Evacuation order for Gun Lake and Lajoie Lake is now CRITICAL. Evacuate the area immediately

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• If this is not your primary residence, you should return to your primary residence, if you are able to do so.
• Accommodation in the area is limited. Make arrangements to stay with family and friends, if possible.
• If emergency accommodations are required, register at: Lillooet District Rec Centre, 930 Main Street, Lillooet, BC Phone: 250-256-8524 (ESS Director) OR Delta Hotel, 4308 Main Street, Whistler, BC
• If you need transportation assistance from the area, contact the SLRD on-call Duty Manager at: 604-698-9812
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.
• Close all windows and doors. Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.

Further information will be posted at www.slrd.bc.ca and notices through the SLRD Alert Messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.

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