Calm heads needed in row over evacuation order
If an RCMP officer knocked on your door and told you to evacuate your home due to an approaching wildfire, what would you do?
Most of us would get out as fast as we could.
But, as it turns out, an evacuation order isn’t really an order; it’s just a very strong suggestion. They’re issued only reluctantly and under dire circumstances, but if you decide to stay in your home, you won’t be charged with anything.
That’s come to light as people have been asking questions of authorities in the wake of the current wildfire crisis. And another detail of evacuation orders — an exception to the rule — has made the headlines in the last couple of days.