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RESCINDED: RDKB issues evacuation alerts to 44 properties near Beaverdell

RESCINDED:

RDKB issues evacuation alerts to 44 properties near Beaverdell – Solomon Mountain wildfire nearby is 4.5 hectares

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary in cooperation with the BC Wildfire Service has asked residents at 44 addresses four kilometres north of Beaverdell in the Boulder Road area

to be ready to leave their homes at a moment’s notice in response to the Solomon Mountain Wildfire – N61276. A full list of addresses now on evacuation alert is at the end of this news

release and a map of the evacuation alert area is attached.

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The Beaverdell Fire Department and BC Wildfire ground crews are on site fighting the fire along with heavy equipment. BC Wildfire air tankers and helicopters are also working to contain the blaze.

“We have issued these alerts out of an abundance of caution and to allow residents time to prepare, as winds are expected to gust through the evening,” said Mark Stephens, EOC Director.

These evacuation alerts may be followed by immediate orders to evacuate should conditions worsen. All area residents are asked to register for the RDKB Emergency Alerting System at https://ca.voyent-alert.com/vras/user-registration.html or through emergency.rdkb.com.

To prepare for the possibility of an evacuation order:

• Locate all family members or co-workers and designating a meeting place outside the area should an evacuation order be issued while separated.

• Arrange accommodations with family or friends outside the area.

• Gather essential items: The 5 P’s (People, Pets, Prescriptions, Papers and Photos).

• Prepare to move any disabled persons and /or children.

• Move pets and livestock to a safe area outside the area.

• Monitor news sources for additional information.

If an order is issued, residents must leave their homes immediately and travel north or south along Highway 33.

 

***Submitted by RDKB***

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