EOC Update: Evacuation ORDER due to the Brenda Creek wildfire in Electoral Area H July 15, 2021 4:30am

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Published: July 15, 2021

Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation ORDER has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) due to immediate danger to life safety due to the Brenda Creek wildfire, south of Brenda Mine wildfire, in Electoral Area “H”.

Central Okanagan Search & Rescue and RCMP will be expediting this action.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following addresses:

2701

Peachland FSR

2705

Peachland FSR

114

LYRIC LANE

118

LYRIC LANE

124

LYRIC LANE

100

BLUE GATE LANE

106

BLUE GATE LANE

119

TWILIGHT LANE

111

TWILIGHT LANE

115

TWILIGHT LANE

165

CAMPBELL LANE

150

DAM LANE

116

WHISKEY JACK LANE

128

WHISKEY JACK LANE

155

LUPINE LANE

151

LUPINE LANE

161

CAMPBELL LANE

141

LUPINE LANE

153

CAMPBELL LANE

134

WHISKEY JACK LANE

130

WHISKEY JACK LANE

159

LUPINE LANE

163

LUPINE LANE

171

LUPINE LANE

150

WHISKEY JACK LANE

110

BLUE GATE LANE

173

CAMPBELL LANE

157

CAMPBELL LANE

146

WHISKEY JACK LANE

175

LUPINE LANE

143

CAMPBELL LANE

145

LUPINE LANE

110

LYRIC LANE

169

CAMPBELL LANE

147

CAMPBELL LANE

120

WHISKEY JACK LANE

142

WHISKEY JACK LANE

138

WHISKEY JACK LANE

167

LUPINE LANE

124

WHISKEY JACK LANE

200

HEADWATERS LANE
  • 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 
  • If you are on vacation in the area, please return home. 
  • Due to a shortage of hotel accommodations, please consider making arrangements to stay with family or friends if possible. 
  • If you require services, please visit the ESS Reception Centre at 199 Ellis Street, Penticton.
  • For ESS information, please call: 250-486-1890. 
  • 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.                   

 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/

  

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ORDER IS ISSUED 

  • 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 the designated Reception Centre.
  • If you need transportation assistance from the evacuation, area contact the RDOS EOC.
    • If you identify as having extraordinary needs, please 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 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 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 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 the RDOS EOC. 
  • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

              YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

 

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