News releases
Okanagan Centre Fire News Release #1
July 15, 2017
The Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support Lake Country fire crews fighting a spreading grass fire in Okanagan Centre.
A tactical evacuation is underway for some homes in the area of the fire along Okanagan Centre Road West.
Ground and air crews are involved in fighting the blaze…
Large Debris Clean Up on Local Lakes - News Release #132
July 13, 2017
Barges continue to remove unnatural debris from the shores of local lakes including unclaimed broken docks, unregistered boats, garbage and barrels, along with large trees or stumps. Damaged docks and pilings still in place are the responsibility of the property owner.
Any debris that residents do…
Reception Center Set-Up for Evacuees Outside of RDCO
July 12, 2017
Emergency Management BC has requested the Regional District of the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Center to provide temporary group accommodation for up to 500 people on Evacuation Order due to fires in the Columbia Cariboo Regional District, Thompson Nicola Regional District and Regional…
Lake Country Flood Evacuation Alert Rescinded - News Release #131
July 12, 2017
The Evacuation Alerts for the following Lake Country properties have been rescinded:
3210 Clement Road
3211 Clement Road
3226 Clement Road
3242 Clement Road
3245 Clement Road
3258 Clement Road
3265 Clement Road
3274 Clement Road
3290 Clement Road
3295 Clement Road
3310 Clement Road
3338 Clement…
Recovery efforts ongoing - News Release #130
July 11, 2017
BC wildfire crews are wrapping up work in the Central Okanagan before redeployment to other locations in the province. Local contactors will continue to help with recovery efforts, moving forward with sandbag and lake debris removal.
Sandbag removal
Waterfront property owners with sandbag walls…
