Got this email last night so I grabbed my BOB and my INCH and came back to Bigfoot Finder home base. Be prepared folks. Looks like I’m stuck indoors again for a while.
Alertable
Thu, Aug 5, 2:56 PM (16 hours ago)
to me
Sent by Fraser Valley Regional District
Wildfire – Critical Alert Update for Long Island, Harrison Lake, Electoral Area C
The evacuation alert has been upgraded to an evacuation order for the entire Long Island in Harrison Lake, FVRD Area C. See the FVRD website: https://www.fvrd.ca/eoc
Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, Evacuation Order has been issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) due to immediate danger to life safety and health because of the current high fire risk.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
You must leave the evacuation area immediately.
Close all windows and doors.
Shut off gas and electrical appliances. Leave your refrigerators and freezers on.
Close gates and latch but do not lock.
Gather your family; assist a neighbour or someone else who needs help
Take critical items if they are immediately available (medicine, ID, cash/cards, keys).
Take pets in kennels or on leashes. (Keep tropical pets in their cages and containers).
Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service (text family and friends or post on your social media)
Self-register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) at ess.gov.bc.ca to report that you have safely left the area. By registering, you may be eligible for emergency shelter and food if this is your primary residence and you have not made other arrangements.
Tune in to radio stations Star 98.3 100.5 for updates
IF YOU CANNOT SELF-TRANSPORT AND ALL NEIGHBOURS HAVE LEFT THE AREA IMMEDIATELY CALL:
FVRD Emergency Operations Centre: (778) 704-0400 or 911
Evacuee Support Services:
Due the seasonal nature of the properties being evacuated, ESS will be made available on a case-by-case basis for emergency shelter and food for residents who do not have a primary residence to return to. If this applies to you, please advise the FVRD EOC that you have self-registered as an evacuee. A needs assessment will be performed to connect you with appropriate critically needed evacuee supports.