Evacuation Orders shift to Alerts in Lindley Drive area for Westbank First Nation IR#10
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert for the following properties in Westbank First Nation IR#10:
- 567 Lindley Dr.
- 571 Lindley Dr.
- 575 Lindly Dr.
- 577 Lindley Dr.
- 585-B Lindley Dr.
- 587 Lindley Dr.
- 588 Lindley Dr.
- 610 Lindley Dr.
- 626 Lindley Dr.
- 602B Lindley Dr.
Areas and roads under an evacuation order remain closed to the public. The Bear Creek and Westside Road blockade remains in place. Residents’ access will be open from the blockade to Lindley Drive.
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. Residents are encouraged to check the cordemergency.ca map before heading home to confirm the status of their property.
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, 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 also reminded to please stay off the lake north of the William R. Bennett Bridge to allow unhindered access to BC Wildfire Service aircraft.
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.
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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