Evacuation Order issued due to the Nemo Creek 1 and Nemo Creek 2 wildfires

July 19, 2024

Nelson, BC:  On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order for 21 waterfront parcels, and a small portion of Valhalla Provincial Park, on the West shore of Slocan Lake in Electoral Area “H”. See map of the Evacuation Order area below.

 Evacuation Order covers the following parcels: 

031-885-551
005-896-215
007-629-966
014-040-859
008-541-612
017-493-544
017-493-536
014-039-877
014-040-646
014-040-590
024-636-002
014-040-620
017-493-552
014-040-484
012-162-850
007-700-326
014-040-638
014-039-923
017-075-530

 Click here for the Evacuation Order map

Residents and vistors are required to leave the Evacuation Order area immediately. Evacuation residents are asked to go to their pre-arranged emergency locations.
Updated July 20 at 10:53AM -  Register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) in person located at the Kaslo & District Arena Association at 517 Arena Avenue in the Village of Kaslo, OR register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ or by calling 1-800-387-4258. Short-term assistance for immediate needs of food, shelter and clothing may be provided by ESS volunteers following registration at the above website. For further assistance you can call the RDCK EOC public inquiry line at 250-352-7701.

 ESS may not be able to accommodate your pets, so make sure you have prepared your pets by having appropriate cages, food, water and bowls, and ensure they are wearing identification. You may wish to arrange to have your pets cared for by family or friends.

 Access to the Evacuation Order area is being controlled. You will not be permitted to return to your home during and Evacuation Order unless it is safe to do so and you have been given permission by local officials and emergency personnel.

 The Nemo Creek 1 and 2 wildfires were first discovered on July 18 and are both currently estimated at less than 1 hectare. The BCWS has determined the cause to be lightning.

 Updates or changes to the Evacuation Order will be provided via the RDCK website, Facebook and Twitter as more information becomes available. For details about evacuation and emergency preparedness, along with other resources, please visit www.rdck.ca/eocinfo. The RDCK EOC public inquiry line is 250-352-7701.

 For up to date information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, call 1-888-336-7378 or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

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The content on this page was last updated July 20 2024 at 5:53 AM

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