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• FVRD Emergency Status Map Launches December 18, 2025 The new easy-to-use tool allows residents and First Responders to help the FVRD track the incidents such as those caused by the recent atmospheric river events. The data collected will build an overall snapshot of the incidents during an emergency across the region. Read More
• EVACUATION ORDER DOWNGRADE/RESCIND – ELECTORAL AREA E, WILSON ROAD AREA December 17, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an Evacuation ORDER DOWNGRADE/RESCIND for the area of Electoral Area E – Wilson Road because of current lower river levels and lower temperatures. Read More
• ATMOSPHERIC RIVER UPDATE – Wednesday, Dec. 17 (1 p.m.) December 17, 2025 The FVRD Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) continues to operate, with staff responding and working with partner agencies to address a variety of issues throughout the region. Read More
• Island 22 Regional Park December 16, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) confirms that a tragic incident occurred in Island 22 Regional Park during a period of highly unstable weather on December 15, 2025, where a visitor to the park has passed away. Read More
• EVACUATION ALERT – ELECTORAL AREA E, SHELDON ROAD AREA December 15, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an Evacuation ALERT for the area of Electoral Area E – Sheldon Road because of the potential danger to life and safety due to an atmospheric river event with high river flows in the Chilliwack River Valley. People must be ready to leave the Evacuation Alert area on short notice and an Evacuation Order Area immediately. Read More
• ATMOSPHERIC RIVER UPDATE – Sunday, Dec. 14 December 14, 2025 More heavy rainfall is expected tonight, with rain easing by early Monday evening as the system moves off. With rain in the forecast, community members are reminded that there may be increased risk of landslide activity with the additional rain causing further slope destabilization. Read More
• ATMOSPHERIC RIVER UPDATE December 11, 2025 The aftermath of the atmospheric river is posing an existing or imminent threat to people and property within the area known as Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Electoral Area E. On December, 10th the FVRD declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for FVRD Electoral Area E. This state of Local Emergency remains in place. Read More
• ATMOSPHERIC RIVER – DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR FVRD ELECTORAL AREA E December 10, 2025 The FVRD has issued an Evacuation ORDER and ALERT for the area of Electoral Area E - Wilson Road due to flooding. People must leave the Evacuation Order Area immediately and be ready to leave the Evacuation Alert area on short notice or if they feel unsafe. Read More
• FVRD Board and FVRHD Board Election of Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs December 4, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Board has elected their Chair and Vice-Chair, both by acclamation, at the Board meeting held November 27, 2025. Additionally, on November 27, 2025, the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board (FVRHD) election was held, where the Chair and Acting-Chair were elected, both by acclamation. Read More
• FVRD Is Testing Digital Building Permit Applications November 12, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is pleased to announce the first steps towards a fully digital building permit process. Read More