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7 Jul, 7 tweets, 3 min read
The #BCWildfire Service would like to remind the public that preparing in advance for a potential Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order is important during times of heightened wildfire risk and activity.
Evacuation Alerts and Orders are put into place by local governments. Image
Any information about evacuations will come from a band office, municipality, regional district or local authority. Once an Evacuation Alert or Order is place, the information is reflected on the BC Wildfire Service Dashboard and through the BC Wildfire service mobile app.
The BC Wildfire Service provides updates as required and as situations continue to develop. Any changes to an evacuation status are made through the local authority and Emergency Management BC.
Evacuation Alert: Get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Get grab-and-go bags ready (several days of clothing, toiletries and medications), emergency plan, copies of important documents and important mementos. Listen to local emergency officials for further information.
Evacuation Order: Leave the area immediately. Follow the directions of local emergency officials and evacuate using the route(s) they’ve identified. Do not return home until you’ve been advised that the Evacuation Order has been rescinded.
Evacuation Rescinded: Once local officials determine the situation is currently safe, the evacuation will be rescinded and you can return home. Continue to stay tuned for other possible evacuation alerts or orders.
How to get ready before a Wildfire: ow.ly/ZFho30rN4aK
Read the Wildfire Preparedness Guide: ow.ly/xtlk30rN4aS
@PreparedBC: ow.ly/o2tm30rN4bZ
@EmergencyInfoBC: ow.ly/JUSv30rN4c6

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