Evacuation Order for Slocan Valley West Road
By Nelson Daily Staff
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has declared a State of Local Emergency and an Evacuation Order for Slocan Valley West Road following flooding due to a continued rise of the Slocan River.
In a media release Thursday, the RDCK said several sections of Slocan Valley West Road have meanwhile been submerged.
“A flood watch remains in place for the Slocan River, with the river having reached or exceeded the 20 year return level,” the release said.
“The evacuation order has been issued for the following areas: 2220 to 2987 Slocan Valley West Road.”
The RDCK said residents are required to leave the affected area immediately and report to the reception centre at the Passmore Fire Hall 3725 Hwy 6.
Access to the Evacuation Order Area is being controlled.
The high water has also forced possible interruptions of the Glade Ferry, located 20 kilometers east of Castlegar just off Highway 3A.
Heavy debris has been seen in the river causing interruptions of the cable ferry that crosses Kootenay River west of the Slocan River. There are possible 30 minute delays.
Check DriveBC for updates.
For information on how to prepare for an evacuation, please visit this link.
Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations:
- Beasley — Beasley Fire Hall with sand available at RDCK 202 Lakeside Drive
- Blewett — Blewett Fire Hall with sand available at RDCK 202 Lakeside Drive
- Crescent Valley — bags and sand at Crescent Valley Fire Hall
- Harrop/Proctor — Harrop Fire Hall bags and sand at Harrop Fire Hall
- Kaslo — bags and sand Kaslo Public Works
- North Shore — North Shore Fire Hall, with sand at North Shore Fire Hall and Dvorjetz Road
- Nelson — RDCK with sand available at RDCK 202 Lakeside
- Passmore — Passmore Fire Hall with sand at Passmore Fire Hall
- Salmo — Ymir Fire Dept and Village of Salmo
- Winlaw — Winlaw Fire Hall with sand at Winlaw Fire Hall
- Ymir — Ymir Fire Hall with sand at 124 Lagoon Rd, Salmo
- Riondel — Riondel Fire Hall with sands at Riondel Fire Hall
Residents requiring sandbags can contact the Emergency Program Coordinator in their area:
- Nelson / Kaslo & Areas D, E, F, I, J 250-352-8177
- Nakusp / Slocan & Areas H, K 250-265-0230
- Creston & Areas A, B, C / Salmo & Area G 250-428-0299
The RDCK is asking residents to report flooding or landslide, by calling 24/7 Provincial Emergency Reporting Number at 1-800-663-3456.
