BC EmergencyInfo Threader

For more information, see the alert on the EmergencyInfoBC webpage: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floodorder-kitimatstikine-15jan26/

Understanding emergency events
• Evacuation stages
• Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
• Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
• Evacuation Rescind
The threat to life and safety has passed.

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The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert issued for some properties in the Kispiox River area (2240 Poplar Park Road, 4917 Kispiox Valley Road, Cassiar Land District Lot 2281 and 4637 Kispiox Valley Road).

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#BCemerg | Flood | Evacuation Alert RESCINDED for Kispiox River Area |

For more information, see the alert on the EmergencyInfoBC webpage: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/arctic-outflow-17feb2026/

Recommended actions
• If you are in the area under an Arctic Outflow Warning:
1
Know the symptoms of cold-related illness and seek medical care if you or
someone you are caring for are unwell:
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number in case of a m...

Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces
• Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces may be opened by local
authorities in your area.
• Locations may be added by your local authority directly to Emergency Map
BC
• Locations may be listed on your...

Active Arctic Outflow Warnings in B.C.
• Arctic Outflow
• North Coast – inland including Kitimat
• North Coast – inland including Terrace

An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast – Inland including Kitimat and Terrace, B.C.

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#BCemerg | Arctic Outflow | Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast |

For more information, see the alert on the EmergencyInfoBC webpage: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/arctic-outflow-17feb2026/

Recommended actions
• If you are in the area under an Arctic Outflow Warning:
1
Know the symptoms of cold-related illness and seek medical care if you or
someone you are caring for are unwell:
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number in case of a m...

Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces
• Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces may be opened by local
authorities in your area.
• Locations may be added by your local authority directly to Emergency Map
BC
• Locations may be listed on your...

Active Arctic Outflow Warnings in B.C.
• Arctic Outflow
• North Coast – inland including Kitimat
• North Coast – inland including Terrace

An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast – Inland including Kitimat and Terrace, B.C.

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#BCemerg | Arctic Outflow | Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast |

For more information, see the alert on the EmergencyInfoBC webpage: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/arctic-outflow-17feb2026/

Recommended actions
• If you are in the area under an Arctic Outflow Warning:
1
Know the symptoms of cold-related illness and seek medical care if you or
someone you are caring for are unwell:
Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number in case of a m...

Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces
• Emergency Warming Centres and Public Warming Spaces may be opened by local
authorities in your area.
• Locations may be added by your local authority directly to Emergency Map
BC
• Locations may be listed on your...

Active Arctic Outflow Warnings in B.C.
• Arctic Outflow
• North Coast – inland including Kitimat
• North Coast – inland including Stewart
• North Coast – inland including Terrace

An Arctic Outflow Warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for North Coast – Inland including Kitimat, Stewart and Terrace, B.C.

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#BCemerg | Arctic Outflow | Arctic Outflow Warning issued for North Coast |

The River Forecast Centre has ended the Flood Watch issued for the North Coast including tributaries along the outer coast and inland areas including Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace and surrounding areas.

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#BCemerg | Flood | Flood Watch ended for North Coast |

For more information, see the alert on the EmergencyInfoBC webpage: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/flood-watch-north-coast-3feb2026/

Understanding emergency events
• Flood advisory stages
• High Streamflow Advisory
River levels are rising or are expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not
expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
• Flood Watch
River levels are rising and will approach ...

Recommended actions
• During a Flood Watch:
1
Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers. Riverbanks may be unstable and dangerous.
2
Visit your local government or First Nation website for information about your
community.

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The River Forecast Centre has upgraded a High Streamflow Advisory to a Flood Watch for the North Coast including tributaries along the outer coast and inland areas including Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace and surrounding areas.

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#BCemerg | Flood | High Streamflow Advisory UPGRADED to Flood Watch for North Coast |

For more information, see the alert on the EmergencyInfoBC webpage: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floodwatch-somass-river-port-alberni-englishman-river-30jan2026/