News releases
Final flooding evacuation alert rescinded - News release #137
July 25, 2017
The remaining evacuation alert for properties affected by flooding in the Central Okanagan has been rescinded. This includes the following properties in West Kelowna:
1302 to 1454 Green Bay Road
3660 to 3697 Green Bay Landing
3575 to 3636 Wiig Road
There are no further evacuation alerts or orders…
Don’t empty sandbags, removals underway
July 21, 2017
Full flood demobilization efforts continue as 125-member crews conduct sandbag removals along private property in areas in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country no longer under threat of flooding and will be expanding into Peachland and Oyama next week.
To make sure sandbags are recorded for pick…
Flooding Evacuation Alert Rescinded
July 21, 2017
An Evacuation Alert have been rescinded for 3896 Truswell Road that was impacted by Okanagan Lake flooding.
One Evacuation Alert remains in effect in the Central Okanagan at this time. See www.cordemergency.ca/maps for more information.
To stay informed about flooding and the recovery efforts,…
Okanagan Centre Fire Evacuation Order Lifted
July 19, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Okanagan Centre Fire Evacuation Order has been rescinded for 58 properties on Nighthawk, Long and Tyndall Roads, effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19. Residents are asked to go to www.cordemergency.ca/resources for information on what to do when returning home after a…
Fire 90 Per Cent Contained
July 18, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Evacuation Orders will remain in place overnight for 58 properties on Nighthawk Road, Long Road and Tyndall Road from south of 10810 to the end of the pavement. Jack Seaton Park and trails remain closed. No Evacuation Alerts are in place at this time.
Fire crews have…
