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Map of Evacuation Alert Area Highway 77 Sept 2, 2023

September 2, 2023 - 01:30 hrs

Evacuation Alert Issued for Highway 77 at Fort Nelson River

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at the Emergency Operations
Centre (EOC).

There is a wildfire located in the Highway 77 area approximately 56 km north of the Alaska Highway. Because
of the potential danger to life and health, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has issued an Evacuation
Alert as shown in yellow in the above map which is:

  • A distance on Highway 77 approximately 8 kms south of the Fort Nelson River Bridge to a distance approximately 25 kms north of the bridge.
  • An area bounded on the northwest side at 59 29.58'N, 
  • On the southwest side at 59 15.32'N, and 
  • To an eastern point of 122 15.44'W following the Fort Nelson River.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found
necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may
receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

  • Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
  • Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
  • Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
  • Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
  • Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
  • Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible. In the event of an evacuation, Reception Centres will be opened if required.
  • Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor news sources for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres.


For more information contact: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality - Fort Nelson at 250-775-0933 or for up-to-date information visit www.NorthernRockies.ca.