Evacuation Alerts & Orders

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As of 6:00 PM September 18, 2017 - there are NO evacuation orders OR alerts in the RDEK.

Here are recent orders and alerts that have been rescinded:

Lamb Creek Fire (Moyie Area)

Lamb Creek Fire - Evacuation ORDER RESCINDED - effective 6:00PM September 18/17 - the Evacuation Order for the Lamb Creek Fire has been rescinded. The rescind applies to Green Bay, Monroe Lake, Braunagel Road, Moyie Shores Estates and Aurora Estates. CLICK HERE to view the info package for evacuees. Note: there are still area closures around the Lamb Creek Fire on the Lamb Creek Forest Service Road and the Etna Creek Forest Service Road.
Lamb Creek Fire - Evacuation ALERT Rescinded - effective September 18/17 - the evacuation alert has also been lifted for the following: Porto Rico Road and Hidden Valley Road areas, Owl’s Nest RV Resort, Moyie townsite, Eagles Nest RV Resort, and both sides of Highway 3/95 south of Branunagel Road to Stone Creek

Quinn Creek / White River Complex

Whiteswan Area Evacuation Alert RESCINDED - effective September 18/17- Whiteswan Area (4 priviate properties and the Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park including all campgrounds). Note: an area restriction remains in place in the Whiteswan Area from the turnoff to Whiteswan at Highway 93/95. The following map defines the area restriction specific to the White River fire: http://ow.ly/SJcl30faBBZ.

Linklater Fire (Canada/US Border)

Linklater Fire - Evacuation ALERT RESCINDED - Newgate/West Koocanusa - effective September 18/17 - Covers the community of Newgate south to the US Border - including Sunshine Houseboats, Sandy Shores, and Madera Ranch RV resort

Last edited: Tue, September 19, 2017 - 11:38:03