Evacuation Alert for Munro Lake Wildfire
Peachland/Regional District of Central Okanagan, B.C. – An Evacuation Alert has been issued for 1,111 addresses due to the Munro Lake Wildfire. Residents on evacuation alert should be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice and be prepared to be away from their home for an extended period of time.
The following 1088 addresses within the District of Peachland are on Evacuation Alert:
- Aitkens Rd
- Arthur St
- Atkinson Cres
- Beatrice Rd
- Blacksmith Pl
- Bonnie Lane
- Brown Pl
- 6272 to 6544 Bulyea Ave
- Columbia Ave
- Davies Cres
- Ehlers Rd
- Ellison Ave
- Ferguson Pl
- Fulks Rd
- Garraway Pl
- Gerrie Rd
- Gillam Cres
- Gladstone Rd
- Gummow Rd
- Hackett Rd
- 6649 Hardy St
- 5621 Harrington Crt
- 6040 and 6054 Hawkes St
- Heighway Lane
- 4512 to 6711 Highway 97
- Jackson Cres
- Lakeview Ave
- 5820 Lakeview Rd
- Lipsett Ave
- Logan Rd
- MacGregor Rd
- MacKenzie Rd
- McCall Pl
- McLaughlan Pl
- Meldrum Pl
- Miller Rd
- Minto St
- Peachland Pl
- Princess St
- 4502 to 4899 Princeton Ave
- Renfrew Crt
- Renfrew Rd
- 5868 Sanderson Ave
- Seaton Pl
- Seymoure Ave
- Seymoure Lane
- Sherburn Rd
- Siegrist Rd
- 2800 to 6090 Somerset Ave
- Somerset Pl
- Stuart Cres
- Sundstrom Crt
- Thorne Rd
- Thwaite Cres
- Topham Pl
- Turner Ave
- Vicary Rd
- Victoria St
- Whinton Cres
- Wilson Rd
- York Lane
The following 23 addresses within the Regional District of Central Okanagan are on Evacuation Alert:
- 7100 – 7168 Brent Road
- 6801 – 6895, and 7118 Highway 97 South
To determine if you are in the evacuation alert area, view the detailed map showing affected addresses at cordemergency.ca.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
- Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
- Prepare to move persons with disabilities, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
- Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor cordermergency.ca for information on evacuation orders and the location of Reception Centres.
An Evacuation Order remains for 325 properties due to the Munro Lake Wildfire.
To determine if you are in the evacuation order area, view the detailed map showing affected addresses at cordemergency.ca. Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- Follow the direction of emergency personnel.
- Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
- Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than necessary.
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) ready for Evacuees
For online support, people needing assistance during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ESS.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.
For in-person support, people who cannot meet their own needs during evacuation should report to the reception/muster centre for assistance. ESS muster centre is open to receive evacuees at:
- Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, Peachland
ESS volunteers are available to help affected residents.
Emergency response personnel request that the public:
- Avoid the area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties
- Call 911 in case of emergency
- Find up-to-date information, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca
- Follow our social media channels via X.com/CO_Emerg and facebook.com/CORDEmergency
A public information line is available at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been activated to support BC Wildfire Service and local fire crews fighting the Munro Lake Wildfire.
New information will be released as soon as it becomes available. For more information, visit cordemergency.ca, sign up for e-update
