TNRD issues evacuation orders to 56 properties in Nicola Valley area

THOMPSON NICOLA REGION — The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued evacuation orders to 56 properties in the Nicola Valley area today (Nov. 28).

The TNRD says there is potential that the Spius Creek Bridge will be compromised by rising flood waters, which will cut off an egress route for people in the area.

In response to the flooding event, the following properties in electoral area N (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South) are ordered to evacuate:

• 2164 to 2480 Cleasby Rd;

• 3141 and 3181 Cummings Rd;

• 3265 Cummings Rd;

• 3511 to 3593 Cummings Rd;

• 3660 and 3700 Cummings Rd;

• 3725 to3816 Davidson Rd;

• 3425 to 3455 D’Easum Rd;

• 2728 to 3285 Petit Creek Rd;

• 3581 to 3793 Petit Creek Rd;

• 3901 Petit Creek Rd;

• 3020 Prospect Creek FSR;

• 3141 and 3144 Prospect Creek FSR;

• 4024 Prospect Creek FSR; and

• any properties as identified on the attached map.

credit – TNRD

Those who evacuate are encouraged to arrange to stay with friends or family, or report to the Kamloops ESS Reception Centre: McArthur Island Sport Centre, 1655 Island Parkway to access Emergency Support Services.

Emergency Support Services will only be provided if your primary residence is one of the properties under evacuation order.

If you choose, you can assist the registration process by self-registering ahead of time using the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) Tool at: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ or by calling the Emergency Support Services Info Line at 1-800-585-9559. But you must still report to a Reception Centre to receive services.