PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
EVACUATION ORDER - 5 PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
EVACUATION ORDER ISSUED October 7, 2018 1215 hours Old Fort Landslide Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the Emergency Program Act; and the Declaration of State of Local Emergency ordered on September 30, 2018 for Peace River Regional District in Electoral Area C, an Evacuation Order has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to immediate danger to life safety due to landslide. Members of the RCMP or representatives of the Peace River Regional District will be expediting this action. The Evacuation Order is in effect for ALL areas and properties east of the current evacuation order including Old Fort Road, River Drive, Old Fort Loop, Canoe Road, and Trapper Road. See attached map. Evacuees please register with the Reception Centre in the Pomeroy Sports Centre (9324 96 Street). The Reception Centre will be open on October 7, 2018 from 11am – 7pm. Outside of these hours please call the Peace River Regional District and 250-784-3200 to arrange services. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY Close all windows and doors Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers Close gates (latch) but do not lock
For more information contact: the Peace River Regional District at 250 784-3200. After the evacuation all services to the area will stopped. Those who choose to stay will do so at their own risk and will be required to be 100% self-sufficient. All access routes will be manned and once some comes out they will not be allowed back in.
_____________________________ Brad Sperling, Chair Peace River Regional District