Continued Evacuation Orders downgraded to Evacuation Alerts in parts of West Kelowna
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for the following properties in upper Tallus Ridge, Shannon Woods Drive and Rainbow Road areas in the City of West Kelowna and placed them on Evacuation Alert:
- Eagle Ridge DR
- Shannon Woods DR
- Shannon Woods CRES
- Shannon Woods WAY
- Shannon Woods PL
- 1950 Shannon Lake RD
- 2080 Shannon Lake RD
- 2050 Shannon Lake RD
- 1980 Shannon Lake RD
- 2120 Shannon Lake RD
- 2030 Shannon Lake RD
- 2390 Tallus Ridge DR
- Mountains Hollow LANE
- 2411 to 2551 Paramount DR
- Rainbow RD
- 2620 Rubicon RD
- 2630 Rubicon RD
- 3127 Smith Creek RD
- 3133 Smith Creek RD
- 3139 Smith Creek RD
- 3147 Smith Creek RD
- 3151 Smith Creek RD
- 1-3151 Smith Creek RD
Residents of properties on evacuation alert must continue to be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period.
Areas and roads under an evacuation order remain closed to the public.
Residents are encouraged to check the map before heading home to confirm the status of their property. View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.
As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in their safe return. The public is reminded, for the safety of the public and fire crews still working in the area, 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.
Resources for residents returning to their homes include:
- Emergency Management BC
- Returning Home after a Fire
- Interior Health’s Emergency Information
- CORD Resources
Residents are asked to stay up to date through the CORD emergency site and also subscribe to receive e-updates. Go online to cordemergency.ca.
Residents are also reminded to please stay off the lake north of the William R. Bennett Bridge to allow unhindered access to BC Wildfire Service aircraft.
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:
- City of Kelowna
- City of West Kelowna
- District of Lake Country
- District of Peachland
- Regional District of Central Okanagan
- Westbank First Nation
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