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EOC Update: Evacuation Order issued for Electoral Area H
News ArticleSunday, November 14, 2021 9:45 pm
Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation ORDER has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) for 34 addresses due to immediate danger to life safety due to Tulameen River flooding in Electoral Area H.
Search and Rescue under the direction of RCMP will be expediting notifications and enforcement.
The Evacuation Order in effect has been issued for the following addresses.
List of addresses
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182 FIRST ST |
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352 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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181 FIRST ST |
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2379 COALMONT RD |
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411 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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523 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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180 FIRST ST |
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179 FIRST ST |
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402 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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263 LAWLESS CK RD |
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165 GEORGE ST |
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176 FIRST ST |
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173 FIRST ST |
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278 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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177 FIRST ST |
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377 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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244 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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2263 BLAKEBURN RD |
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615 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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161 GEORGE ST |
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488 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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247 LAWLESS CK RD |
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337 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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2481 COALMONT RD |
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266 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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336 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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424 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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361 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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183 FIRST ST |
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431 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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232 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
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2570 GRANITE AVE |
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468 TULAMEEN RIVER RD |
Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
See maps below:
Evacuation Order area
Alternate evacuation route
- 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.
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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.
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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
