EOC Update: Evacuation ORDER expanded for Electoral Area C July 24, 2021 11:00 am

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Published: July 24, 2021

Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Expanded Evacuation ORDER has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) due to immediate danger to life safety due to the Nk’Mip (Inkaneep) Creek wildfire in Electoral Area C. 

RCMP and Search & Rescue will be expediting notifications and enforcement.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following addresses (Schedule 1). The previously issued Evacuation Order of July 20, 2021 also remains in effect (Schedule 2).

Schedule 1 – List of Addresses

1266 McKinney Road

5900 McKinney Road 

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:
    • 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

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