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The Cariboo Regional District has lifted the Evacuation Alert for the Swede Creek area due to wildfire. The threat to life & safety has passed. More info: cariboord.ca/news/posts/swed… #BCWildfire #BC
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A magnitude 8.2 earthquake has occurred in Mindanao, Philippine Islands. There is NO tsunami threat to #BC. More info: tsunami.gov #BCEarthquake
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A magnitude 8.2 earthquake has occurred in Mindanao, Philippine Islands. Officials are assessing for any tsunami risk to #BC. Updates will be shared as soon as they are available. More info: tsunami.gov/
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The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for properties in the Poole Creek / Gates Lake area of Electoral Area C due to the risk of overland & debris flooding associated with a potential glacial lake outburst. Due to potential impacts to life & safety, people in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice. More info & maps: slrd.bc.ca/emergency-program… #BCFlood #BC
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The Regional District of East Kootenay has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for the Fairmont Creek area. The threat to life & safety has passed. More info: rdek.bc.ca/departments/prote… #BC #BCFlood @RDEastKootenay
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has ENDED the High Streamflow Advisory for: • Upper Columbia including tributaries around #GoldenBC & surrounding areas, • East Kootenay including tributaries around the upper Kootenay River & Kootenay National Park, Fairmont Hotsprings, #Fernie, #Elkford, #KimberleyBC & surrounding areas. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood
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A M4.9 earthquake has occurred 64 km (40 miles) southwest of Eureka, California. There is NO tsunami threat to #BC. More info: tsunami.gov

Tsunami Info Stmt: M4.9 040mi SW Eureka, California 0546PDT Jun 3: Tsunami NOT expected
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A M5.7 earthquake has occurred 209 km (130 miles) northwest of Eureka, California. There is NO tsunami threat to #BC. More info: tsunami.gov/

Tsunami Info Stmt: M5.7 130mi NW Eureka, California 0354PDT Jun 3: Tsunami NOT expected
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The Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Swede Creek area due to #BCWildfire. Anyone in the impacted area must be ready to leave on short notice. More info: cariboord.ca/news/posts/swed… #BC
#CaribooRD has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Swede Creek Fire Area. Online map: cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts Visit cariboord.ca for more information. #CaribooFires #BCwildfire @BCGovFireInfo @EmergencyInfoBC
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The Town of #GoldenBC has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for 6 properties on Anderson Road. The threat to life & safety has passed. More info: golden.ca/town-hall/news-not… #BCFlood #BC
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has ENDED the Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory for: • Lardeau River • North Thompson including tributaries around Blue River, #ClearwaterBC, & surrounding areas, • West Kootenay including tributaries around #Kaslo, #Nakusp, #NelsonBC, & surrounding areas, • Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River and tributaries from #PrinceGeorge to #McBride & Red Pass. The Flood Watch has been DOWNGRADED to a High Streamflow Advisory for: • Upper Columbia including tributaries around #GoldenBC & surrounding areas, • East Kootenay including tributaries around the upper Kootenay River & Kootenay National Park, Fairmont Hotsprings, #Fernie, #Elkford, #KimberleyBC & surrounding areas. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for all communities along the Lardeau & Duncan rivers, & surrounding tributaries stretching from the northern end of Kootenay Lake to Trout Lake in Electoral Area D. This includes the communities of Cooper Creek, Meadow Creek, Marblehead, & Poplar Creek. More info: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-res… #BC #BCFlood
May 31
RDCK Media Release - Evacuation Alert rescinded for communities along the Lardeau River, Duncan River, and surrounding tributaries in Electoral Area D due to water levels dropping. Follow the link for the complete details: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-res…
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning to a Flood Watch for: • Upper Columbia area including #GoldenBC, • Kootenay River area including Kootenay National Park, • Lardeau River A Flood Watch remains in place for: • East Kootenay areas south of #Invermere, including around Fairmont Hotsprings, #Fernie, #Elkford, & #KimberleyBC. A Flood Watch is being DOWNGRADED to a High Streamflow Advisory for: • North Thompson River including tributaries around #ClearwaterBC, Blue River & surrounding areas, • West Kootenay including tributaries around #Kaslo, #Nakusp, #NelsonBC, & surrounding areas. A High Streamflow Advisory remains in place for: • Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River & tributaries from #PrinceGeorge to #McBride & Red Pass. A High Streamflow Advisory is being ENDED for: • South Thompson, including tributaries around Malakwa, #Sicamous & surrounding area, • Boundary including headwater tributaries on the Granby River & surrounding areas. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood
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The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Fairmont Creek area of Electoral Area F due to the risk of debris flow and flooding. Anyone in the impacted area must be ready to leave on short notice. More info and list of properties: rdek.bc.ca/departments/prote… #BC #BCFlood @RDEastKootenay
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for 165 properties in the community of Six Mile around the Duhamel Creek. Water levels of Duhamel Creek are below the banks and contained within the channel. More info: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-res… #BC #BCFlood
May 30
RDCK Media Release - Evacuation Alert RESCINDED for Duhamel Creek in Electoral Area F. Follow the link for the complete details: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-res…
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UPDATE: The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the Lardeau River to a Flood Warning. Fast-flowing rivers pose a risk to safety. Avoid rivers & river banks, which can be unstable. Never drive through floodwaters. Unseen hazards & current can be life threatening. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood

The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to a Flood Warning for: • Upper Columbia area including #Revelstoke & #GoldenBC, • Kootenay River area including Kootenay National Park. A Flood Watch is being issued and maintained for: • North Thompson River including tributaries around #ClearwaterBC, Blue River & surrounding areas, • West Kootenay including tributaries around Trout Lake, Lardeau River, #Kaslo, #Nakusp, #NelsonBC, & surrounding areas, • East Kootenay areas south of #Invermere, including around Fairmont Hotsprings, #Fernie, #Elkford, & #KimberleyBC. A High Streamflow Advisory is being maintained for: • Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River & tributaries from #PrinceGeorge to #McBride & Red Pass, • South Thompson, including tributaries around Malakwa, #Sicamous & surrounding area, • Boundary including headwater tributaries on the Granby River & surrounding areas. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for all communities along the Lardeau & Duncan rivers, and surrounding tributaries stretching from the northern end of Kootenay Lake to Trout Lake in Electoral Area D. This includes the communities of Cooper Creek, Meadow Creek, Marblehead, and Poplar Creek. High water levels can pose a threat to life & safety. Impacted residents must be ready to leave on short notice. More info: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-iss… #BC #BCFlood
May 30
RDCK Media Release - Evacuation Alert issued for communities along the Lardeau RIver, Duncan River, and surrounding tributaries in Electoral Area D. Follow the link for the complete details, including map and affected addresses: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-iss…
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to a Flood Warning for: • Upper Columbia area including #Revelstoke & #GoldenBC, • Kootenay River area including Kootenay National Park. A Flood Watch is being issued and maintained for: • North Thompson River including tributaries around #ClearwaterBC, Blue River & surrounding areas, • West Kootenay including tributaries around Trout Lake, Lardeau River, #Kaslo, #Nakusp, #NelsonBC, & surrounding areas, • East Kootenay areas south of #Invermere, including around Fairmont Hotsprings, #Fernie, #Elkford, & #KimberleyBC. A High Streamflow Advisory is being maintained for: • Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River & tributaries from #PrinceGeorge to #McBride & Red Pass, • South Thompson, including tributaries around Malakwa, #Sicamous & surrounding area, • Boundary including headwater tributaries on the Granby River & surrounding areas. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for 165 properties in the community of Six Mile around the Duhamel Creek due to potential for flooding. High water levels can pose a threat to life & safety. Impacted residents must be ready to leave on short notice. More info: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-iss… #BC #BCFlood
May 30
RDCK Media Release - Evacuation Alert issued for Duhamel Creek due to potential for flooding. 165 properties in the community of Six Mile in Electoral Area F are impacted. Follow the link for the complete details: rdck.ca/evacuation-alert-iss…
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