Additional West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation Properties Removed from Evacuation Order
Kelowna, B.C. – Families from hundreds of properties in West Kelowna Estates are now able to return home. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for several West Kelowna properties and placed them on Evacuation Alert only due to the McDougall Creek Fire.
The following properties are now within the evacuation alert areas and no further changes for West Kelowna will be issued today:
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AURORA HTS
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CALEDONIA WAY
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COVINGTON CRES
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COVINGTON KEY
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DIAMOND VIEW DR
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FAULKNER CRES
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FAULKNER CRT
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FAULKNER RD
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HORIZON CRT
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HORIZON DR
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KELOKA DR
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KELOKA WAY
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MARATHON CRT
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MOONBEAM CLOSE
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OLYMPUS WAY
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PEAK POINT CRT
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PEAK POINT DR
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PINEWOOD PL
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SCOTT CRES (only properties from Diamond View DR to 1763 Scott CRES)
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SHALERIDGE PL (only properties from 1797 - 1849)
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SPYGLASS WAY
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STARLIGHT CRES
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SUNVIEW DR
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SUNVIEW PL
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WESTLAKE RD (only addresses on the east side of Westlake RD from Sussex RD up to West Kelowna RD)
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WESTVIEW PL
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WESTVIEW WALK
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WESTVIEW WAY
View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.
Residents of properties on evacuation alert must be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period.
As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in a safe return. The public is reminded, for the safety of the public and fire crews, please do not enter areas under an evacuation order. There are still many areas where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) in West Kelowna will move to the gym at Mount Boucherie Secondary School at 2751 Cameron Road tomorrow. The hours will be:
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Friday hours – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Weekend hours – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Asquith Road Transfer Station in the city of West Kelowna will resume normal operations on Friday for residential garbage. Yard waste is not being accepted at this time.
Resources for residents returning to their homes include:
Residents are asked to stay up to date with the status of evacuation alerts and orders through the CORD emergency site and also subscribe to receive e-updates. Go online to cordemergency.ca. View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.
More Information:
For more information, contact the information line at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).
For municipal and local government information such as boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites:
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