The Evacuation Alert updated by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District on September 10th, 2023 in Electoral Area B due to the Casper Creek Wildfire K71535 remains in place for the following areas:
- All SLRD properties in the Mission Mountain Road area.
- Any other SLRD properties located within the boundary noted on the attached map.
All properties listed above are on Evacuation Alert. An Evacuation Order may need to be reissued; however, if that is deemed necessary, the Evacuation Order process will recommence.
Updated September 11th, 2023 - The Evacuation Alert for the following properties has been fully rescinded:
- All SLRD Properties on the north shore of Seton Lake.
- All SLRD Properties in the Seton Portage area.
- SLRD Properties north of Connel Creek to Seton Portage.
Note: As of 12:02pm on Sunday, September 10th, Mission Mountain Road is open to the public. Travelers are asked to please drive safely and be mindful of workers in the area. No stopping at any time. Travel advisories remain in effect and the road status may change without notice. Please refer to www.drivebc.ca for current road conditions.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has prepared a guide to help you navigate information, tasks and resources that you will find essential as you return home after a wildfire: Returning home after a wildfire
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Visit www.DriveBC.ca and confirm that your intended route home is not obstructed by road closures
Safely return home and coordinate the safe return of your animals or livestock, if necessary.
If you have received emergency accommodations through Emergency Support Services, these provisions will cease when the Evacuation Order is rescinded.
Contact ESS Services to confirm when your emergency accommodations will cease to be available: 250-256-8524 (ESS Director)
For more information, visit SLRD EOC or call the SLRD Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) toll-free line 1-888-213-0780. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.
