UBC Okanagan Evacuation Order
Kelowna, B.C. – UBC Okanagan campus has been placed under an Evacuation Order as crews respond to fires in the Clifton/McKinley areas of Kelowna. These properties are being tactically evacuated by emergency responders.
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Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately.
A detailed map is being updated showing affected properties at cordemergency.ca.
Under an evacuation order students should pre-register at ess.gov.bc.ca ahead of time for Emergency Support Services.
Those residents unable to access accommodation may find group lodging that is being coordinated at Prospera Place at 1223 Water Street, Kelowna.
New information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
Emergency response personnel request that the public:
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Avoid the area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties
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Only CALL 911 in case of emergency
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For up-to-date information on the situation, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca
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Find information that is also being provided via twitter.com/CO_Emerg and facebook.com/CORDEmergency
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Note that a public information line is available at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free)
Motorists not impacted by the orders and alerts are requested to minimize their trips to reduce traffic volume and residents are asked to reduce water consumption to leave for firefighting suppression efforts.
For more information, visit cordemergency.ca, sign up for e-updates or call the information line at 250-469-8490.