Emergency Notices

An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), effective as of July 14, 2022 at 6 pm, because of the potential danger to life and safety due to the Nohomin Creek wildfire event. An evacuation order is now in effect for approximately 24 addressed properties in the following […]

The Evacuation Order for Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) issued on November 16, 2021, at 1600 hrs has been rescinded for the following addressed properties: 4900 to 5240 Dot Ranch Cut-Off Rd; 4141 FX Ranch Rd; 5260 to 5580 Manning Creek FSR; 5265 Merritt-Spences Bridge Hwy; 9900 to 10320 Merritt-Spences Bridge Hwy 8 Lot

The Evacuation Order for Electoral Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South) issued on November 20, 2021, at 1600 hrs has been rescinded for the following addressed properties: Merritt Riverfest property and campground – The primary address for the Merritt Riverfest property is 818 Midday Valley Rd. This property contains 4 alternate or alias addresses:

The Evacuation Order for Electoral Area “N” (Brookmere) issued on November 23, 2021, at 1200 hrs has been rescinded for the following addressed properties: • 5144 Railway Dr An Evacuation Order may need to be reissued; however, if that is deemed necessary, the Evacuation Order process will recommence. For more information, contact: TNRD Emergency Operations

The Evacuation Order for Electoral Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South) issued on November 15, 2021, at 1530 hrs has been rescinded for the following addressed properties: • 3121 Coldwater Rd; and • 973 Neilson St An Evacuation Order may need to be reissued; however, if that is deemed necessary, the Evacuation Order process

The Evacuation Alert in Electoral Areas “I” (Blue Sky Country), “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley-North) and “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley-South), issued on November 27, 2021 at 1430 hrs, has been rescinded to all clear as the threat of flooding for most properties in those areas no longer pose an imminent risk to the safety of residents.

The Evacuation Order issued on November 28, 2021, 1230 hrs has been rescinded for the following 56 addressed properties: • 2164 to 2480 Cleasby Rd; • 3141 and 3181 Cummings Rd; • 3265 Cummings Rd; • 3511 to 3593 Cummings Rd; • 3660 and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

The Evacuation Order issued on November 30, 2021, 1400 hrs has been rescinded for the following 50 addressed properties: 872 to 933 Brookmere Station Rd; 905 to 920 Caboose Lane; 5541 to 5633 Coldwater Rd 5135 to 5147 Conductor Way; 5120 to 5132 Engineer Ave; 5105 to 5132 Railway Dr; 5152 Railway Dr; and 852

A significant log jam has been observed by provincial staff approximately 2 kilometers upstream from the community of Brookmere located in Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South). Given the weather forecast and the potential for increased water levels, there is concerns that this log jam could be dislodged and carried downstream in to Brookmere,

A flooding event located in Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South) is threatening structures and the safety of residents in the area. There is potential that the Spius Creek Bridge will be imminently compromised by rising flood waters which will cut off egress for people in the area. Because of the potential danger to