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Evacuation order and alert issued due to landslide risk in Quesnel, B.C., area
An evacuation order and alert have been issued for eight properties near Quesnel, British Columbia, due to risk of a landslide from flooding.On April 24, water breached the banks of Baker Creek in Quesnel. (Fritz Wyssen)An evacuation order and alert have been issued for eight properties near Quesnel, B.C., due to risk of a landslide…
An evacuation order and alert have been issued for eight properties near Quesnel, British Columbia, due to risk of a landslide from flooding.
An evacuation order and alert have been issued for eight properties near Quesnel, B.C., due to risk of a landslide from flooding.
The Cariboo Regional District says the order affects one property in the Maple Drive area south of the city, which is in immediate danger.
It says residents issued an evacuation order must close all windows and doors and immediately leave the area, taking only critical items such as medicine, wallets and keys.
They are advised not to use their phones unless they require emergency assistance.
Seven properties on alert
An evacuation alert has also been issued for seven properties on Maple Drive and Fern Road.
Residents of properties under an evacuation alert are encouraged to register for an emergency notification by text, call or email.
They're also asked to have a plan to transport all family members and co-workers outside the area while maintaining physical distancing measures if possible.
Flood watch in effect
The Cariboo Regional District activated its Emergency Operations Centre on April 17 in response to flooding in the region.
In late April, a state of emergency was declared in both Quesnel and Williams Lake due to ongoing flooding and erosion in the Cariboo Chilcotin region.
According to the B.C. River Forecast Centre, a flood watch remains in place for the Cariboo, including tributary rivers and streams near Williams Lake and Quesnel and areas east, including San Jose River and Bridge Creek.
Conditions for major roads are being reported at the Drive BC website.
Residents who have been displaced from their homes are urged to register for Emergency Support Services.
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