EOC Update: Evacuation Order for Electoral Area H, August 15 5:00 pm

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Published: August 15, 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.

The Evacuation Order in effect has been issued for parcels with the following legal descriptions:

List Addresses or Parcels 

•            1916 KENNEDY LK RD -District Lot 889, Yale Div of Yale Land District, FOR KENNEDY LAKE RESORT FOLIOS C/REF 70789.010 ET AL  (including all owned and leased properties surrounding Kennedy Lake Resort)

•            1378 WHIPSAW CR FORESRTY RD -District Lot 1015, Yale Div of Yale Land District, FOR MOBILE C/REF 80884.000

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
  • 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.
    • If you identify as having extraordinary needs, contact RDOS EOC for assistance.
  • 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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