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Residents under an Evacuation Alert can now register with Emergency Support Services: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/  This site increases the speed of ESS services for potential evacuees.

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

CivicReady® Mass Notification System – sign up for routine and emergency notifications: https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/civic-ready/

When under order please register at ess.gov.bc.ca

Click on self-register now on website.

What you should do:

• You must leave the area immediately.
• Follow the directions of emergency responders and travel the designated or safest route available.
• Register as an evacuee at 199 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC.
• If you need transportation assistance from the evacuation area, contact the RDOS EOC.
• If you identify as having extraordinary needs, contact the RDOS EOC for assistance.
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
• Close all windows and doors
• Please store your Fire Arms in accordance with Section 118 of the Fire Arms 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 then you have to.
• 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 a leash.
  • Pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals:
    • Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help, call (250) 809 – 7152
• Farmers who require assistance call the RDOS EOC.

• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.