The District of Elkford has confirmed it is maintaining the State of Local Emergency declared yesterday evening.
The Emergency Operation Centre will be open until 11 p.m. tonight and will re-open at 7 a.m. tomorrow. Should you require assistance during these hours please call 250-865-4023 and after hours call 250-910-4004.
The Evacuation Order has been reduced to the Elk River Forest Service Road north of Elkford and the area around Water and Front Street south to Balmer Drive on the Elk River side of Highway #43. South of Balmer Drive on the Elk River side of Highway 43 an Evacuation Alert has been declared.
An evacuation alert means residents should remain alert to changing conditions and be prepared to leave immediately should an order be issued. Should an order be issued, officials for the District will attend to advise residents of the Order and direct you to the Reception Centre.
The Reception Centre remains at the Elkford Firehall at 2300 Balmer Drive and residents impacted can contact Emergency Social Services at 250-603-9934.
Highway 43 through Elkford has been reopened to all traffic. Drivers are asked to drive slowly around the barriers near the small amount of water remaining on the road surface.
"The Elk River has dropped somewhat, but rain overnight may increase the flow," read a statement from the District of Elkford. "Residents are asked to stay away from the Elk River and Boivin Creek and to stay off the roads and trails north of Elkford.
"We will continue to monitor the bridges and water levels along the Elk River and Boivin Creek throughout the night and have an excavator on standby should it be necessary to remove debris.
Community updates will continue to be provided at www.thefreepress.ca