Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

Evacuation Alert and Orders

Evacuation Alerts and Orders will be published automatically when issued on fvrd.ca/alerts.

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Emergency Incident Updates

Below you’ll find key information about incidents where we have held a coordination role. Many incidents occur that do not rise to the level of impending threat to life and property. There are a number of active wildfires across the landscape in the FVRD electoral areas. Wildfires are a natural part of the environment and in most cases do not pose threat to people or property. When they do create risk to communities and properties, FVRD is notified by the BC Wildfire Service in partnership with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

December Atmospheric River

Area E - DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER [PDF - 228 KB]

Evacuation ORDER and ALERT - Wilson Road Area [PDF - 911 KB]

The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the Fraser Valley East. A Flood Warning means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.

 
Areas of Impact:
  • Lower Fraser tributaries, including the Chilliwack River, Skagit River, Coquihalla River, and other areas of the Fraser Valley around Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and east through Manning Park.
  • Sumas River, including the potential for spillover from the Nooksack River.
 
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange level rainfall warning for Fraser Valley - Central. This warning forecasts 90 to 130 mm of rainfall from Tuesday evening (December 9, 2025) through Wednesday evening (December 10, 2025). Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
 
Areas of Impact:
  • Fraser Valley - central, including Chilliwack and east including Hope, Hope Slide, and Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton (western sections).
 

Safety Reminders:

  • Stay away from swift-running rivers and unstable banks.
  • Do not drive through flooded roads or crossings.
  • Expect possible erosion, debris slides, and localized flooding.
  • Check and clear storm drains near your home to help reduce pooling.

 

Other Helpful Information Sources

 

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