Evacuation Order Area Permit Application Information

A separate application must be completed for each person applying for entry. Each person entering into the Evacuation Order Area must have an EOC issued Entry Permit. 
Application Priorities - Priority will be given to requests as follows: 
First Priority: Requests to protect public health or the health of responders.
Second Priority: Requests for the protection of government and/or critical infrastructure.
Third Priority: Requests to reduce economic loss. 
Fourth Priority: Requests to retrieve pets, personal documents, belongings, and medications. 

Application Requirements - All Applicants for Evacuation Order Area Access must be accompanied with the following information: 

• Have a valid reason for entry and a written action plan including access route and a secondary egress route if available;
• present substantial evidence that an economic loss can be mitigated through permitted entry in the case of requests to reduce economic loss. That evidence may include, but is not limited to:
• proof of ownership or other evidence that the applicant is authorized to operate or manage the operation,
• the applicant’s purpose for entry,
• the action the applicant proposes to take,
• and evidence that the applicant has the means and ability to accomplish their objectives.

All applicants will be required to agree to the time limit to be inside the evacuation zone set by the EOC and the Incident Commander; and to agree to leave the zone immediately if the Incident Commander deems the area no longer safe.
 
Permit Types :
Temporary Residential Access Permits: Permits to enter into an evacuation order area for a critical reason will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will depend on property location, and the current event situation. These permits will likely have a time limit, and may require an escort, as determined by the Incident Commander. No permits are being issued to re-enter and remain in an Evacuation Order area. 
Basic Necessities Drop-Off Permits: Basic Necessity Drop-Off Permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis for parties to deliver supplies for drop-off at main checkpoints. These permits will not allow access past the checkpoint. No person delivering goods will be allowed to travel into the Evacuation Order area to deliver supplies. Basic Necessity Drop-Off permits will not be granted for delivery of fuel or equipment for the purposes of facilitating response efforts independent from the Provincial response efforts. 
Agriculture Access Permits: Entry for agricultural access will be considered for livestock care only on a case-by-case basis and will depend on property location, and the current event situation. Proof of ownership or other evidence that the applicant is authorized to operate or manage the operation must be included with the application. Applications involving more than one personnel per operation must be accompanied with evidence of requirement for multiple personnel. If applicable, please provide Premise Identification Number and/or Range Tenure Number. 
Essential Services Access Permits: Essential Service Access permits will be granted on a case-by-case basis to providers of essential services who require access into an evacuation order area to maintain infrastructure. In the case of a Company with multiple staff requiring access, the company must complete an application form and receive an Evacuation Order Entry Permit for each employee who requires access to the property. 
Pass Through Permits: Pass through permits will authorize the holder to pass through an Evacuation Order area when their destination lies outside of the Evacuation Order area. Travel will be restricted to specific dates and time of travel, and to a predetermined route. 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

All applicants will be required to indicate their understanding of and sign the following liability waiver in advance of entry: 
I understand and confirm that I have voluntarily chosen to enter into an area that is under an evacuation order due to the extreme and imminent risk to life and safety. I confirm that I am aware of the nature and extent of the risks associated with entering the evacuation area including, but not limited to, the risk of property damage, personal injury, and death. I confirm and acknowledge that the Regional District of Bulkley- Nechako and other responding agencies, and their respective officers, agents, employees, contractors and volunteers (collectively, the “Released Parties”) may not be able to assist or protect me while I am in the evacuation area. I also understand that the risk of danger to life and safety may change suddenly and dramatically, and without warning, and confirm that I have made my own judgment as to the nature and extent of the risks in entering the evacuation area. I voluntarily accept all physical and legal risks resulting from my actions and choices in entering the evacuation area. In consideration for being permitted to temporarily enter the evacuation area, I hereby agree to release and forever discharge and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against all liability of any kind for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I or my next of kin may suffer or claim as a result of my entry into the evacuation area, including any such loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, caused by the negligence of the Released Parties. 

EVACUATION ORDER AREA ACCESS PERMIT APPLICATION FORM: