CCRD State of Local Emergency
PROVINCIAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
4:00 pm - August 2, 2017
Since the declaration of a Provincial State of Emergency on July 7, 2017, the Central Coast Regional District Emergency Program has been monitoring the rapidly changing situation surrounding the B.C. wildfires, road closures and travel advisories.
There is currently one active wildfire in the Central Coast Regional District. The fire is in the vicinity of the area known as The Precipice. The CCRD issued an Evacuation Order for residents in the area on Sunday, July 9, 2017. The fire was reported on July 7, 2017 and is currently at 2500 hectares. Updates on Fire VA0778 can be found online at http://www.bcwildfire.ca
As of this date, Highway 20 is open in both directions with limited visibility in some areas and active forest fires alongside the route. Drive BC advises slowing down, drive with caution and have your head/tail lights on. Watch for fire suppression crews working in areas and livestock/wildlife on the highway. Updates for this and other routes can be found on http://www.drivebc.ca .
The CCRD is working closely with the various agencies overseeing the state of emergency affecting our region. Contingency plans are being developed in the event the current situation changes or lengthens.
CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION
626 Cliff Street Bella Coola 250-799-5291 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm)
After hours during an emergency event only 250-982-0062.
Updates at http://www.ccrd-bc.ca and on Facebook
Other Important Contact Information
Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre Public Information
1-866-759-4977
For current evacuation orders and alerts visit http://www.cariboord.bc.ca or visit facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations.
Drive BC 1-800-550-4997
Emergency Management BC
Ministry of Forests Wildfire Management Branch
Interactive Wildfire Map
To Report a Wildfire Call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone.