What is an evacuation alert and what is an evacuation order?
Evacuation alerts are issued to notify residents of the potential for harm from unstable river conditions. Those who have been issued with an evacuation order have been offered assistance if transportation from the area is required. A Reception Centre has been set up at the Prince George Civic Centre for those issued evacuation orders. 5. Question: How many times has the River flooded before? Response: Since 1917, 27 ice jam events have occurred. Answer:Approximately ten of the events resulted in significant flooding.
