RDKB Emergency Operations

 

SUMMARY OF ORDERS, ALERTS AND RESCINDS - MAY 24

Evacuation Order Rescind


June 2, 2023 
12:00 PM PST

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the the potential threat of erosion affecting 5720 Edwards Rd. within Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks has diminished at this time. See Address and Map here

RDKB Rescinds Evacuation Order for Manly Meadows & State of Local Emergency for Village of Midway Rescinded


May 26, 2023 
2:00 p.m. PT

 

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the the potential threat of flooding affecting Manly Meadows Rd. within Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks has diminished at this time.

The Evacuation Order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has, therefore, been rescinded.

RDKB Rescinds Evacuation Alerts across the region


May 24, 2023 
11:00 AM PT

The RDKB regional emergency operations centre (EOC) has rescinded all remaining evacuation alerts across the regional district. This applies to 47 addresses in the Village of Midway and 550 addresses across the rest of the region.

EVACUATION ALERT RESCIND


May 16, 2023 
13:30 Hrs

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the potential threat of flooding affecting the following Operational Divisions, that were established during the Beaver creek Flooding Event, has diminished at this time see attached maps
Zone #59 -  Fruitvale Beaver Street - Laurier Avenue- Main Street - 16 Addresses
Zone #53 - Area A Kenny Road - 1 Address

The Evacuation Alert has therefore been rescinded.

Evacuation Order placed on six addresses in Manly Meadows


May 15, 2023 
14:00 PT

The RDKB regional emergency operations centre (EOC) has placed six properties in Manly Meadows in Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks on Evacuation Order.

“The Evacuation Order is being issued due to the river cutting off access to the six properties,” said Mark Stephens, RDKB EOC Director.   

 

EVACUATION ORDER RESCIND


May 11, 2023 
15:00 a.m. PT

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the potential threat of flooding affecting two areas, including 52 addresses, in the City of Grand Forks has diminished at this time (see attached maps and address lists). The Evacuation Alert has therefore been rescinded.
At this time, no properties remain on Evacuation Alert in the City of Grand Forks.
 

EVACUATION ORDER RESCIND - ALERT REMAINS IN PLACE


May 10, 2023 
15:00 a.m. PT

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the the potential threat of flooding affecting Manly Meadows Rd. within Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks has diminished at this time.

The Evacuation Order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has, therefore, been rescinded. The properties remain on Evacuation Alert (see maps and address lists for details).

EVACUATION ORDER RESCIND - ALERT REMAINS IN PLACE


May 9, 2023 
10:00 a.m. PT

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the the potential threat of flooding affecting Division St. and Beatrice St. in the Johnson’s Flats Area, Darcy Rd., Gilpin Rd. and Nursery Rd. within Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks has diminished at this time.

The Evacuation Order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has, therefore, been rescinded. The properties remain on Evacuation Alert (see maps and address lists for details).

Evacuation Order Rescind, Alert Remains in Place for 32 Properties on 12th St. and 2 Properties on 59th Ave, Grand Forks


May 7, 2023 
2:30 p.m. PT

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised that the the potential threat of flooding affecting 32 properties on 12th Street and 2 properties on 59th Avenue (Johnson’s Flats Area) within the City of Grand Forks has diminished at this time.

The Evacuation Order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has, therefore been rescinded. The properties remain on Evacuation Alert. In the event that conditions change an Evacuation Order may be re-issued and the evacuation process will re-commence.

Evacuation Order for 1 Property in Evacuation Zone 88 - Gilpin Rd. Area


May 7, 2023 
11:00 a.m. PT

The RDKB has been advised of the imminent danger of flooding to the life and property of persons resident or present in Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks Evacuation Zone 88 - Gilpin Road Area. Based on this information an order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has been authorized in the interest of life safety. Residents are required to leave the affected areas immediately and vacate the area by using local roads.

Evacuation Alert Issued for 16 Properties in Village of Fruitvale and 1 Property in Electoral Area A


May 6, 2023 
3:00 p.m. PT

 

Due to the potential danger that may arise from flooding, we have issued an Evacuation Alert for 16 properties in Evacuation Zone 59 Fruitvale Beaver Street/Laurier Avenue/Main Street and 1 property in Zone 53 Area A Kenny Rd.

At this time residents are not required to evacuate, however, people resident or present within the areas identified above are requested to prepare to leave the area with very short notice. This alert may be followed by an immediate order to evacuate should conditions worsen.

Evacuation Order for 6 Properties in Zone 89 Hwy 3/Gilpin Cr. FSR/Nursery Rd and Zone 90 South of Grand Forks Airport


May 6, 2023 
2:00 p.m. PT

 

The RDKB has been advised of the imminent danger of flooding to the life and property of persons resident or present in Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks Evacuation Zone 89 Hwy 3/Gilpin Cr.FSR/Nursery Rd. & Zone 90 - South of Grand Forks Airport.

Based on this information an order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has been authorized in the interest of life safety. Residents are required to leave the affected areas immediately and vacate the area by using local roads.

Evacuation Order Issued for 34 Properties in Zone 81 - Grand Forks 12th Street South on Johnson Flats


May 6, 2023 
2:00 p.m. PT

 

The RDKB has been advised of the imminent danger of flooding to the life and property of persons resident or present in Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks Evacuation Zone 81 - Grand Forks 12th Street South on Johnson Flats.

Based on this information an order, pursuant to Section 10(1)(h) of the Emergency Program Act, to evacuate these areas has been authorized in the interest of life safety. Residents are required to leave the affected areas immediately and vacate the area by using local roads.

Evacuation Alert for 10 Properties in Grand Forks


May 6, 2023 
12:00 p.m. PT

 

Due to the potential danger that may arise from flooding, we have issued an Evacuation Alert for these properties in Evacuation Zone - 80 Grand Forks North East Side Granby Kettle River & Zone 84 - GRAND FORKS SOUTHEAST CORNER / AIRPORT.

Evacuation Alert for 12 Properties in Evacuation Zone 69 - Christina Lake English/Texas Points


May 6, 2023 
9:30 a.m. PT

 

Due to the potential danger that may arise from flooding, we have issued an Evacuation Alert for these properties in Electoral Area C/Christina Lake.

Evacuation Order for Evacuation 1 Property in Zone 90 - Jmayoff Rd.


May 5, 2023 
6:00 p.m. PT

 

The RDKB has been advised of the imminent danger of flooding to the life and property of persons resident or present in Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks Evacuation Zone 90 - SOUTH OF GRAND FORKS AIRPORT AREA - Jmayoff Rd. See map and address list here.

Evacuation Alert for 7 Properties in Evacuation Zone 84 - Grand Forks North East Side Granby Kettle River


May 5, 2023 
4:00 p.m. PT

 

Due to the potential danger that may arise from flooding, we have issued an Evacuation Alert for these parcels in Grand Forks.

Evacuation Alert and State of Local Emergency in place for Midway


May 5, 2023 
10:40 a.m. PT

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for 47 properties in Midway that are within the floodplain, effective as of May 4, 2023 at 7 p.m. due to rising water levels. The Village of Midway is also issuing a State of Local Emergency.  See map here.  --  Village of Midway -State of Local Emergency Documentation

Evacuation Alert for 591 Properties in the Boundary


May 4, 2023 
7:00 p.m. PT

Due to the potential danger that may arise from flooding, we have issued an Evacuation Alert for the properties described in the attached map and address lists. This Alert does not include properties in the City of Grand Forks. Properties are located in Electoral Areas: C/Christina Lake; D/Rural Grand Forks and E/West Boundary.

EVACUATION ORDER - Gilpin Road Area 


May 4, 2023 
7:00 p.m. PT

RDKB Issues Expanded Evacuation Order for Evacuation Zone 88 - Gilpin Road Area
 

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised of the imminent danger of flooding to the life and property of persons resident or present in Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks (see attached map for 325 & 331 Gilpin Rd) and the expanded evacuation order for 301 Gilpin Rd

EVACUATION ORDER - Manly Meadows - State of Local Emergency Still in Effect


May 4, 2023
12:00 p.m. PT

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Manly Meadows in rural Grand Forks/Electoral Area D, effective as of May 4, 2023 at 12 p.m. because of rising river levels. EOC officials will be delivering Evacuation Orders to residents at the affected properties. 
The evacuation order applies to approximately 8 addressed properties.

The full list of addresses as well as a map of the evacuation order and alert areas are available here.  

“We have issued this Evacuation Order as current modeling shows river levels will reach our flood response plan trigger point overnight and we wish to give residents time to evacuate during daylight hours,” says Mark Stephens, RDKB’s emergency manager and EOC Director. 
Emergency Support Services will be provided to those affected through our partners at the Canadian Red Cross. 
The public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks. They are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilised during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.
The RDKB urges residents to sign up for our Emergency Notification System at https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration . Please note that you will only receive a notification if you are in an alert or order area. 

For more information:


The RDKB will continue to update the public as new information is available.
 
 More information:      
Mark Stephens, EOC Director
250.368.7037 (cell)
em@rdkb.com

Anitra Winje, EOC Information Officer
250.231.4748 (cell)
corporate@rdkb.com 

RDKB Issues State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area D and Evacuation Order for South Johnson Flats

Grand Forks Issues Evacuation Alert for 12th Street in Johnson Flats


May 3, 2023 
6:30 p.m. PT

A State of Local Emergency and an Evacuation Order have been issued by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for South Johnson Flats in rural Grand Forks/Electoral Area D, effective as of May 3, 2023 at 5 p.m. because of anticipated rising river levels overnight. The City of Grand Forks has requested an Evacuation Alert for 12th Street in Johnson Flats.

An evacuation order is now in effect for approximately 10 addressed properties. The evacuation alert applies to 34 addresses.

The full list of 12th Street addresses for the evacuation alert areas are available here  

The address list for the evacuation order (Zone 81 -  South of  68th, Beatrice St. and Division St.) is available here.

Evacuation orders will be delivered to each household by emergency personnel.

“We have issued this Evacuation Order as current modeling shows river levels will reach our flood response plan trigger point overnight and we wish to give residents time to evacuate during daylight hours,” says Mark Stephens, RDKB’s emergency manager and EOC Director.

Emergency Support Services will be provided to those affected through our partners at the Canadian Red Cross.

The public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks. They are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilised during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.

The RDKB urges residents to sign up for our Emergency Notification System at https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration 

For more information:

The RDKB will continue to update the public as new information is available.

More Information:

Mark Stephens, EOC Director
250.368.7037 (cell)
em@rdkb.com

Anitra Winje, EOC Information Officer
250.231.4748 (cell)
corporate@rdkb.com

Kevin McKinnon, Communications Officer, Grand Forks
250.442.6111
kmckinnon@grandforks.ca

 

The full list of 12th Street addresses for the evacuation alert areas are available here  

The address list for the evacuation order (Zone 81 -  South of  68th, Beatrice St. and Division St.) is available here

EVACUATION ORDER - Grand Forks South of 68th Avenue


May 3, 2023 
5:00 p.m. PT

RDKB Issues Evacuation ORDER
Evacuation Zone 81 - Grand Forks South of 68th Avenue,
Beatrice St. and Division St.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has been advised of the imminent danger of flooding to the life and property of persons resident or present in Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks (see attached map)

EVACUATION ALERT - Manly Meadows and Beatrice Areas


May 3, 2023 
1:30 p.m. PT

RDKB Issues Evacuation Alert –
South Johnson Flats and Manly Meadows, Grand Forks

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for South Johnson Flats and Manly Meadows in rural Grand Forks, effective as of May 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. due to the possibility of flooding.

A full list of addresses as well as a map of the evacuation alert area in the RDKB are available at from the links here: 

This Evacuation Alert is in place to prepare residents to evacuate their premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an Evacuation Order; however, they may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.  

“The Regional Emergency Operations Centre is issuing these alerts as weather models are showing that rivers will continue to rise,” says Mark Stephens, RDKB’s emergency manager and EOC Director. “We encourage residents to stay up to date by checking official sources for information and to sign up for our evacuation alert system.”

The public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks. They are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilised during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.

What You Should Do:

  • Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be issued while separated.
  • Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents or pets, and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
  • Make arrangements to stay with family or friends (if possible).
  • Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
  • Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
  • Arrange transportation for all your household.
  • Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
  • Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
  • Monitor for information on a potential Evacuation Order and location of Reception Centres.

The public is advised to exercise caution and stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and creeks and potentially unstable riverbanks. They are also requested to report any woody debris and log jams that have been mobilised during the high-streamflow period to FrontCounter BC.

The RDKB’s Regional Emergency Operations Centre is activated to a level 3.

Regularly monitor the emergency.rdkb.com website as well as the @RDKB_Emergency twitter feed for the latest emergency news, weather forecasts and alerts.  Use it to find out the ways you can protect your home, how to make an emergency plan and build your grab & go bags so that you can leave at short notice if you must. 

If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for our Emergency Notification System at https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration 

 

 

 

 

 

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