No Additional Evacuation Order Rescinds Expected Tonight
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any further evacuation orders or alerts in the Central Okanagan this evening.
A livestream press conference is scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to provide an update on the wildfires conditions and response efforts. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/regionaldistrict
View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map. Resources and links are available on cordemergency.ca/resources to support residents who have been able to return home to date. This includes guides and checklists for food safety, electrical and natural gas services, and on potential hazards that may still be present on the property or area.
The public is reminded, for their safety and that of fire crews, not to enter areas that remain under an Evacuation Order. Many areas still exist where active firefighting is underway and ongoing dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose risks.
Residents are asked to stay up to date with the status of evacuation alerts and orders through the CORD emergency site and to 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). While we welcome all inquiries, the Emergency Operation Centre is also appealing to the public to only call the public information line if their matter is urgent, if they are on Evacuation Order or if they have been called to confirm a loss on their property. This will allow the Emergency Operations Centre the time to focus resources on helping those who need it most at this difficult time. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
For municipal and local government information such as boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites:
