EOC Update: Evacuation ALERT issued for Electoral Area I Sept. 3, 2021 5:00 pm

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Published: September 3, 2021

Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation ALERT has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) for 47 properties due to the Hedges Butte wildfire in Electoral Area I, located southwest of the community of Farleigh Lake.

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 properties identified in Schedule 1 and shown on the map in Schedule 2.

Schedule 1 – list of RDOS properties

1503 GREEN MTN RD

1551 GREEN MTN RD

1581 GREEN MTN RD

1603 GREEN MTN RD

1625 GREEN MTN RD

1647 GREEN MTN RD

1705 GREEN MTN RD

1825 GREEN MTN RD

1907 GREEN MTN RD

1918 GREEN MTN RD

1925 GREEN MTN RD

1940 GREEN MTN RD

950 SHINGLE CK RD

959 SHINGLE CK RD

971 SHINGLE CK RD

973 SHINGLE CK RD

975 SHINGLE CK RD

1021 SHINGLE CK RD

1021 SHINGLE CK RD

1130 SHINGLE CK RD

78 FARLEIGH LK RD

79 FARLEIGH LK RD

91 FARLEIGH LK RD

103 FARLEIGH LK RD

108 FARLEIGH LK RD

115 FARLEIGH LK RD

116 FARLEIGH LK RD

117 FARLEIGH LK RD

127 FARLEIGH LK RD

128 FARLEIGH LK RD

136 FARLEIGH LK RD

162 FARLEIGH LK RD

163 FARLEIGH LK RD

198 FARLEIGH LK E RD

199 FARLEIGH LK RD

215 FARLEIGH LK RD

216 FARLEIGH LK E RD

216 FARLEIGH LK RD

231 FARLEIGH LK RD

232 FARLEIGH LK E RD

246 FARLEIGH LK E RD

248 FARLEIGH LK RD

249 FARLEIGH LK E RD
Issued by Director of EOC 

 

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Schedule 2 – Map of RDOS properties

Hedges Butte

Proactive measures to prepare for an Evacuation Order are strongly advised. Information on responsibility during an Evacuation 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. 

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. 

 

 

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