| : North Coast and Haida Gwaii• Evacuation Rescind Once local officials determine the situation is currently safe, the evacuation will be rescinded and you can return home | : Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island Coast, including Kitimat, Bella Coola and Port Hardy• occur far from cities and towns, but sometimes they threaten homes, businesses and infrastructure |
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| : Juan de Fuca Strait from Jordan River to Greater Victoria, including the Saanich Peninsula• For those needing additional support, an Emergency Support Services Reception Centre may be opened | Evacuation Order Leave the area immediately |
Listen to local emergency officials for further information on the situation.
| Get your ready which should include several days of clothing, toiletries and medications , your emergency plan, copies of important documents and important mementos | What is a Declaration of State of Local Emergency? If a wildfire ends up threatening property or infastructure, an Evacuation Alert or Order may be issued |
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| : Outer West Coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew• | : Strait of Georgia including the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver and Johnstone Strait |
Declaring a state of local emergency enables local authorities in the Province of British Columbia to exercise the emergency powers listed in the Emergency Program Act.
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