The Cariboo Regional District issued an evacuation order for one property in Gotchen Lake area.
The CRD said in a release that evacuee(s) should take the Gotchen Lake Forest Service Road to Canim-Hendrix Lake Forest Service Road into 100 Mile House to register with Emergency Social Services.
ESS has set up a reception centre at the old police station on 726 Alpine Avenue, in 100 Mile House.
The CRD recommends the following when placed under an evacuation order:
-Leave the area immediately
-Close all windows and doors
-Do not shut off your natural gas
-Close gates (latch) but do not lock
-Gather your family: take a neighbour or someone who needs help
-Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available
-Take pets in pet kennels or on leash
-Do not use more vehicles then you have to
-Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service
beth.audet@100milefreepress.net
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