Mount Underwood Wildfire
ʔuḥʔaƛḥasuu Citizens,
The current wildfire situation on Vancouver Island is causing worry and uncertainty for many. Please know that Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is working closely with BC Wildfire Service and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) to receive timely updates and share accurate information with our community as quickly as possible.
To stay informed, here are a few important online resources you can access:
- ACRD Emergency Program Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AVEmergencyprogram
- ACRD Website: https://www.acrd.bc.ca/mount-underwood-wildfire
- BC Wildfire Service Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo
- BC Wildfire Service Website: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
We also strongly encourage all citizens within the ACRD to sign up for Voyent Alert!, a free emergency notification system used by the ACRD. This service sends critical, location-specific updates—including evacuation alerts and orders—directly to your phone or email. Register at https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community or download the app through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
If you are in the Port Alberni area and are feeling uncertain, please make use of all the ACRD’s available emergency services and supports in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Evacuees can contact the ACRD’s call centre at (250) 720-2738 between 8:00am and 10:00pm for transportation assistance.
If you’re outside the affected area, continue using the resources above.
Please stay safe, stay informed, and take care of one another during this time.
Sincerely,
Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government – Ucluelet First Nation
