Emergency Information Update: July 24, 2024 at 11:54 p.m.
Pursuant to the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, an EVACUATION ORDER has been issued by the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program. A wildfire burning in the Parson area (#N21427) is causing an immediate danger to life, health and property in Electoral Area A.
The EVACUATION ORDER is in effect for the areas bounded by:
- 2048 Mitchell Rd
- 1955 Campbell Rd
- 2379 Campbell Rd
- 21466 Highway 95
- 2009 Chalmers Rd
Please consult the comprehensive evacuation map online to determine if your property falls under this alert: CSRD Emergency Information Map
Members of the RCMP and Search and Rescue are expediting the EVACUATION ORDER. Evacuees will not have access to their properties while the Order is in place; therefore, bring your pets and important items with you.
Highway 95 is CLOSED between Golden and Radium except for local traffic and evacuees. Monitor DriveBC for updates.
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO if you receive an EVACUATION ORDER:
- Please ensure you read this entire document.
- Please proceed to Reception Center located at the Golden Senior Centre 1401 9 St S, Golden, BC
- If you are impacted by this evacuation and need assistance, please call 250-344-7473
- Close and lock all windows and doors. Shut off gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
- Gather your family. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, keys and grab-and-go bag) only if they are immediately available.
- Do not use more vehicles than needed. If time permits, check with neighbours and assist those with special needs.
- Assist your local Emergency Support Services Team by self-registering now on the Evacuee Registration and Assistance website at ess.gov.bc.ca. This streamlines the registration process should an Evacuation Order be required.
The following properties will remain on EVACUATION ALERT:
- Allen Road
- Beards Creek Rd
- Birchlands Rd
- Portions of Campbell Rd
- Chalmers Rd
- Highway 95
- Imler Rd
- Imler North Rd
- Jones Rd
- McMurdo Rd
- Portions of Mitchell Rd
- Mons Rd
- Olive Rd
- Palumbo Heights Dr
- Parson Frtg Rd
- Parson River Cross FSR
- Peterson Rd
- Rauch Rd
- Sanborn Rd
- Tegart Frtg Rd
- Wellstead Rd
Please consult the comprehensive evacuation map online to determine if your property falls under this alert: CSRD Emergency Information Map
An Evacuation Alert is a warning about a potential threat to life and/or property. It is intended to give you time to be ready for a possible evacuation. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before an evacuation, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
What you should do when an Evacuation Alert is in effect:
- Locate your grab-and-go bags for you and your family. Gather essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers, and immediate care needs for dependents. Replenish any items that have expired or need replacement, ensure you and your family members have enough clothing and incidentals for a 72-hour period and have these items readily available for quick departure. See www.preparedbc.ca for details.
- If you are aware of vulnerable people who may need support should there be an Evacuation Order or if you need support moving livestock contact Kyle Hale, Emergency Management Program Coordinator at 250-344-7473
- Assist your local Emergency Support Services Team by self-registering now on the Evacuee Registration and Assistance website at ess.gov.bc.ca. This streamlines the registration process should an Evacuation Order be required.
- Contact family members, advise them of the situation and determine a meeting location outside of the evacuation area where you can safely reconnect should the area be evacuated.
- Accommodation in the area can be limited. Make arrangements to stay with family or friends, if possible.
- Take care of your pets or any other animals by moving them to a safe location. Make plans for their care if you will not be at home.
- Arrange transportation for all household members. Prepare to move any disabled persons and/or children.
- Check if your property is affected by visiting: CSRD Emergency Information Map.
The situation is evolving quickly, please be prepared. Regularly monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca, the Town of Golden’s Facebook and Instagram pages, the BC Wildfire app or website at www.bcwildfire.ca, or local news sources for up-to-date and accurate information. Or sign up for Alertable, our emergency mass notification system, at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable
For information regarding wildfires in the Golden area and across the province, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service app. For specific questions regarding BC Wildfire operations, contact the BC Wildfire public information line at 1-888-336-7378.
For more information, contact:
Golden and Area Emergency Operations Centre
Phone: 250-344-7473
