News Releases
Heavy rains forecast prompt further precautionary measures around Mission Creek
May 8, 2018
News Release No. 18 Kelowna, B.C. – With heavy rains in the forecast Wednesday to Friday this week, residents will see Wildfire Service crews and contractors working in high risk areas around Mission Creek from Lakeshore to Okanagan Lake to put additional precautionary measures in place.
“The…
State of Local Emergency expanded city-wide for Kelowna
May 7, 2018
News Release No. 17 Kelowna, B.C. - A State of Local Emergency has been expanded city-wide for Kelowna as a precautionary measure due to potential high stream flows on local creeks and high ground water levels.
“The state of emergency is a proactive approach that provides crews access to…
Peachland declares local state of emergency; Westside Road update
May 6, 2018
News Release No. 16 On Sunday May 6, the District of Peachland declared a local state of emergency to deal with a landslide at Princeton Ave. and water flowing across Hwy 97.
The state of emergency is a proactive approach that gives crews access to specific private properties to protect…
Evacuation order issued for one property in West Kelowna
May 5, 2018
News Release No. 15 West Kelowna, B.C. Due to the significant increase in McDougall Creek levels and flow, an evacuation order has been issued for one property along the creek.
The property under the evacuation order is:
2808 Capri Rd.
The resident in the affected area is in the care of…
Evacuation alert for one Central Okanagan property
May 5, 2018
News Release No. 14 Central Okanagan, B.C. Due to slope instability, one property on Westside Rd in the Central Okanagan region is being placed on evacuation alert.
The property affected by the evacuation alert is:
8375 Westside Rd
Residents are advised to be ready to leave their home at a…
