New evacuation alert issued for Helmut area, evacuation order rescinded

FORT NELSON, B.C. — The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has rescinded the evacuation order and alert issued on July 9th for the Sahdoanah Creek and Helmut area.

A new evacuation alert was issued for the area on August 2nd.

The new evacuation alert is bounded by the following:

• 59.655800° N/121.305700° W in the northwest corner 
• 59.655800° N /120.845000° W in the northeast corner
• 59.470100° N /120.845000° W in the southeast corner
• 59.470100° N /121.305700° W/ in the southwest corner

What to do if you reside in an area under an evacuation alert:

• 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 neighbours if assistance is needed;
• Prepare to take pets and move livestock to a safe area (if possible);
• Arrange transportation for all 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.

For more information, contact the Fort Nelson Emergency Operations Centre during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 250-774-2541.