Evacuation order & alerts issued for Teare Creek fire outside McBride

All properties north of McBride Highway 16 E from Laing Road west to the Village of McBride boundary, including Koeneman Road and Mountain View Road.
All properties along Mountain View Road north of the Fraser River
All properties north of McBride Highway 16 W and Museum Road from Village of McBride boundary west to Dore River including Shovar Road, Museum Road and Red Tail Road

The RDFFG says you must leave the area immediately. Citizens must remain away from the evacuation order area as conditions may change unexpectedly and first responders will will not be able to assist those in the evacuation order.

Evacuees are required to register:

In person: Robon Valley Community Centre, 441 Columbia Street, McBride

In person: At Kin 3 – CN Centre, Exhibition Park, 41 Keller Street, Prince George, BC

By phone: City of Prince George ESS: 778-675-3735

The RDFFG ‘s Emergency Operations Centre is activated:

1-250-960-4400

(Toll free: 1-800-667-1959)

These numbers are answered 24 hours a day.

Image Credit: RDFFG

The evacuation alert has been issued is in effect for an area that extends approximately five kilometres from the boundary of the Village of McBride as show on the attached map.

The RDFFG says conditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary for it to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of residents and first line responders.

You are asked to prepare yourself in the event that an evacuation is required. You are also asked to:

Gather important papers and move valuables to alternate locations
Make arrangements for pets to be moved to a safe location
If you have livestock or hobby farm animals begin making arrangements for them to go to a safe alternative location
Prepare a 72-hour personal emergency kit.

Earlier (1:01 p.m.): The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has activated its Emergency Operations Centre and has issued an evacuation order and alert as a result of a wildland interface fire in the Teare Creek area, approximately four kilometres east of McBride.

The evacuation order is for two (2) properties on Laing Road. The evacuation alert is for eight (8) properties in the Teare Creek area. The evacuation order and alert areas are shown on the attached map.

Those in the evacuation order area must leave the area immediately. A reception centre has been set up at Robson Valley Community Centre in McBride. Those in the alert area should take the following steps:

Secure alternate accommodations (friends and family)
Arrange a place to meet family or co-workers
Make sure your vehicle is fueled up
Wear and pack season appropriate clothing
Take purse, cash & credit cards
Make travel arrangements
Take medications, eye glasses, documents, photos & ID
Bring blankets, sleeping bags, books & games
Make arrangements for pets and take leashes, crates, pet food
Collect photos and mementos that can’t be replaced

Listen to local news, the RDFFG website www.rdffg.bc.ca and Facebook page for updates For further information about how to prepare your family and your property for an evacuation, visit www.gov.bc.capreparedbc

For information and updates pertaining the status of the wildfire, visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

Image Credit: RDFFG

by CKPG Today

Evacuation order & alerts issued for Teare Creek fire outside McBride

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