Hazard Advisory UPDATE - Chilcotin River Landslide & the Fraser River
August 4, 2024
Electoral Areas A, B, D, and G
As a result of the landslide blocking the Chilcotin River, the Province of BC has advised their updated modelling provides an improved assessment of worst-case scenario risks. The modelling indicates water levels in the Fraser River is anticipated to be below freshet (spring snowmelt) seasonal levels. Public safety risks still apply.
FVRD continues to support Province of BC key messaging and asking people to stay off and away from the Fraser River including along the riverbanks.
For status updates on FVRD parks:
Dewdney Boat Launch
- OPEN
https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dewdney.html
Island 22 Regional Park
- OPEN
https://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation/parks-trails/island-22.html
Community Trail in Dogwood Valley
- CLOSED until further notice
For information on the Chilcotin River Landslide and the Fraser River:
Province of BC News Release (August 3, 2024): https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024WLRS0035-001253
Emergency Info BC: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
Watch the BC seasonal emergency preparedness update, August 1, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/live/6TEuRimGDLk?si=3n3qT4eroJ-GbvMF
River Forecast Centre: http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
Prepared BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/floods
Drive BC: https://www.drivebc.ca/
We encourage all residents to follow FVRD and our communities on Alertable to ensure the fastest communication possible if future emergency notifications are required.