News Releases
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…
Lake Flood Watch Maps for Lake Country, Peachland and Westside Road - News Release #43
May 12, 2017
While the flood focus remains on those people living near Central Okanagan creeks and streams, lakefront property owners are also being advised of the potential of flooding from rising lake waters over the coming week.
To help prepare residents, the Emergency Operations Centre last night published…
Flood Watch for Central Okanagan Areas News Release #42
May 11, 2017
Based on the current forecast and predictive elevation modelling, properties in the following Kelowna and West Kelowna areas have a potential risk for flooding. Please refer to Flood Watch maps, located below the interactive map, for details.
Areas adjacent to Okanagan Lake
Lower Mission - Kelowna…
How Residents can get Prepared News Release #41
May 11, 2017
Residents in the Central Okanagan can get prepared for possible emergency evacuation by creating a 72 Hour Emergency Grab and Go Kit. Residents are also being asked to limit the amount of water drained into sewer systems.
Your Grab and Go Kit should include:
Food (ready to eat) and water…
Sand and sandbag locations in the Central Okanagan News Release #40
May 11, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – Residents preparing for possible flooding in the Central Okanagan can find sand and sandbags at the following locations:
In Kelowna:
Empty Sandbags
City of Kelowna Fire Station #1 at 2255 Enterprise Way
Sand & Sandbags:
Burne Avenue, west of Ethel Street at Mill Creek
221…
