June 1, 2017 at 9:30 am

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Order for Slocan Valley West Road.

The evacuation order has been issued for the following areas:

2220 to 2987 Slocan Valley West Road.
At this time residents or visitors are required to evacuate the affected area immediately and report to the reception centre at the Passmore Fire Hall 3725 Hwy 6. Residents are advised to stay away from riverbanks and fast flowing water.

For more information visit the Central Kootenay Regional District website or facebook page
or BC Emergency Information website