Osoyoos Indian Band EXPANDS Evacuation ORDER July 22, 2021

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Effective July 22, 2021 at 7:15 pm the Osoyoos Indian Band has issued an Evacuation ORDER for the following properties:

1112

Sage Road

5901

Sandpoint Drive

5952

Harmony Crescent

1160

Sage Road

5905

Sandpoint Drive

5960

Harmony Crescent

1182

Sage Road

5911

Sandpoint Drive

5962

Harmony Crescent

1184

Sage Road

5909

Sandpoint Drive

5966

Harmony Crescent

1199

Sage Road

5953

Sandpoint Drive

5965

Harmony Crescent

1198

Sage Road

5928

Sandpoint Drive

5972

Harmony Crescent

1200

Sage Road

5944

Sandpoint Drive

5976

Harmony Crescent

1246

Sage Road

5954

Sandpoint Drive

5982

Harmony Crescent

1250

Sage Road

5993

Sandpoint Drive

5986

Harmony Crescent

1254

Sage Road

5964

Sandpoint Drive

5985

Harmony Crescent

1268

Sage Road

5970

Sandpoint Drive

5994

Harmony Crescent

1001

Pineridge Drive

5973

Sandpoint Drive

5997

Harmony Crescent

1011

Pineridge Drive

5985

Sandpoint Drive

6002

Harmony Crescent

1012

Pineridge Drive

6001

Sandpoint Drive

6007

Harmony Crescent

1020

Pineridge Drive

6033

Sandpoint Drive

6010

Harmony Crescent

1026

Pineridge Drive

6061

Sandpoint Drive

6015

Harmony Crescent

1032

Pineridge Drive

6062

Sandpoint Drive

6020

Harmony Crescent

1040

Pineridge Drive

6064

Sandpoint Drive

6017

Harmony Crescent

1041

Pineridge Drive

6066

Sandpoint Drive

6030

Harmony Crescent

1046

Pineridge Drive

6071

Sandpoint Drive

6031

Harmony Crescent

1047

Pineridge Drive

6076

Sandpoint Drive

6038

Harmony Crescent

1054

Pineridge Drive

6090

Sandpoint Drive

6039

Harmony Crescent

1053

Pineridge Drive

5902

Harmony Crescent

6046

Harmony Crescent

1060

Pineridge Drive

5908

Harmony Crescent

6054

Harmony Crescent

1061

Pineridge Drive

5911

Harmony Crescent

6058

Harmony Crescent

1066

Pineridge Drive

5912

Harmony Crescent

6064

Harmony Crescent

1074

Pineridge Drive

5918

Harmony Crescent

6057

Harmony Crescent

1080

Pineridge Drive

5922

Harmony Crescent

6072

Harmony Crescent

1071

Pineridge Drive

5921

Harmony Crescent

6073

Harmony Crescent

1096

Pineridge Drive

5930

Harmony Crescent

6084

Harmony Crescent

1099

Pineridge Drive

5941

Harmony Crescent

6092

Harmony Crescent

 

 

5944

Harmony Crescent

6098

Harmony Crescent

 

 

5949-A

Harmony Crescent

6091

Harmony Crescent

 

 

5949-B

Harmony Crescent

 

 

  • You must leave the area immediately.
  • Follow directions of emergency responders and travel designated or safest route available.
  • Register as an evacuee at the Oliver Royal Canadian Legion 97 at 36217 Main Street, Oliver or online: ess.gov.bc.ca
  • If you need transportation assistance from evacuation area, call Osoyoos Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre (OIB EOC) for assistance: Erica Louie 250-485-7898 or Amanda Anderson 250-689-3117
    • If you identify as having extraordinary needs, contact RDOS EOC for assistance.
    • Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, do not shut off 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:
    • 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

For further information, please call the EOC:

At the Reception Centre – Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers will be able to assist you to meet your basic needs by providing services for up to 72 hours. This may include coordinating food, clothing, lodging and transportation.

  • Within the RDOS area – ALERT provides assistance with pet and animal care
  • Beyond 72 hours, ESS volunteers may provide additional support or referral to the Canadian Red Cross.
  • If you are not able to attend the reception centre and you require support: please call Erica Louie 250-485-7898 or Amanda Anderson 250-689-3117 or view the OIB's Facebook page, or www.rdos.bc.ca 
  • An ESS volunteer will return your call within one business day.
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