Leader of transformation in the B.C. public service - digital operations and engagement, emergencies, product director, program owner, culture change.
Victoria, British Columbia
Joined January 2009
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Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋HEADS UP - Google Maps is having issues displaying correct updated information regarding wildfires, evacuation orders and closures in the Province.
‼️For latest updates on wildfire closures or advisories use DriveBC.ca
ℹ️Helpful links:
emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/
drivebc.ca/advisories
wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
✅OPEN - #BCHwy5 is now open in both directions between #HopeBC and #Merritt following an overnight closure. #Coquihalla
⚠️❄️PLEASE NOTE: A travel advisory remains in effect. Expect compact snow, bumpy sections and narrow lanes due to heavy snow load. Drive with caution and watch for crews.
ℹ️For more info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-120.9849607…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
🚨 #BCHwy3 Detour Coming Soon!
Crews working 24-7 after Dec.16 washout btwn #HopeBC & #Princeton.
Interim detour expected btwn Boxing Day 🎁 & New Year’s 🎉 (weather permitting).
Long-term repairs = major design & rebuild; detour stays until done.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
🏔️ #BCHwy3 👀
🚧 Round‑the‑clock recovery in action ‼️
🏗️ Excavators, dozers, & drill rigs are hard at work at the major washout from #HopeBC to #Princeton.
Crews are pushing day & night to restore access and keep B.C. moving.
Check @DriveBC for updates.
@EAMOperations 👍🏼
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⚠️ #BCHwy5 southbound between #Merritt and #HopeBC, a travel advisory is in effect. Expect major delays due to a vehicle incident. #CoquihallaHwy
ℹ️ More info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-120.9858167…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
Drivers are warned of wet and snowy conditions on parts of Vancouver Island Saturday, with gale warnings in effect for several coastal areas.
cheknews.ca/wet-snowy-drivin…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋⚠️HEADS UP - #BCHwy5 A travel advisory is in effect on the #Coquihalla due to heavy snowfall and high winds in the forecast. Travelers should expect major delays between #HopeBC and #Merritt and potential outages to power and facilities.
ℹ️For more info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-120.6807492…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔🚧REMINDER - #BCHwy3 crews remain hard at work day and night as they repair the highway following last week's storm.
22 separate locations have been damaged, 11 of which deemed extensive.
⛔Highway 3 remains closed between #HopeBC and #ManningPark until further notice.
➡️Our latest DriveBC Advisory: drivebc.ca/advisories/highwa…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋🚧REMINDER - Repairs continue along #BCHwy3 between #HopeBC and #ManningPark due to the #BCFlood we've experienced this past week.
⛔Highway 3 remains closed in both directions through this stretch.
➡️Check out our latest DriveBC Advisory update here: drivebc.ca/advisories/highwa…
Russel Lolacher retweeted
@EAMOperations crews continue working along various routes. Please watch for crews, obey traffic control devices, and reduce speeds.
Recovery efforts ongoing. Lots of progress made to-date. Work continues.
Check @DriveBC for updates. #FraserValley #HopeBC
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔REMINDER - Morris Valley Rd is closed due to trees & hydro lines down. Next update approx. 3:00PM.
ℹ️drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=n… #Harrison #Agassiz
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔️#BCHwy1 Closed in both directions between #YaleBC & #BostonBar due to rocks, trees, and hydro lines on the road. #HopeBC #FraserCanyon
Russel Lolacher retweeted
👋⛔️REMINDER - #BCHwy3 remains closed between #HopeBC and #ManningPark. While there is no estimated time of opening, crews are working around the clock to replace culverts and clean up debris. #CrowsnestHwy
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔#BCHwy1 Closure starting at 10pm tonight until Mon Dec 15 between #HopeBC & #Lytton due to risk of rockfall, debris flows and washouts with heavy rainfall forecast. ℹ️drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=n… #FraserCanyon
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⛔#BCHwy99 Closure starting at 8pm tonight until Mon Dec 15 9km north of #Pemberton to #Lillooet due to risk of rockfall, debris flows and washouts with heavy rainfall forecast. ℹ️drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=n… #SeaToSky
Russel Lolacher retweeted
ATTN #BCHwy1 Travellers:
1 lane open each way, east of #Chilliwack, between #BCHwy9 and #HopeBC.
Speed limit is reduced to 50km/h. And oversized loads are not permitted.
Check @drivebc for updates.
With ongoing weather systems, crews are out actively patrolling.
Russel Lolacher retweeted
⚠️We have issued the following Travel Advisories in anticipation of the incoming storm. 🌧️
#BCHwy1 #FraserCanyon - #HopeBC to #Lytton
#BCHwy5 #Coquihalla - #HopeBC to #Merritt
#BCHwy99 #DuffeyLakeRd - #MtCurrie to #Lillooet
ℹ️These highways are currently open, but may close with little or no notice in the event of debris flows, flooding, or washouts. Exercise caution, consider alternate routes or delay travel.
