09/04/2022
EVACUATION ORDER for Electoral Area B – Downton Creek Area
Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the BC Emergency Program Act an Evacuation Order has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District due to immediate danger to life safety caused by a wildfire in the vicinity of Downton Creek, in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.
Members of the Lillooet Detachment – Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other applicable agencies will be expediting this action.
The Evacuation Order is in effect for all addresses in the following area:
• District Lot 2343, Lillooet District
• District Lot 4361, Lillooet District
• District Lot 4361- Lot A, Lillooet District
• Lot 1 and Lot 2 in District Lot 4360, Lillooet District
• Cottonwood Recreation Site EC1576
• Cinnamon Recreation Site REC1874
• Gott Recreation Site REC1872
• Rogers Recreation Site REC1568
• Seton Ridge Recreation Trail REC4684
• All other properties as outlined on the attached map in this notice: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/downtoncreek
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
• Evacuate south toward Lillooet or Pemberton.
• If emergency accommodations are required, register for Emergency Support Services at: The Canadian Red Cross 24/7 Disaster Assistance Line 1-888-800-6493
• If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the person providing this notice or call (604) 356 3082.
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Further information will be posted in notices at www.slrd.bc.ca and through the SLRD Alert Messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at https://www.slrd.bc.ca/emergency-program/preparedness/slrd-emergency-notification to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.