Current Evacuation Alerts and Orders in the SLRD
There are currently no emergency measures issued within the SLRD.
Returning home after a wildfire
BC Wildfire Service
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Road & Highway Impacts
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FireSmart™ tactics can help reduce the risk of wildfire affecting your property
- Remove leaves, pine needles and other debris from your roof and gutters.
- Mow grass within 10 metres of the house to 10 centimetres in length, or less.
Clear all dead plants, leaves, and weeds within 10 metres of your home. Maintain a 1.5 metre non-combustible zone around your home and deck. - Move combustible items that are within 10 metres of your home including items under decks, propane tanks, doormats, patio furniture, firewood, and potted plants. Move everything into your home or garage.
- If you have a large stationary propane tank located on your property, remove all combustible material surrounding it.
- If you have a combustible fence that attaches to your home secure the gate in an open position and clear vegetation and debris along both sides of combustible fence lines.
- Ensure all vents on the home are in good condition and cover dryer vents and wall-mounted make-up air openings for furnaces with a plywood cover, or non-combustible tape. If you store cardboard boxes and other easily ignited materials near a vent in your attic or crawl space, move them as far away as possible from vent(s) and place non-combustible tape over them. If evacuated, be sure to remove tape when you return home.
- Before evacuating: Turn off air conditioning. Close all doors, garage doors, windows, and skylights. Do not turn off gas unless directed to do so, or if you suspect a gas leak.
24/7 Agricultural Emergency Support
SLRD Agricultural Emergency Preparedness
The Ministry of Agriculture has put together a re-entry and recovery guide that can be downloaded as a PDF.
After an Emergency: Re-entry & Recovery Guidance for Agricultural Operations
Register or Update Your Premises ID
Prepare now for an evacuation
Taking a few steps now can make it easier to leave safely and access support if an Evacuation Order is issued.
Create or update your Emergency Support Services profile at ess.gov.bc.ca so you can access eligible short-term support more quickly if you are evacuated. If you need help with ESS registration, call the BC Evacuee Helpline at 1-800-387-4258.
Make a transportation plan, check in with anyone who may need help leaving and arrange where you could stay. If you need assistance with transportation, contact the SLRD Public Safety Duty Officer at 604-384-7357 as early as possible.
Visit the links below for more preparedness resources and checklists.
