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With heavy hearts we lowered our flags at the
#RDKB
headquarters today in honour of BC Wildfire Fighter Devyn Gale, 19, who died while responding to a blaze near Revelstoke. A tragic reminder of how dangerous the job, and wildfire season, can be.
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Evacuation Alert lifted from all areas of Grand Forks and Christina Lake
#stickpinfire
#Grandforksbc
#ChristinaLake
#BCWildfire
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The RDKB Emergency Program is aware of the wildland fire burning near
#WarfieldBC
. Fire is highly visible from The Cityof Trail. No structures are at risk at this time. KBRFR, RCMP, BCAS and
@BCGovFireInfo
are on scene.
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#RDKB
is RESCINDING the evacuation alert for 3 properties near the Bear Creek FSR.
@BCGovFireInfo
@TheCityofTrail
@TrailDailyTimes
@RDKBdotcom
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Volunteers gather at 7 p.m. each day beside the Grand Forks Arena to fill and deploy sandbags to area residents in need. Over 13,000 sandbags deployed to date!
#freshet2018
#community
#thankful
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The
#RDKB
EOC has been activated to a level 3 due to the Goosmus Wildfire south of Danville, WA. The fire is moving north toward the US/Canada border. Tactical evacuations are occurring. Evacuees are asked to check in at the Red Cross reception centre at the Grand Forks Arena.
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#RDKB
asks residents to stay away from the Bear Ck Fire Service Rd due to a wildfire. Ground and air crews are actioning the fire, which is not threatening structures.
@TheCityofTrail
@TrailDailyTimes
@BCGovFireInfo
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#RDKB
reduces Evac Order to Alert for Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire. More info at
@BCGovFireInfo
@RDKB_Emergency
@EmergMgtRDOS
@BWFireDept
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The
#RDKB
EOC is grateful to the
#BCWildfireService
BC for sending 20 personnel to fill sandbags and install Tiger Dams in
#GrandForks
. Al in this together.
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Evacuation orders expanded to 1125 additional properties in the RDKB Areas C, D, and E, from Christina Lake through the West Boundary, including areas of Grand Forks. About 2500 on evac. order now.
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State of Local Emergency in
#RDKB
Area E/West Boundary with 122 properties ordered to evacuate, 304 on alert due to Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire & anticipated increase in winds. Grand Forks Search & Rescue delivering orders now:
@EmergMgtRDOS
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Granby River near downtown Grand Forks and Kettle River near Manly Meadows May 10 evening still before peak flows.
#freshet2018
#RDKB
#floodemergency
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EVACUATION ALERT: 10 ADDRESSES ON BEATRICE AND DIVISION ST. IN ELECTORAL AREA D/RURAL GRAND FORKS.
Get prepared so that you can leave at short notice if req'd.
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The
#RDKB
is downgrading the evacuation order for the Goosmus Wildfire to an evacuation alert as of 8 pm tonight.
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EOC Update: Evacuation alert RESCIND to ALL CLEAR for Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire at Mt. Baldy.
@RDKBdotcom
.
@RDKBdotcom
@RDOSinfo
@BCGovFireInfo
@BWFireDept
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So fortunate to have this guy as one of our key emergency personnel in the
#RDKB
.
#DreamTeam
Incredibly honoured to be acclaimed President
@bcfirechiefs
Looking forward to supporting our diverse members and working with public safety leaders from across the province.
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#RDKB
update on Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire planned ignition: due to unfavorable weather conditions, the planned ignition has been postponed until tomorrow.
@BCGovFireInfo
@BWFireDept
@GrandForksGaz
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A tactical evacuation is in place in and around Brown Road, Christina Lake. If you have been evacuated or feel unsafe, please head to the parking lot of the Christina Lake Community Hall and wait for ESS volunteers.
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The RDKB continues to monitor snow pack, river conditions and weather forecasts. Snow pack is above average but well below 2018 levels. The EOC has activated an Advanced Planning Unit to monitor, determine risks and identify resources in case the flood risk increases.
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#RDKB
update: Flood protection works going well in
@1grandforksbc
. Less rain last night than could have fallen which is good, & more sand delivered to sandbag pickup sites. Another update shortly.
#Freshest2020
#PrepareForTheWorstHopeForTheBest
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The
#RDKB
is looking for an Emergency Program Coordinator. We have one of the most practiced, professional and proven emergency programs in BC. Join our team!
#hiring
#employment
#opportunity
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BC Wildfire & Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue aggressively fighting approx. 1 ha wildfire behind Trail hospital. Air tankers dropping retardant. Miral Heights trails closed & only emergency traffic to hospital. Multiple agencies on site.
@EmergencyInfoBC
@BCGovFireInfo
@ChiefDerby
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#RDKB
emergency ops centre has been activated to the Spaulding Creek wildfire burning at East Lake Dr and Brown Rd in Christina Lake. 42 residences have been evacuated; 208 are on evacuation alert.
Red Cross will open a reception centre at the Community Hall at 90 Park Road.
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Trail Wildfire update: 2 hectares, 6 BC Wildfire Service personnel, 30 Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue on site. Helicopter working while daylight permits. Crews monitoring overnight. Aggressive action paying off. More in a.m.
@BCGovFireInfo
@TheCityofTrail
@EmergencyInfoBC
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Evacuation alerts rescinded for all properties in the
#Beaverdell
area in the West Boundary! Solomon Mountain Wildfire classified by
#BCWildfire
as being held. Immediate threat has subsided.
#RDKB
#ThanksFirefighters
@BCGovFireInfo
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Evacuation orders rescinded for 415 properties at Christina Lake. Rapid damage assessments continue across the Boundary.
@EmergencyInfoBC
@CLFireRescue
#RDKB
#BCFlood
#2018Freshet
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FIVE PROPERTIES WEST OF CARMI ARE PLACED ON EVACUATION ALERT:
75 Carmi Creek Forest Service Road
6645 Highway 33
145, 200 & 380 Wilkinson Creek Forest Service Road
@emergencyinfobc
#BCwildfire
@bcgovfireinfo
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Images of the flood situation in
#CityofGrandForks
. The City, the
#RDKB
EOC, and volunteers are working hard to keep the community and residents safe. Please take precautions and stay away from high water.
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More sand & sandbags available in the Boundary. Public advised to stay clear of flood protection works and Saddle Lake Dam Spillway:
#RDKB
#Freshet2020
@1grandforksbc
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Kettle River Provincial Park campers returned to campsite yesterday - all vehicles and camp gear recovered - campers have gone home
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Great to see more support arrive! Welcome to Major Alfred Wong with RDKB Chair Roly Russell and Captain Chris Hanson of
@CanadianForces
.
@EmergencyInfoBC
#BCFlood
#RDKB
#community
#strongbacks
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BC Wildfire Service crews have been collaborating with the RDKB on a fire mitigation project around the Christina Lake Welcome Centre, as they work towards meeting its
#FireSmart
goals. Find out more about
#FireSmart
: .
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A Big THANK YOU to the fire crews who responded to the Deer Park Mt fire near
#Rossland
last night.
Register for the RDKB’s free emergency notification system at
Be Prepared:
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Sand bag stations are being deployed to the following sites in the
#Boundary
for residents at greatest risk of flooding:
•Westbridge Community Hall • Rock Creek Riverside Centre
•Midway Public Works • Grand Forks: 18th Street (behind cemetery).
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Teamwork!
@CLFireRescue
Marine Engine 361 transported a BC Wildfire crew to a small wildfire at a boat access property on the West side of Christina Lake. The fire was then extinguished by BC Wildfire.
#RDKB
@BCGovFireInfo
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August 17 Wildfire Update now posted: . New information highlighted in yellow. Updates will continue daily for the next few days or until conditions improve.
@EmergencyInfoBC
@ChiefDerby
@CLFireRescue
@GrandForksFire
#RDKB
#BCWildfire
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Excellent participation at
#MtBaldy
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. RDKB Emergency Program along with
@BCGovFireInfo
in attendance to deliver
#FireSmart
education to residents in Area E/West Boundary. Congrats Baldy FireSmart Committee for a job well done!
@BCFireSmart
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Temperatures forecast to rise in the
#RDKB
next week. Take an hour this weekend to make sure storm drains clear, house is ready for possible snowmelt, folks.
@PreparedBC
#WarmerWeather
#PersonalPreparedness
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Boundary rivers peaked & dropping, evacuation orders reassessed today:
@EmergencyInfoBC
@1grandforksbc
#Freshet2020
#RDKB
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River levels to rise with rainfall in the Boundary this weekend. Minor flooding in low-lying areas possible. Models predict peak flows from this rain event to be below our peak flows to date.
#RDKB
#Freshet2020
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This interactive map of the Boundary area shows evacuation orders and alerts in real time. Use this link to zoom in and see what areas are affected by flooding.
#2018Freshet
#BCFlood
@CLFireRescue
@EmergencyInfoBC
@redcrosscanada
#RDKB
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Almost one kilometre of water filled barriers, called Tiger Dams, have been set up to protect downtown Grand Forks.
@CF_Boundary
#RDKB
#2018Flood
#TigerDams
#BCFlood
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Update on
#CarmiCreekFire
: winds 10 to 20km & fire is holding at 60ha. 28 personnel, 14 heavy equipment, 3 rotary wing on site.
#RDKB
#grateful
for everyone's work & positivity on this Friday in August.
#Community
@BCGovFireInfo
@BWFireDept
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The BC Wildfire Service has recommended a new evacuation alert for the Lynch Creek area in the Granby River valley. This alert places another 25 properties on evacuation alert, bringing the total to 80 right now for the RDKB.
@EmergencyInfoBC
#BCWildfire
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#RDKB
is closely monitoring river levels given the flood situation in other parts of the province. No threat currently. Be flood prepared.
#floodwatch
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The Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Service is full of dedicated people who have spent their lives fighting fires, making a difference, & keeping our communities safe. Thank you for protecting us - we're super grateful for all your hard work & years of service.
@ChiefDerby
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The
@RDKBdotcom
EM program is aware of the wildfire (N62240) NW of Greenwood.
@BCGovFireInfo
has crews working on this fire with assistance from multiple helicopters. No structures or communities are threatened at this time. Fire size remains 37.4HA.
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Our Pets rely on us - do you have Grab & Go kit and
#preparedness
plan for your pet?
#EPWeek2019
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All evacuation alerts lifted for the Boundary! Keep your sandbags in place:
#RDKB
#Freshet2020
@RolyRussell
@1grandforksbc
@CLFireRescue
@VillageMidwayBC
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Wondering who to follow for the latest emergency information? See below and add us to the list if you live in the
#RDKB
:
Stay up to date with emergency response info in BC:
🚨
@EmergencyInfoBC
for evacuation orders & alerts
🚧
@DriveBC
for current road conditions
🚗
@TranBC
for road safety
⚠️
@PreparedBC
to be prepared
⛑️
@RedCrossBCY
to support
#BCFlood
#BCStorm
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#RDKB
update on Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire, Aug. 16: fire grew over the weekend. Now 2.5 km west of Mt. Baldy. 20 BCWFS firefighters & structure protection units at Mt. Baldy. Read here:
@RDKB_Emergency
@BCGovFireInfo
@EmergMgtRDOS
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Residents Under Evacuation Alert
South Area D/Grand Forks-648 properties/1504 residents
South Christina Lake-74 properties/170 residents
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We have some exciting news to share!
@BCFireSmart
& the Fire Chiefs Association of BC have selected the RDKB to launch the province's first
#FireSmart
on Wheels Trailer to educate community members on wildfire preparedness.
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Great leadership recognized! Congratulations to
@ChiefDerby
. The
#RDKB
is very fortunate to have your skills and dedication at Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue in
@TheCityofTrail
.
@CLFireRescue
@BWFireDept
@GrandForksFire
@MidwayFireResQ
Incredibly honoured to be elected 1st Vice President
@bcfirechiefs
Our board is made up of fire service leaders from across the province that are keen to support our diverse members.
@Karen_Fry
@KeithStecko
@CRFireC2
@FCABCconference
@HopeFireDept
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The
#RDKB
has UPGRADED the Evacuation Alert to an Order for the Mt Baldy Area in Area E/West Boundary with 126 properties now ordered to evacuate due to Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire Grand Forks Search & Rescue delivering orders now:
@EmergMgtRDOS
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#RDKB
issues evacuation alerts to about 2,300 residents in the Boundary: . All residents are asked to sign up to receive emergency alerts:
@1grandforksbc
@EmergencyInfoBC
#Freshet2020
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RDKB has issued evacuation alerts to 44 properties near Beaverdell
- Solomon Mountain wildfire nearby is 4.5 hectares : Big White Fire Department BC Wildfire Service
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Wildfire smoke from the Okanagan has moved into the
#RDKB
today. Visit
@CDCofBC
and
@PreparedBC
for info on how to be prepared for wildfires ➡️ and wildfire smoke ➡️
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#RDKB
A small wildfire is burning in the Bear Creek FSR drainage. BC Wildfire Service has ground crews, 3 helicopters and 2 fixed-wing aircraft on the scene. Kootenay Boundary Reg Fire Resuce is supporting ground ops. No structures threatened.
@TrailDailyTimes
@TheCityofTrail
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Evacuation orders for 171 residences in the
@1grandforksbc
and Area D/rural Grand Forks:
#RDKB
#Freshet2020
@EmergencyInfoBC
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CHRISTINA LAKE FIRE (SPAULDING):
#RDKB
has rescinded all evacuation orders & alerts on this fire. Thanks to residents, fire crews & the Red Cross. What a community!
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Trail wildfire being monitored by crews overnight. Rapid action and good progress thanks to all involved! Latest info:
@EmergencyInfoBC
@Interior_Health
@TheCityofTrail
@BCGovFireInfo
@ChiefDerby
#RDKB
#BCWildfire
#Community
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1pm weather briefing in the RDKB Emergency Operations Centre. All agencies & levels of government represented.
@EmergencyInfoBC
#community
#RDKB
#BCflood
#2018freshet
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#GrandForks
has requested an Evacuation Alert for 12th Street in Johnson Flats due to rising river levels. The alert applies to 34 addresses. Find the list of addresses as well as a map at
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Ember was spreading the
#FireSmart
love across Big White today. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the stand to chat and pick up their FireSmart & Emergency Preparedness toolkits. See you at the next event!
@BWFireDept
@BCFireSmart
@BcWildfires
@PreparedBC
@BigWhite
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EOC Operations Branch Director embedded in a tactical armoured patrol vehicle with
@CanadianForces
en route to Manly Meadows for flood damage assessment.
@EmergencyInfoBC
@FireChiefDale
@CLFireRescue
#RDKB
#BCFlood
#community
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Shout out to
@CLFireRescue
! Relentless and dedicated during this epic flood. You are all awesome!
#community
#BCflood
#freshet2018
#RDKB
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We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to be prepared. Flood season is upon us and now is a good time to register for the
#RDKB
evacuation alerting system or check that your information is current: or
#RDKB
#PreparedBC
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Are you an
#RDKB
resident or visitor? Help us notify you during emergencies. Register for our evacuation alerting system or make sure your information is current: or
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Winter weather is here! If your weekend plans include driving over a mountain pass be sure to prepare yourself with travel info from
@DriveBC
and a winter emergency kit for your vehicle:
#shiftintowinter
#RDKB
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Don’t forget your pets when preparing for a potential
#BCWildfire
. Start by adding their name, breed, vaccination history & a photo to your emergency plan. Check out the
@PreparedBC
pet guide for more:
#RDKB
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A heat warning (alert) was issued this am by
@ECCCWeatherBC
for the Boundary & West Kootenay. To see the alert click below.
Check
@Interior_Health
&
@HealthLinkBC
for online resources about heat-related illness and how to protect yourself.
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Yes, rivers are high, but the latest
#RDKB
Freshet Update is good news for the Boundary this weekend:
@1grandforksbc
@RolyRussell
@VillageMidwayBC
#Freshet2020
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Too often our first responders are called back to the same motor vehicle incidents, especially in the winter.
If you see this sign it means they have already responded & cleared the scene.
No need to call us back.
@993TheGOAT
@BounceKootenays
@TrailDailyTimes
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Aug 23 Wildfire Update posted: . Successful burnoff at Horns Mtn./Santa Rosa Fire Aug 22 afternoon. China Creek Fire burning away from residences & crews making good progress.
@BCGovFireInfo
@EmergencyInfoBC
@ChiefDerby
@CLFireRescue
#RDKB
#BCWildfire
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@ChiefDerby
@BCFireChiefs
@TheCityofTrail
@TrailDailyTimes
@BounceKootenays
@BC_FireSafety
Thank you to our fast-acting and exceptionally well-trained firefighters and first responders!
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Evacuation order reduced to alert for 98 addresses in South Ruckle and 42 addresses on the east side of Granby/Kettle near Grand Forks. Please note that 2 addresses in the South Ruckle neighbourhood remain on Evacuation Order. See
@EmergencyInfoBC
#BCFlood
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@RDKBdotcom
#RDKB
RESCINDS evacuation alert for Mt. Baldy properties affected by Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire (K52061).
@BCGovFireInfo
@EmergMgtRDOS
@BWFireDept
@RDKB_Emergency
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RDKB’s EOC Update: The West Kettle River and its surrounding tributaries have been upgraded to Flood Watch. A High Streamflow Advisory is maintained for the Boundary Region including the Kettle River, Boundary Creek & Granby River. More info:
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Tornado in Christian Valley: we have reports that a tornado touched down around Fiva Cr and Christian Valley Rds yesterday. Trees are down. Firefighters from Big White have been deployed to assess. If you've been affected, please contact the RDKB EOC at 250-364-5444.
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Do you resolve to be personally prepared for emergencies in 2019? Find out how:
@EmergencyInfoBC
@ChiefDerby
@CLFireRescue
@GrandForksFire
@VillageMidwayBC
@BWFireDept
#RDKB
#preparedness
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Mark Stephens, RDKB’s Manager of Emergency Services has been elected to the BC Association of Emergency Managers Board of Directors for 2 yrs. “I’m looking forward to serving on the BCAEM Board & increasing awareness of emergency management throughout the province,” he says.
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#RDKB
&
@1grandforksbc
video update on
#Freshet2020
conditions from EOC Deputy Director Chris Marsh, Chair Diane Langman, Mayor Brian Taylor, &
@RolyRussell
:
#PrepareForTheWorstHopeForTheBest
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#RDKB
declares State of Local Emergency for entire Boundary area: All residents asked to sign up for emergency alerts:
@1grandforksbc
@VillageMidwayBC
@CLFireRescue
@GrandForksFire
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#RDKB
Emergency Program monitoring rivers & creeks across the region. Waters will continue to rise steadily this weekend so stay clear of banks!
#SafetyFirst
#Freshet2020
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RDKB rescinds majority of evacuation orders across the Boundary - rapid damage assessments to continue May 21 for further rescinds.
@EmergencyInfoBC
#RDKB
#BCFlood
#2018Freshet
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Visit us (Sat, 28th) during
#BVMayDays
. Help shape RDKB's
#ClimateAction
Plan (take short survey). Book a
@FireSmartBC
assessment! Find out ways to keep
#wildfire
safe this summer. Talk
#WaterSmart
, get an indoor water conservation kit & book a sprinkler system assessment too!
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Evacuation alerts remain for 44 properties near Beaverdell due to the Solomon Mtn Fire, now 17.5 ha. BC Wildfire Service &
#RDKB
will reassess all evacuation alerts this evening & update if need be: Big White Fire Department PreparedBC
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The
#RDKB
Emergency Program monitors snowpack and freshet indicators. Our Boundary Freshet Dashboard summarizes the information and is published every 2 weeks. Check out this week's dashboard here:
#RDKB
#Freshet2022
@PreparedBC
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August 18 Wildfire Update now posted: . Photo courtesy of
@waDNR_fire
. New information highlighted in yellow.
@EmergencyInfoBC
@BCGovFireInfo
@ChiefDerby
@GrandForksFire
@CLFireRescue
#RDKB
#BCWildfire
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We are getting an early start to Emergency Preparedness week, come visit us at the Christina Lake welcome centre! Signup for a FireSmart home assessment and learn how to make a home emergency plan
@RDKBdotcom
@BCFireSmart
@PreparedBC
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Rock Creek tactical evacuations complete - Kettle Valley South Road and Rock Creek Cemetery Road
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Flood protection works to stay this week until
#RDKB
&
@1grandforksbc
have more confidence in amount of rain forecast for this weekend. Keep your own sandbags in place until freshet over, folks.
@RolyRussell
@GrandForksFire
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Shaw has provided free wifi hotspot locations in Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Midway, and Greenwood. Details:
http://t.co/JdSQrQ9Ezs
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Temps across the
#RDKB
will start to rise Sunday into next week. Have a
#heatplan
. Seek cool areas: libraries, community centers, & shaded green spaces. Use fans to move cooler air indoors in late pm & early am hours. Follow
@ECCCWeatherBC
@Interior_Health
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