Saturday, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and Village of Valemount in conjunction with the Province of BC issued a BC Emergency Alert message due to the wildfire affecting the Valemount area.
Due to the fast action of BC Wildfire Service and first responders, the Evacuation Order has been downgraded and reduced to an Evacuation Alert in the Cedarside area. Those who were evacuated are allowed to return home.
Evacuation Alert Area:
Conditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George or the Village of Valemount to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of our residents and front-line responders.
Information for Residents within Evacuation Alert Area:
People living within an evacuation alert area are reminded that wildland interface fire conditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of our residents and front line responders.
Residents in alert areas are advised to take steps to immediately prepare themselves in the event that an evacuation is required and immediately take the following actions to help prevent damage to home, property and to prepare for personal safety:
• gather important papers and move valuables to alternate locations;
• make arrangements for pets to be moved to a safe location;
• make arrangements for livestock for a safe alternative location in case an evacuation order is issued
• prepare a 72-hour personal emergency kit for you and your family; remember to include any necessary medications in your kit.
Information about the status of fire can be found at www.bcwildfire.bc.ca