An evacuation order for Valemount's Cedarside area has been downgraded after fast action by BC Wildfire Services crews.
It's now an evacuation alert, reports the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and Village of Valemount in conjunction with the Province of BC.
An evacuation alert Area indicates that onditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George or the Village of Valemount to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of residents and front-line responders.
"People living within an evacuation alert area are reminded that wildland interface fire conditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of our residents and front-line responders," states the advisory.
Residents in alert areas are advised to take steps to immediately prepare themselves in the event that an evacuation is required and immediately take the following actions to help prevent damage to home, property and to prepare for personal safety:
- Gather important papers and move valuables to alternate locations;
- Make arrangements for pets to be moved to a safe location; • make arrangements for livestock for a safe alternative location in case an evacuation order is issued
- Prepare a 72-hour personal emergency kit for you and your family; remember to include any necessary medications in your kit.
