EOC Update: Evacuation Order and Alert RESCINDED along selected properties along Hwy 3A August 10, 2022, 10:00 am
News ArticleThe Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has rescinded the Evacuation Order for selected properties along Hwy 3A.
Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for properties from Twin Lakes to just north of Olalla. This includes selected properties accessing homes along Sheep Creek Rd. Highway 3A will remain closed for through traffic. Check points have been established along Highway 3A to restrict traffic to only local traffic accessing properties on Evacuation Alert. Due to the threat of wildfire, these properties will remain on Evacuation Alert.
The communities of Olalla, Apex and sections of Green Mountain Rd remain on Evacuation Order.
The Evacuation Alert for the Twin Lakes area and White Lake Road has been removed.
Interactive Map showing current Evacuation Orders and Alerts
Properties on Evacuation Order: 493 Electoral Areas G and I
Properties on Evacuation Alert: 909 Electoral Areas G and I, Village of Keremeos
Video Update: Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 10:30 am PT
The EOC is hosted an electronic video update to provide information about the Keremeos Creek wildfire (K50863).
Watch the electronic video update on the RDOS YouTube channel.
Join the meeting by clicking here or visiting https://rdos.webex.com/
Webinar access code: 2481 802 6622
Webinar password: RD@S (7317 from phones)
Join the audio conference only via telephone: 1-833-311-4101 Canada Toll Free
Disaster Psychosocial Services Program: 1-888-686-3022
Voyent Alert! Notifications
Click here to register for routine and emergency notifications via email, text, or telephone.
You can also find a link to Voyent Alert! on the RDOS website: www.rdos.bc.ca
For further information, please call the EOC at 250-490-4225.
In the case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Issued by Director of RDOS EOC.