Wildfire Information

Evacuation Alert Remains in Effect for the Yalakom Valley, July 28, 2010 

SLRD Evacuation Alert - Jade Wildfire K72019 [Yalakom]- The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert, effective Thursday, July 22, 2010 for the Yalakom Valley

 Information Package - What to do during an Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order; How to Prepare; Health and forest fire smoke

Links for more information

• Interior Health During a forest fire, be aware of health risks associated with exposure to smoke, food safety in power outages, and water quality.
• Wildfire Management Branch For up to date information on fires and open burning bans in your area, please visit www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1-888-336-7378
• DriveBC Road conditions and closures
• BC Air Quality The Air Quality Health Index is a health protection tool that is designed to help you make decisions to protect your health by limiting short-term exposure to air pollution and adjusting your activity levels during increased levels of air pollution.
• Provincial Emergency Program

The public reports nearly half of all wildfires. Please continue to report smoke and flames by calling the toll-free emergency line at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your mobile phone.

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