An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine due to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding

Members of the local police department and other agencies and other applicable agencies will be expediting this action.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following areas:

• All properties with the Community of New Remo, west of Terrace (please refer to map for specific areas)

• All properties with the Community of Old Remo beyond the intersection of Old Remo Road and White Bottom (please refer to map for specific areas)

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Follow the travel route provided and register at: ESS Reception Centre at the Thornhill Community Center 3091 Century Street.

• If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the person providing this notice or call
250.641.2443

• 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 neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles then you have to.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

Further information will be issued June 4, 2021, at 10:00 on the RDKS website

www.rdks.bc.ca

EOC Director, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine