News Releases
Sandbag inventory helps planning for clean up
June 21, 2017
Since flooding began in early May, 2 million sandbags have been installed as part of the flood protection measures across the Central Okanagan by residents and emergency crews. Today, the Emergency Operation Centre in cooperation with Emergency Management BC launched a digital tool that uses crowd…
Evacuation Order for Tween Lakes Resort downgraded
June 21, 2017
The Evacuation Order for 15970 Oyama Road (Tween Lakes Resort) has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert. Due to flooding impacts on the property, the resort will remain closed to the public.
Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes continue a slow decline. Protective measures along the lakes’ shores and the…
Dock replacement and debris - News Release #112
June 20, 2017
While property owners may be eager to begin the process of clean up and recovery, including replacement or repairs of docks and floating infrastructure, local authorities advise that dock reconstruction and repair below the high water mark must follow the appropriate Provincial permitting process.…
Some creek flood barriers redeployed; lakeshore measures remain in place - News Release #111
June 19, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes' levels continue to decline, but protective measures along their shores and the mouths of their feeder creeks must be kept in place.
Okanagan Lake dropped one centimetre Monday morning, to 343.181 metres above sea level, compared to…
Protective measures to remain in place - News Release #110
June 18, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan’s big lakes – Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake – continue their slow descent from historically high water levels.
Inspections today of all flood protection on the lakes found no damage from strong overnight winds that gusted to 50 kilometres an hour.…
