Emergency Program Act issued June 8, 2023 for the District of Tumbler Ridge is hereby rescinded. An Evacuation Alert remains in place for the area identified in yellow on the included map. The Evacuation Alert will remain in effect indefinitely and residents are reminded to be ready to evacuate the area with little notice should the need be determined.
Travel routes for returning residents will be Highway 52N, Highway 29S, and Highway 52E via the Kelly Lake Road. Highway 52E will remain closed from Highway 52E to the One Island Lake Road. These travel routes are subject to change and evacuees are urged to check DriveBC.ca for the most up-to-date information. Returning Evacuees that require transportation back to Tumbler Ridge from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, or Chetwynd are directed to contact the Fort St. John ESS Reception Centre at 250-794-3310. You need to call by NOON in order to book a place on the bus for today.