Emergency Operations Centre
Public safety and the well-being of citizens is a crucial function of local government. Local hazards and local hazard warnings are taken seriously, which is why the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has an Emergency Management Program for its four Electoral Areas. The Program is responsible for the direction and control of the coordinated response to and recovery from major emergency events or disasters.
Current Emergency Related News, Notices & Alerts
| Date | Current Emergency Related News, Notices & Alerts | Applicable Communities |
|---|---|---|
Community Update #5: Poole Creek / Gates Lake Flood and Debris Flood | ||
Community Update #7: Current wildfires in the SLRD | ||
Community Update #6: Current wildfires in the SLRD |
Evacuation Alerts & Orders
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An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) due to the risk of overland flooding and debris flood and potential impacts to the Gates Lake area in Electoral Area C.
On Sunday, July 21, a sudden and high volume of water flowed from the vicinity of Place Glacier into Poole Creek, in Electoral Area C of the SLRD, causing flooding at the valley bottom and significant diversion of existing creeks and streams.
This Evacuation Alert is issued out of an abundance of caution due to the current and forecasted rainfall conditions and how this may impact the current overland flooding and debris flood hazards in the coming days.