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Evacuation alert issued for Heading Creek near Houston
Jul 13, 2023 | 12:46 PM
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HOUSTON — The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an evacuation alert for the Heading Creek FSR, located 5 kilometres from Houston, B.C.
The alert affects all lands and properties in the vicinity of Old Man Lake Provincial Park. This includes properties accessed by the Heading Creek, Sunset, Swan Lake, and Maxan-China Nose Forest Service Roads, as well as Day lake and Crow Creek Road as shown on the map below.
Those affected should be prepared for an evacuation order:
- 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 dependents 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. In the event of an Evacuation Order, a Reception Centre will be opened if required, and evacuation routes specified.
- Monitor your local radio station and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website, www.rdbn.bc.ca for information on this Evacuation Alert and/or any changes to the situation.
- For more information contact: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 250-692-1553.
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