News Releases
Sandbagging is your best defence during flooding
May 10, 2017
Kelowna, B.C. – The Emergency Operations Centre planning team and staff from across the Central Okanagan are working around the clock. They continue responding to last week’s event and are now preparing for increasing water levels expected by the end of this week. Residents must be proactive…
Prepare to shelter in place for 72 hours - News Releases #36
May 10, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – Residents should be prepared to leave quickly or shelter in place for up to 72 hours.
Current weather patterns have created a complex series of events that will result in an extended flood season. Creeks and lakes are almost at full pool and any wind or weather events will create…
Evacuation alerts and orders remain in place - News Release #35
May 10, 2017
More than 190 residences remain on evacuation order throughout the area and evacuation alerts are in place along Vernon Creek from Mayrus Road to Wood Lake and in Lake Country east of Highway 97 to Lodge Road between Wood Lake and Konschun Road.
Use the map at cordemergency.ca to search for the…
Updated sandbag locations and information - News Release #34
May 10, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – Flooding is imminent starting late Thursday as a result of rain, rising temperatures and melting snow pack while the ground is already saturated. Residents who experienced flooding last weekend will likely see flooding again and additional properties in low-lying areas near creeks…
Prepare for flooding - News Release #33
May 10, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – Emergency response crews monitored areas affected by flooding overnight.
The combination of rain and spring snow melt for the next few days will lead to rising water levels, likely to peak on Thursday, and may increase the risk of flooding. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations…
