The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has issued an evacuation order, hazard notice, and declared a state of local emergency for Electoral Area B.
This is due to an ice jam which has caused the Kispiox River to flood.
Properties under the evacuation order include:
- 2240 Poplar Park Road
- 4917 Kispiox Valley Road
- Cassiar Land District Lot 2281
- 4637 Kispiox Valley Road
The Hazard Notice includes all properties adjacent to the river due to the risk of flooding.
Residents are being asked to avoid riverbanks and to move any vehicles, equipment, and property away from flood-prone areas.
The State of Emergency is currently set to expire on January 28th.
Something going on in the Bulkley Valley Lakes District you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing pgnews@vistaradio.ca.
