The Chilako River has been downgraded by the B.C. River Forecast Centre, which has prompted the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) to follow suit.
The Upper Mud and Lower Mud River Road evacuation notices southwest of Prince George have been lifted by the RDFFG as water levels continue to subside in the areas.
All orders and alerts were officially lifted as of 3:30 p.m. this afternoon (May 1).
Close to 80 homes were affected by the evacuation notices in the last 10 days, with 40 along Upper Mud River Road forced to leave on April 23.
The area was downgraded to an alert on Tuesday (April 28) before today’s announcement.
The RDFFG, however, is reminding anyone living near a river or stream to be prepared for potential evacuations to reduce the risk of flooding
Guidelines include:
- Prepare personal emergency supply kits for your home, car and work (plan for at least a three-day supply of food and water for each family member)
- Have a grab-and-go kit ready if you have to leave your home quickly
- Keep important papers in watertight containers and have a record of your valuables in a safe place
- If flooding is likely in your area, pay attention to the local media for information
- Watch for warning signs:
- Increase in height and intensity of water flows
- Mudslides
- Debris in creeks
- Colour changes in water
- Leaning trees
- Banks of rivers and streams may be unstable and dangerous
- Keep a safe distance away from fast-flowing water, especially children
- Teach your children about flood safety
- Consider arrangements for your pets and livestock
- Ensure your civic address is clearly posted
- Make plans for emergency travel with a friend or neighbor if you don’t have a vehicle or access to one
In the South Cariboo, tributaries are still on flood watch in Quesnel, Williams Lake, Alexis Creek and Anahim Lake.
Locally, you can sign up for the RDFFG’s public alert system via its website, where you’ll also find more information on flooding preparedness.