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EOC Update: Evacuation ORDER issued for Electoral Area C - July 19, 2021 10:30 pm
News ArticlePursuant 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 Inkaneep Creek wildfire in Electoral Area C. The wildfire is currently located on Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) land approximately six (6) km north of Osoyoos, but moving rapidly north into the Regional District boundary.
RCMP and Search & Rescue will be expediting notifications and enforcement.
The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following addresses:
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420 BLACK HILLS RD |
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475 BLACK HILLS RD |
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489 BLACK HILLS RD |
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4039 BLACK SAGE RD |
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4099 BLACK SAGE RD |
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4119 BLACK SAGE RD |
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4315 BLACK SAGE RD |
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4839 BLACK SAGE RD |
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4891 BLACK SAGE RD |
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4923 BLACK SAGE RD |
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5393 BLACK SAGE RD |
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5407 BLACK SAGE RD |
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5431 BLACK SAGE RD |
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5477 BLACK SAGE RD |
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401 BURROWING OWL PL |
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500 BURROWING OWL PL |
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555 BURROWING OWL PL |
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239 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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256 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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267 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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305 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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353 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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490 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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508 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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508 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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554 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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604 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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650 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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651 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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670 MCCUDDY CREEK RD |
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6017 MCKINNEY RD |
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6470 MCKINNEY RD |
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6514 MCKINNEY RD |
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6540 MCKINNEY RD |
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6561 MCKINNEY RD |
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6584 MCKINNEY RD |
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208 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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222 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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428 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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465 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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465 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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465 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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507 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD |
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131 PORCUPINE PL |
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136 PORCUPINE PL |
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145 PORCUPINE PL |
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156 PORCUPINE PL |
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161 PORCUPINE PL |
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173 PORCUPINE PL |
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198 PORCUPINE PL |
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495 SADDLE RIDGE RD |
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501 SADDLE RIDGE RD |
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317 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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338 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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399 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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410 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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441 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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489 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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498 SHRIKE HILL RD |
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499 SHRIKE HILL RD |
Issued by Director of EOC
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, please visit the ESS Reception Centre at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97, 36217 Main Street, Oliver.
- 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/
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
- If you identify as having extraordinary needs, contact 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 than you have to.
- Take critical items only if they are immediately available:
- 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
