EOC Update: Evacuation Order issued for Electoral Area H August 14 5:30 pm

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Published: August 14, 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 Garrison Lake wildfire in Electoral Area H. 

BC Wildfire Service will be expediting notifications and enforcement.

List of Properties:

121 AIRSTRIP RD

125 AIRSTRIP RD

129 AIRSTRIP RD

133 AIRSTRIP RD

137 AIRSTRIP RD

140 AIRSTRIP RD

141 AIRSTRIP RD

147 AIRSTRIP RD

150 AIRSTRIP RD

155 AIRSTRIP RD

167 AIRSTRIP RD

171 AIRSTRIP RD

179 AIRSTRIP RD

180 AIRSTRIP RD

181 AIRSTRIP RD

5061 HIGHWAY 3

198 RIVERS RD

145 RIVERS END RD

149 RIVERS END RD

153 RIVERS END RD

157 RIVERS END RD

161 RIVERS END RD

165 RIVERS END RD

173 RIVERS END RD

176 RIVERS END RD

177 RIVERS END RD

180 RIVERS END RD

181 RIVERS END RD

182 RIVERS END RD

186 RIVERS END RD

190 RIVERS END RD

193 RIVERS END RD

194 RIVERS END RD

197 RIVERS END RD

117 TOWERS RD

119 TOWERS RD

123 TOWERS RD

127 TOWERS RD

131 TOWERS RD

135 TOWERS RD

136 TOWERS RD

139 TOWERS RD

143 TOWERS RD

144 TOWERS RD

147 TOWERS RD

151 TOWERS RD

152 TOWERS RD

156 TOWERS RD

159 TOWERS RD

160 TOWERS RD

163 TOWERS RD

167 TOWERS RD

168 TOWERS RD

169 TOWERS RD

172 TOWERS RD

175 TOWERS RD

176 TOWERS RD

Properties legally described as:

District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District, Portion EXC NE 1/4, Except Plan 11780 14305 19449 20717 H17630 KAP77959 KAP81171

Lot 1, Plan KAP81171, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 3, Plan KAP81171, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 4, Plan KAP81171, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 5, Plan KAP81171, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 6, Plan KAP81171, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 8, Plan KAP81171, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 19, Plan KAP20249, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District, Portion N E 1/4, Except Plan 10036 12149 23751 H17630 34216 40446 KAP68008

 Lot 2, Plan KAP68008, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Lot 10, Plan KAP12149, District Lot 902, Yale Div of Yale Land District

Issued by Director of EOC

See map below

 

 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 or information, please contact the town of Princeton Emergency Support Services if you are unable to register online: 250-273-0143
  • 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.

For further information, please call the EOC: 250-490-4225

 

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 the EOC at 250-490-4225
  • An ESS volunteer will return your call within one business day.

 

 Once you are evacuated from your home, and you have not already done so, please register for CivicReady to receive notifications by phone, email and text.

https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/civicready-mass-notification-system

  

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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