News releases
News Release No. 22 Evacuation Alert rescinded for Hodges Road properties
May 12, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. – An Evacuation Alert has been rescinded for two properties in the Killiney Beach area of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
Property owners at 9294 and 9304 Hodges Road are no longer under the Alert. The Evacuation Alert for 9284 Hodges Road remains in effect and the…
Evacuation order rescinded for Philpott Road properties
May 11, 2018
News Release No. 21
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Order, enacted on Wednesday, May 9, for the 8 properties along Philpott Road has been rescinded.
On Wednesday, May 9, a bridge across Darley Creek was in danger of being washed out, which would have left residents on Philpott Road isolated…
Crews assess flood impacts and mitigation measures
May 10, 2018
Crews spent Thursday evaluating flooding mitigation measures after Wednesday’s rain caused localized flooding and record creek flows.
Mission Creek reached a record flow rate overnight of 124 m3/s. Mitigation efforts including raised dikes installed last year and sand bags and tiger dams installed…
Rain prompts renewed creek safety warning
May 9, 2018
News Release No. 19 Central Okanagan, B.C. – Following Wednesday morning’s rainfall, residents across the Central Okanagan region are being reminded to exercise caution and stay away from creeks as flow rates are expected to increase.
After a rain event it can take between a few hours and a few…
Heavy rains forecast prompt further precautionary measures around Mission Creek
May 8, 2018
News Release No. 18 Kelowna, B.C. – With heavy rains in the forecast Wednesday to Friday this week, residents will see Wildfire Service crews and contractors working in high risk areas around Mission Creek from Lakeshore to Okanagan Lake to put additional precautionary measures in place.
“The…
