A local state of emergency has been declared by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and an evacuation order issued for Old Remo, New Remo, and Usk.
Localized flooding that is impacting access to the communities prompted the order, effective at 8:00 this evening.
Residents covered under the evacuation order are required to leave the area and register with the Emergency Operations Centre.
That Centre has been set up at the Thornhill Community Centre at 3091 Century Street, and can be contacted at 250 641 2443.
All of Area “C” is covered under the state of emergency, and Dutch Valley remains on evacuation alert.
You can find more information on the orders at this link.
Meanwhile, the entirety of the Skeena, and Liard water basins are currently under a Flood Watch, while the Stikine is under a High Streamflow Advisory.
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