Fraser Valley – “all hands on deck” – Jason Lum, Chair – Fraser Valley Regional District.
As a result of heavy rainfall causing overland flooding and mudslides, the Emergency Operation Centre has been activated an a State of Local Emergency has been issued.
Information will be updated as it is available at www.fvrd.ca/eoc
November 15, 2021 12:30am
Due to heavy rainfall causing overland flooding and mudslides, an Evacuation Order have been issued for the following property in Electoral Area D:
- 53730 Bridal Falls Road (Camperland RV Resort & Cabins)
An Evacuation Order has also been issued in Electoral Area E (Chilliwack River Valley) for the following four properties:
- 48573 Auchenway Road
- 48513 Auchenway Road
- 48523 Auchenway Road
- 48485 Auchenway Road
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
You must leave the evacuation area immediately.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Shut off gas and electrical appliances. Leave your refrigerators and freezers on.
- Close gates and latch but do not lock.
- Gather your family; assist a neighbour or someone else who needs help.
- Take critical items if they are immediately available (medicine, ID, cash/cards, keys).
- Take pets in kennels or on leashes. (Keep tropical pets in their cages and containers).
- Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service (text family and friends or post on your social media)
- Register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) to report that you have safely left the area.
- Tune in to local radio stations.
IF YOU CANNOT SELF-TRANSPORT AND ALL NEIGHBOURS HAVE LEFT THE AREA IMMEDIATELY CALL:
FVRD Emergency Operations Centre: 604-845-8873 or 911
November 14, 2021 10:00pm
As a result of heavy rainfall causing overland flooding and mudslides, the FVRD has activated its Emergency Operation Centre and a State of Local Emergency has been issued.
If you are in need of emergency evacuation support, please call 604-845-8873.
