Friday, December 3, 2021 12:00 pm

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) continues to conduct Rapid Damage Assessments (RDA) throughout the region. If you have already received an RDA, but flood waters entered your home again during the November 29 - December 1, 2021 weather event, your home should be re-assessed.

With many homes impacted, various placards have been issued. For steps and protocols, including colour designations, please visit the Resources tab at https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca and select Recovery Information to view the checklist for re-entry.

Evacuation Alerts and Orders
An aerial flyover of the Tulameen River and Similkameen River is being conducted (Dec. 3, 2021).
This assessment, along with information and data gathered on the the ground, will help determine the status of Evacuation Alerts and Orders.

For the latest updates, please visit https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca

River Forecast Centre
UPDATE: ENDED - High Streamflow Advisory – Tulameen, Similkameen – ISSUED: Dec. 3, 2021 6:45 am

The River Forecast Centre is ending a High Streamflow Advisory for:

• Tulameen River
• Similkameen River

Rivers are receding after recent peaks following a series of three atmospheric rivers. Temperatures at Princeton and Merritt are forecast to be near or below freezing over the upcoming 7‐days. Rivers and creeks are expected to continue receding through this period. The risk of additional atmospheric rivers occurring along the British Columbia coast will remain through the fall & winter.

The public is advised to stay clear of the fast‐flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the high‐streamflow period.

Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Do not use backcountry or Forest Service Roads, they may be eroded and their stability cannot be guaranteed. If you must travel, check drivebc.ca for the latest udpates.

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Please be proactive by regularly checking RDOS web and social media channels, and monitoring local media sources.

Twitter: @EmergMgtRDOS

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Sand and Sandbags
For current sandbagging locations, please visit RDOS mapping or call the EOC at 250-490-4225.

Residents are advised that sandbagging locations will be demobilized in the coming days, as the flooding threat decreases.

Issued by Director of RDOS EOC

Sandbagging location in San Ang, east of Princeton in Electoral Area H (December 2, 2021)