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Big Creek wildfire prompts evacuation alert
Jun 30, 2023 | 6:06 AM
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TAKLA FIRST NATION — The Takla First Nation and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako have issued an evacuation alert due to the Big Creek wildfire, located about 125 kilometres north of Fort St. James.
The alert is for all residents and lands in the Germansen Landing and 12 Mile area, accessed off Thutade Forest Service Road, including the North Takla 12 Reserve, as show on the map.
Those under the alert should be prepared for an evacuation order by doing the following:
- Locate all family members or co-workers and plan to meet outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called while separated.
- Gather essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e., insurance), immediate care needs for dependants and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.), and have these items readily available for quick departure.
- Prepare to move any persons with mobility challenges and/or children.
- Move pets and livestock to a safe area. If you require assistance, please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.
- Arrange to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an evacuation order. If you are asked to evacuate and need transportation assistance from the area, please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.
- Arrange accommodation for your family if possible.
