Based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service, an Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) due to the Birkenhead Lake wildfire, which is burning out of control in the vicinity of Birkenhead Lake Estates and Blackwater Road.
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Because of the potential danger to public safety, the SLRD has issued an Evacuation Alert for the following properties:
LOT A DISTRICT LOT 4895 LILLOOET DISTRICT PLAN 21690
LOT B DISTRICT LOT 4895 LILLOOET DISTRICT PLAN 21690 – BIRKENHEAD LAKE ESTATES
2530 Blackwater Rd
2559 Blackwater Rd
2655 Blackwater Rd
2672 Blackwater Rd
2675 Blackwater Rd
2770 Blackwater Rd
2791 Blackwater Rd
2801 Blackwater Rd
2811 Blackwater Rd
2821 Blackwater Rd
2831 Blackwater Rd
2841 Blackwater Rd
2851 Blackwater Rd
2857 Blackwater Rd
2867 Blackwater Rd
2873 Blackwater Rd
2895 Blackwater Rd
2938 Blackwater Rd
2999 Blackwater Rd
DISTRICT LOT 969 LILLOOET DISTRICT EXCEPT PLANS KAP51260 AND KAP58768
DISTRICT LOT 1106 LILLOOET DISTRICT
DISTRICT LOT 741 LILLOOET DISTRICT
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An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to rapidly changing conditions.
WHAT TO DO:
- Pre-register for Emergency Support Services online at: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside of the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated. - Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependants and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
- Prepare to move people who may need additional time to evacuate, children and/or neighbours who would require assistance.
- If transportation assistance is needed, call the SLRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at
604-356-3082 - Prepare to take pets with you and move large animals and livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- If you are a livestock producer, ensure that you have your Premise ID in the event that you require support if an Evacuation Order is issued.
- Arrange transportation and accommodations for all your household members, if possible, and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
- 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 www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.