Emergency Support Services RDKS

07/28/2026

UPDATE: 28 JULY 2026, 3:00pm

The Evacuation Alert is still in effect; no Evacuation Order has been issued at this time.

However, BC Wildfire Service's firefighting efforts and rain and cooler weather have resulted in fire growth slowing significantly.

BC Wildfire Service has deployed a significant number of resources. Multiple firefighters along with aviation, heavy equipment, and structure protection resources have been working continually to successfully suppress growth.

We will continue to update as we receive information. Please visit BC Wildfire Service for the most up to date information about the fire, and visit DriveBC for information about highway access. https://ow.ly/7oLa50ZsXek https://ow.ly/NNQU50ZsXej

07/25/2026

UPDATE: 25 JULY 2026, 1:00pm

The Evacuation Alert is still in effect; no Evacuation Order has been issued at this time.

However, although the Coyote Creek wildfire continues to be a threat, cooler weather conditions, rain, and continued fire suppression efforts mean that fire growth is expected to remain manageable.

BC Wildfire Service has deployed a significant number of resources. Multiple firefighters along with aviation, heavy equipment, and structure protection resources have been working continually to suppress growth.

We will continue to update as we receive information. Please visit BC Wildfire Service for the most up to date information about the fire, and visit DriveBC for information about highway access. https://ow.ly/7oLa50ZsXek https://ow.ly/NNQU50ZsXej

07/24/2026

UPDATE: 24 JULY 2026, 10:30am

The Coyote Creek wildfire continues to be a threat. BC Wildfire Service has deployed a significant number of resources. Multiple firefighters along with aviation, heavy equipment, and structure protection resources are working to suppress growth.

The Evacuation Alert is still in effect; no Evacuation Order has been issued at this time.

We will continue to update as we receive information. Please visit BC Wildfire Service for the most up to date information about the fire, and visit DriveBC for information about highway access. www.drivebc.ca/ https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=R41118&source=map

07/23/2026

EVACUATION ALERT:
The RDKS and Gitwangak First Nation have issued a joint Evacuation Alert for Cedarvale near Hwy 16, as shown on the map, due to the Coyote Creek wildfire, effect July 23 at 1:00pm.
Please note this is *not* for the Gitwangak community - the alert is only for the area shown on the map.
An evacuation alert means those in the area should be ready to leave on short notice. We will update as information becomes available, for full details visit: https://link.rdks.bc.ca/emergency or visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status

06/05/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkdmvQFaK58

We talk a lot about emergency kits and grab-and-go bags, but what's...

05/07/2026

There's a lot of phony content on social media. Can you tell what's fake versus what's real when you're looking for emergency updates on a site like Facebook?

In October 2025, a failing unauthorized dam at the outlet of Fadear Lake, a remote area of the TNRD, generated significant public interest. The first photo below shows an accurate photo of the unauthorized dam, taken by TNRD staff. The other photo is an unrealistic, AI-generated image with a sensationalized header, which was used in a post by a Facebook account that intentionally misrepresented the situation and was shared more widely on social media.

With a bit of critical thinking, it is easy to debunk the AI photo as being phony in this situation. But fake photos of emergencies created with AI can often be harder to spot than this.

If you come across an image or content online about a wildfire or flood and it seems sensational, or doesn't seem quite right, don't share it right away. Take a few moments to fact check information from official, trusted sources, to be sure that what you are seeing and sharing is accurate.

05/07/2026

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! ‼️
To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! ‼️
To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”

Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others in your community ✔️🤝

Here are some ways to get prepared:

Get to know your community members: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek
Know the hazards in your community: www.PreparedBC.ca/Hazards
Gather your emergency supplies: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit
Make your home emergency plan: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady