NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM

EVACUATION ALERT: Electoral Area B – Sawmill Creek to Dogwood Valley

Whereas a state of local emergency was declared on July 31, 2026, by the Fraser Valley Regional District pursuant to Section 95 of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act due to the Brunswick Creek Complex (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;

The 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 August 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Please see the Evacuation Alert for affected addresses.  

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.

What you Should Do:

• 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

• Be prepared to take pets and livestock with you:
• Ensure pets are evacuation-ready with carriers, leashes, food, and vet records
• Plan for transportation and sheltering of animals

• 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.

                                                -30-

Media contact:

FVRD Communications
778-704-0400
EOC.COMMUNICATIONS@fvrd.ca