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EOC Update: Evacuation ALERT issued for Electoral Area H (Garrison Lake) July 23, 2021 7:45 pm
News ArticlePursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation ALERT has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) due to the Garrison Lake wildfire, east of East Gate.
An Evacuation Alert prepares residents to evacuate the area should an Evacuation Order be issued.
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the RDOS are actively monitoring the situation and should conditions deteriorate, Evacuation Orders may be issued. As much advance notice as possible will be provided prior to an Evacuation Order, however you may receive limited notice to due changing conditions.
The Evacuation Alert is in effect for the following addresses:
Schedule 1 – List of Properties for Garrison Lake
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551 UN-NAMED RD |
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5070 HIGHWAY 3 |
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5061 HIGHWAY 3 |
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5058 HIGHWAY 3 |
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4990 HIGHWAY 3 |
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4911 HIGHWAY 3 |
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4889 HIGHWAY 3 |
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4885 GARRET RD |
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4881 GARRET RD |
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4877 GARRET RD |
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4873 GARRET RD |
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4869 GARRET RD |
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4865 GARRET RD |
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4861 GARRET RD |
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4857 GARRET RD |
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4853 GARRET RD |
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4849 GARRET RD |
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4845 GARRET RD |
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4841 BONNEVIER RD |
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4837 BONNEVIER RD |
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4833 BONNEVIER RD |
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4823 BONNEVIER RD |
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4599 HIGHWAY 3 |
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302 PASAYTEN VALLEY RD |
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248 THISTLE RD |
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246 THISTLE RD |
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245 THISTLE RD |
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242 THISTLE RD |
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241 THISTLE RD |
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238 THISTLE RD |
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237 THISTLE RD |
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234 THISTLE RD |
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230 THISTLE RD |
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226 THISTLE RD |
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222 THISTLE RD |
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221 THISTLE RD |
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218 THISTLE RD |
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217 THISTLE RD |
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214 THISTLE RD |
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213 THISTLE RD |
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210 THISTLE RD |
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208 THISTLE RD |
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198 THISTLE RD |
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198 RIVERS END RD |
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197 RIVERS END RD |
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194 RIVERS END RD |
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193 RIVERS END RD |
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190 RIVERS END RD |
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186 RIVERS END RD |
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185 THISTLE RD |
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183 THISTLE RD |
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182 RIVERS END RD |
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181 THISTLE RD |
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181 RIVERS END RD |
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181 AIRSTRIP RD |
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180 THISTLE RD |
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180 RIVERS END RD |
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180 AIRSTRIP RD |
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179 AIRSTRIP RD |
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177 RIVERS END RD |
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176 TOWERS RD |
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176 RIVERS END RD |
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175 TOWERS RD |
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173 RIVERS END RD |
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172 TOWERS RD |
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171 AIRSTRIP RD |
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169 TOWERS RD |
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168 TOWERS RD |
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167 TOWERS RD |
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167 AIRSTRIP RD |
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165 RIVERS END RD |
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163 TOWERS RD |
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161 RIVERS END RD |
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160 TOWERS RD |
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159 TOWERS RD |
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159 LUPINE RD |
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158 LUPINE RD |
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157 RIVERS END RD |
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156 TOWERS RD |
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155 AIRSTRIP RD |
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153 THISTLE RD |
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153 RIVERS END RD |
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152 TOWERS RD |
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151 TOWERS RD |
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151 LUPINE RD |
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150 LUPINE RD |
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150 AIRSTRIP RD |
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149 THISTLE RD |
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149 RIVERS END RD |
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147 TOWERS RD |
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147 AIRSTRIP RD |
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145 THISTLE RD |
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145 RIVERS END RD |
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144 TOWERS RD |
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143 TOWERS RD |
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143 LUPINE RD |
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142 LUPINE RD |
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141 AIRSTRIP RD |
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140 AIRSTRIP RD |
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139 TOWERS RD |
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137 THISTLE RD |
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137 AIRSTRIP RD |
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136 TOWERS RD |
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135 TOWERS RD |
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135 LUPINE RD |
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134 LUPINE RD |
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133 AIRSTRIP RD |
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131 TOWERS RD |
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130 LUPINE RD |
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129 THISTLE RD |
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129 AIRSTRIP RD |
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128 THISTLE RD |
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127 TOWERS RD |
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127 LUPINE RD |
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125 THISTLE RD |
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125 AIRSTRIP RD |
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123 TOWERS RD |
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121 AIRSTRIP RD |
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120 ARDEN RD |
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119 TOWERS RD |
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119 THISTLE RD |
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119 LUPINE RD |
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118 THISTLE RD |
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117 TOWERS RD |
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115 THISTLE RD |
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115 LUPINE RD |
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114 THISTLE RD |
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112 THISTLE RD |
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111 THISTLE RD |
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111 LUPINE RD |
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110 THISTLE RD |
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108 THISTLE RD |
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107 THISTLE RD |
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107 LUPINE RD |
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104 THISTLE RD |
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104 THISTLE RD |
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103 LUPINE RD |
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101 THISTLE RD |
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100 PASAYTEN VALLEY RD |
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100 GARRET CIRCLE |
Issued by Director of EOC
Proactive measures to prepare for an Evacuation Order are strongly advised. Information on responsibility during an alert are included in this notice.
- All evacuees should 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.
- 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.
- Visit the RDOS EOC website for resource links and information updates: https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/resources/
To be ready, know your hazards and follow PreparedBC’s guides to prepare yourself, your family, home or business in case an evacuation is ordered. Health Evacuation Guidelines for COVID-19 have been developed by Emergency Management BC.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ALERT IS ISSUED
Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the Evacuation Order:
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
- 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
- Prepare to move persons with mobility concerns, children and/or neighbors, if assistance is needed.
- If you identify as having extraordinary needs, call RDOS EOC for assistance: 250-490-4225
- Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- For pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help: 250-809-7152 or email info@alertcanada.org
- Farmers who require assistance, please contact RDOS EOC.
- Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- If transportation assistance is needed, contact RDOS EOC.
- Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
- Monitor news sources including CivicReady.
