Over 400 properties in the Scotty Creek subdivision have been placed on evacuation alert.
Some residents in the Scotty Creek subdivision of the Ellison area of the Regional District are now on Evacuation Alert.
439 properties along the following streets and addresses are affected by this alert and should be prepared to leave on short notice:
- Weston Road
- Seratoga Road
- Chatham Court
- Chatham Road
- Daryl Road
- Parkdale Road
- Parkdale Crescent
- Esquire Road
- Norwood Road
- Marion Road
- Arvid Court
- 3235 Lakha Road
- 3231 through 3811 on Old Vernon Road
- 3340 Scotty Creek Road
- 4500 Block to 5100 Block on Scotty Creek Road
- 4700 to 4900 Bulman Road
A professional engineer will assess conditions of Scotty Creek in the morning before anticipated rainfall later in the day. More information on the status of this alert is expected by early tomorrow afternoon.
An evacuation alert means that residents may be asked to leave their homes with little advance notice for at least 72 hours. Residents should prepare by organizing an emergency supply kit with necessary medications, personal toiletries, change of clothing and personal and family documents.