District of Taylor placed on Evacuation Alert

UPDATE (7:12 p.m.): The Stoddart Creek wildfire has grown to approximately 18,000 hectares.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The District of Taylor has placed all properties within the district on Evacuation Alert due to the Stoddart Creek wildfire.

The district has asked Taylor residents to prepare should they have to leave at a moment’s notice.

Preparations include:

•  Locate all family members or co-workers and designate a Reception Centre outside the evacuation area should an evacuation be called while separated.
• Pack essential items for a quick departure, such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (such as insurance, passports, birth certificates, banking, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone, and charger, and, if time and space permits, personal keepsakes. 

• Prepare to move any disabled persons, children, or neighbours if assistance is required.

• Prepare to take pets with you, including pet care items (leash, carrier, food). 
•  Arrange to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an evacuation order. Fill the gas tanks of your personal vehicles.

• Arrange accommodation for your family if possible. In the event of an evacuation, Reception Centres will be opened if required.
• Monitoring news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres. Additional information about the evacuation will be posted at: www.districtoftaylor.com