Shackan Indian Band

From the Council of: Shackan Indian Band

Date of Duly convened meeting:
July 25, 2026 

2099 Granite Avenue
Merritt, British Columbia
V1K1B8

Issuance of an Evacuation Alert

On July 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM the Shackan Indian Band Council, pursuant to the Authority of the Chief and Council as per its funding agreement with Canada which outlines that Chief and Council “shall at all times provide for the preservation of public health and safety and the protection of the environment and upon determination by the primary response agency issues an evacuation alert for SHACKAN INDIAN BAND.

The evacuation alert will remain in effect until:

• The primary response agency has notified the Shackan Indian Band that the threat to the health and safety of the community members and property has diminished and can be rescinded; or
• The primary response agency has notified the Shackan Indian Band that the threat to the health and safety of the community members and property has increased and an upgrade to an evacuation order is required.

The Shackan Band Chief & Council will notify community members of the evacuation alert via one of the following methods:

• Door-to-door
• Telephone
• Notice posted at critical service buildings i.e.: Band Office, Health Centre, School, etc.
• Community meeting
• Social media

Signed by:

Chief Lindsay Tighe

Signed by:

Councillor Savannah Joe

Signed by:

Councillor Jordan Joe