Hope/FVRD – Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, and on the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), an Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD).
Because of the potential danger to life safety and health caused by the Flood Falls Trail wildfire, FVRD has issued this Evacuation Alert. It applies to properties east of Trans Canada Highway 1 in Laidlaw, FVRD Area B as shown in yellow on the map below.
This alert expands the evacuation alert jointly issued by the District of Hope and FVRD on September 9, 2022. Prevailing winds have pushed the Flood Falls Trail wildfire to the west increasing risk to the Laidlaw community. This alert is a precautionary measure to ensure Laidlaw residents are aware of the fire risk and are prepared for excavation if it becomes necessary.
Please go to https://hope.ca/emergency-management for on line details and exact locations.
Notices will be delivered by hand and via the Alertable App.
If required, more instructions will be issued via the Alertable App, and the District website.
