15:00 today, Cache Creek residents can go home. The Department of Transportation requested that these evacuees and that eventually go home, follow the directions, road closures, signage and links to avoid.

Repeat your home

On arrival, it is important to all the signs and include respecting the assessment of the damage signs (warning that the local authorities damaged the building to indicate ask whether a structure is adapted to a new entry, access is restricted dangerous to jump or area).

If you can get into your house once, take take valuables and steps to protect your property. If you are able, safe and back:

  • Carry supplies such as flashlights, tools, water, gloves, garbage bags and first aid kit.
  • smell walk around the perimeter in front of the input, considering the wiring, any gas or falling dirt. Insert and carefully check that the main switch is turned off.
  • Only use generators outdoors; not connect to an internal circuit.
  • Note wastewater and water damage; septic system or a sump pump can not operate without electricity, and water may not be safe to drink.
  • The system does not use the sewage when you know that it is capable of the waste handling.
  • When using propane or heating oil provider for inspection and service.

insurance issues

  • Check your policy to understand the items in the list and make an inventory of your claim.
  • Take photos or videos, write down the serial numbers take, if possible, and the approximate cost.
  • Notify your mortgage company and inform them about the restoration of their property.
  • Call your insurance representative if you have questions about your insurance.

Food and drinking water safety ( "When in doubt, throw it out!")

  • Throw junk food poor and the food that was stored in the refrigerator, has lost power. If the freezer for more than three days without electricity been exposed to fire or is, discard the contents.
  • Discard foods / exhibits damaged heat, ash, chemicals, chemical flame retardants, soot, water and smoke and, dented or bulging cans; only exposed to smoke cleaning and disinfecting the containers.
  • Food photography is broken; can use the information for insurance purposes required.
  • Do not drink tap water unless the local authorities have given assurances that it is safe to drink. If you're in a well or a cistern that has been damaged, it is assumed that the water is not safe to drink and local authorities for instructions to contact.

Cleaning after a forest fire

Your insurance may cover the housecleaning by a specialist in fire restoration. If you are going to clean your stay:

  • Wear gloves and eye protection, keep children and pets, and ventilate the area are well cleaned. You may need several times to clean up to remove smoke odors.
  • Vacuum clean all surfaces, filter changes and heating and air conditioning ducts.
  • The soot / smoke are removed painted with trisodium phosphate walls.
  • Have hazardous substances such as solvents, when they show signs of damage.

Home repair

  • If your house can be repaired, look for a reputable contractor to restore to help.
  • Check the background of a roofer or manufacturer, the contractor is licensed.
  • Contact to get local authorities in the presentation of plans and a building permit. The damage to public services must be examined under license and repaired.
  • Get a quote in writing before the start of work, a copy of the signed final contract.
  • Pay only by check or credit card; See the end holder paid.
  • If you live in one of the entrepreneurs, Aboriginal and First Nations in Canada (INAC) is able to cover the cost of repairing the houses and buildings, identified in the economic stimulus packages introduced by the government of the local First Nations. If private insurance is available, generally cover first; where there is no insurance, the stimulus package INAC enters into force.

If you have been taken Cattle:

  • Contact your local government Center for Emergency Operations (COE) on the number and location of the animals sold.
  • Check your operational risks and damages, secure the site and contact your insurer.
  • Assess the situation to determine if you have the opportunity to feed, water, shelter and secure grip his farm. Be sure to avoid risks.
  • Assess the status and safety of buildings, equipment and other infrastructure.
  • Check the status of the stored hazardous substances and other fuels.
  • Evaluate and document the damage to the equipment, structures and fences, ensure the integrity of fences return there before the cattle.
  • Animals should not be returned to service until the evacuation alarm is canceled.

If you were founded to protect your pets or have been published:

  • Consider all of the above recommendations.
  • Locate and determine the health of the remaining animals and the condition and provide food, water and security. Your ability to use these key elements continue to provide and more organized when required (for example, by your local government).
  • Document the loss of livestock, farms, fences or equipment. Inform violated any number of animals your local EOC government or killed.

If only temporarily readmission and animals were allowed on site or released accommodated:

  • Stay updated on the risks in your area and follow the instructions of local officials.
  • Locate and determine the health and condition of the remaining animals; provide food, water and security and their ability to continue to meet their needs.
  • Determine if you move or free animals need.
  • If a large number of animals injured or killed, notify your local government EOC.

PreparedBC , Ministry of Health , Ministry of the Agriculture, Office of Insurance of Canada and the province of services of public safety and the emergency - response and recovery site has all the details.