McDougall Creek Wildfire Evacuation Alert expanded
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The evacuation alert area for the McDougall Creek Wildfire Central has expanded to include an additional 924 properties north of Traders Cove up to and including Caesars Landing.
The McDougall Creek Wildfire is currently estimated at 300 hectares and is classified as out of control.
An Evacuation Order remains in place for 68 properties. Evacuees should register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ or attend the Information Centre at Royal LePage Place, 2760 Cameron Road in West Kelowna. If you are evacuating, please connect with friends and family for options for temporary accommodations as tourism partners are at capacity.
A public information line is available at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).
A map of properties under Alert and Order can be found at cordemergency.ca or search by street address on the interactive map to determine if you are affected.
Those under Evacuation Alert should be prepared to evacuate your premises or property immediately upon notice. Upon notification of an Evacuation Alert, prepare for the potential of an evacuation by:
- Locating all family members or co-workers and designate a meeting place outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called while separated.
- Gathering essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependants and, if you choose, keepsakes, photographs, etc. Have these items readily available for quick departure.
- Preparing to move any disabled persons, seniors and children.
- Moving pets and livestock to a safe area.
- Monitoring official sources for information on evacuation alerts, orders, and location of Reception Centre.
For more information, check out our website at cordemergency.ca.
For municipal and local government information such as potential road and parks closures, visit their websites:
Motorists considering travelling on Highway 97 and Westside Road visit drivebc.ca for up-to-date road closures information.
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