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Evacuation order for Teepee Lake area

An Evacuation Order has been issued by Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the Teepee Lake area in the Cariboo Regional District. This order affects 293 parcels in and covers 71 161 hectares.

This order is replacing the entirety of the Teepee Lake Evacuation Alert issued on July 10, 2023 at 9:00pm, and the Pelican Lake Area Evacuation.

Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action.

Evacuation route:  Head south and then east on Nazko Road/Blackwater Road/North Fraser Drive until you reach Quesnel.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • You must leave the area immediately.
    • Gather your family; take a neighbour or someone who needs help.
    • Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
    • Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately
    available.
    • Close all windows and doors; Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
    • Do not shut off your natural gas. For more information visit www.fortisbc.com/.
    • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
    • Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
    • To receive Emergency Support Services, please call 250-983-3638. In addition, you
    may self-register using the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool at
    https://ess.gov.bc.ca/, (if not already done)
    Emergency Support Services will be provided only if your primary residence is on an
    evacuation order.
    For more information, visit cariboord.ca/emergency, or contact:1-866-759-4977

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

 

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