Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:00 pm

Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation ORDER has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) due to the immediate danger to life and property due to flooding along the Similkameen River in Electoral Area H, evacuation of properties in Schedule 1 is to commence immediately.

RCMP will be expediting this action.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following properties listed in the attached Schedules 1 and 2.

Schedule 1 – List of Properties

Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen

See Map Below 

Please visit the RDOS EOC website for resource links and information updates: https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/resources/

Interactive Map of RDOS Evacuation Orders and Alerts:

https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/interactive-map/

Schedule 2 – Map of Properties

• All evacuees are asked to register online with the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool even if you do not require referrals such as housing or other services: ess.gov.bc.ca
• Due to a shortage of hotel accommodations, please consider making arrangements to stay with family or friends if possible. Take pets with you if you can.
• If you require services or information, please contact Emergency Support Services if you are unable to register online: 1-833-498-3770
• If you have pets or livestock that need to be cared for and billeted, please contact Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT) for support: 250-809-7152

Once you are evacuated from your home, if you have not already done so, please register for CivicReady to receive notifications by phone, email and text.

https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/civicready-mass-notification-system

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ORDER IS ISSUED

• You must leave the area immediately.
• Follow directions of emergency responders and travel designated or safest route available.
• Register as an evacuee at the designated Reception Centre or online: ess.gov.bc.ca
• If you need transportation assistance from evacuation area, call RDOS EOC: 250-490-4225
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
• Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation.  Do not use more vehicles than you have to.

• If you identify as having extraordinary needs, contact RDOS EOC for assistance.

• Take critical items only if they are immediately available:
  • government-issued ID
  • medications
  • eyeglasses
  • valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information)
  • immediate care needs for dependents

• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.

• Pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals should make arrangements when an Evacuation Alert is issued.

Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help: 250-809-7152

• Farmers who require assistance, please call RDOS EOC: 250-490-4225
• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY