EVACUATION ALERT – ELECTORAL AREA A – NAHATLACH AND NORTH BOOTHROYD AREA

July 7, 2026

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

EVACUATION ALERT – ELECTORAL AREA A – NAHATLACH AND NORTH BOOTHROYD AREA

Whereas a state of local emergency was declared on July 4, 2026, by the Fraser Valley Regional District pursuant to Section 95 of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act due to the Brunswick Creek (V10742) and Ainslie Creek (V10755) wildfires within the jurisdiction of the Fraser Valley Regional District; and pursuant to Section 107 (1)(c) of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act;

This Evacuation ALERT has been issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District due to immediate danger to life safety caused by Wildfire. This Evacuation Alert is effective as of July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM. See the list of affected areas in the Evacuation ALERT.

This Evacuation ALERT applies only to lands within Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Areas. Evacuation notices for First Nations communities are issued by the respective First Nations.

Residents and visitors in the Evacuation ALERT area are not required to evacuate at this time but must be prepared to leave on short notice.

Important Contact Information:

  • Dial 9-1-1 for Life-Threatening Emergencies

What to do Next:

  • Locate all family members and choose a meeting place outside the evacuation alert area in case you're separated when an Evacuation Order is issued.
  • Pack essential items, including:
    • Government-issued ID,
    • Medications and prescriptions, eyeglasses & hearing aids
    • Important documents (insurance, credit, mortgage/tenancy)
    • Care needs for children, pets, and dependents
    • If space and time allow: keepsakes and comfort items
  • Make plans for those needing help:
    • Prepare to evacuate persons with disabilities (bring mobility aids/supports)
    • Account for seniors, children, and neighbours needing assistance
    • Understand your insurance coverage & review your home or tenant insurance for evacuation-related expenses
  •  Plan for animals:
    • Take pets with you: have carriers, leashes, food, and vet records ready
    • Move livestock to a safe location if possible
  • Arrange transportation for everyone in your household:
    • Fill the gas tanks of vehicles
    • If you need evacuation transportation, pre-arrange with neighbours, friends and family.
  • Plan where you will stay:
    • Make arrangements with family or friends
    • Accommodations may be limited to cots in comingled shelters during emergencies.
  • If you’ll need public aide assistance with lodging, food, or essentials after evacuation:
    • Ensure you have a BCeID digital app ID set up.
    • Then set up or update your BC Emergency Support Services (ESS) profile now at ess.gov.bc.ca to receive the independent sheltering support funds from the province.
  • Follow instructions from emergency officials and be prepared to leave immediately if an Evacuation Order is issued.

Resources Available to Residents:

Tips to Be Prepared for an Emergency:

 

The FVRD is the third most populous regional district in British Columbia and one of twenty-seven throughout the province. The FVRD delivers over 100 services to approximately 340,000 residents across a land base of 13,361 square kilometers. The FVRD’s eight electoral areas include all of the unincorporated communities on the north and south sides of the Fraser River, reaching up beyond the Nahatlatch River in the north and extending down to the U.S. border in the south. The FVRD is responsible for governance, administration and services for the eight electoral areas, each named separately by letters of the alphabet (A-H). Learn more about the FVRD at fvrd.ca.

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Media contact:

FVRD Communications

604-702-5000

EOC.COMMUNICATIONS@fvrd.ca