News Releases
Evacuation Orders, Alerts Rescinded - News Release #48
May 12, 2017
A a number of Evacuation Alerts and Evacuation Orders have been rescinded.
The Evacuation Alert for 439 residents in the Scotty Creek subdivision in the Ellison area of the Regional District has been rescinded.
Residents no longer on order or alert are reminded to keep sandbags in place until the…
Flood watch: Evacuation order rescinded, road and park closures - News Release #47
May 12, 2017
The evacuation order for two Marshall Street addresses in Kelowna has been rescinded:
1824 Marshall Street
1826 Marshall Street
The addresses are not currently on evacuation alert. However, if the situation changes an evacuation order may need to be reissued.
All other evacuation alerts and…
Flood watch: Risk mitigation efforts continue - News Release #46
May 12, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – The Central Okanagan remains on flood watch. Emergency crews remain deployed throughout the Central Okanagan and are taking several proactive measures to address flood risks.
Given the potential for further flooding, civic crews and contractors have been tasked with bolstering and…
Stay Prepared: Flood Watch Continues Due to Unstable Weather, Melting Snowpack - News Release #45
May 12, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – Emergency responders continue to monitor creeks and lake levels and plan for the likelihood of flooding given the unstable weather pattern that is expected to last through Sunday. All previous alerts and orders remain in effect.
Despite less severe than expected weather overnight,…
So Far, So Good - News Release #44
May 12, 2017
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. That’s the basis of the ongoing Emergency Operation Centre response to the flooding in the Central Okanagan.
Overnight, showers moved through the area and so far, they haven’t contributed to any reports of additional flooding.
That said the potential…
