More Lake Country properties downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert
Kelowna, B.C. – More families in Lake Country are now able to return home. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has downgraded the Evacuation Order for the following properties and placed them on Evacuation Alert:
- 10180 CHASE RD
- All properties south of Okanagan Center West, including:
- 4323, 4375, 4386, 4392, 4444, 4454, 4455, 4486, 4550, 4750, 4950, 4950A, 5150, 5250, 5350, 5450 ,5550, 5750, 5950, 6250, 6450, 6650, 6850, 7250, 7450, and 7650 FINCH RD
- 4430 GLENMORE RD
- GRANITE RD
- HERITAGE CRT
- HERITAGE DR
- KIMBERLITE DR
- 1648, 1650, 1651, 1654, 1656, 1660, 1662, 1664, 1666, 1667, 1669, 1771, 1773, 1777, 1780, 1783, 1785, 1787, 1791, 1793, 1795, and 1797 LAKESTONE DR
- LIMESTONE DR
- 1500, 1502, 1504, 1506, 1508, 1510, 1512, 1514, 1516, 1518, 1520, 1522 and 1524 MARBLE LEDGE DR
- MCCOUBREY RD
- 8850A and 8910A OKANAGAN CENTRE RD
- 8756, 8832, 8850, 8910, 8950, 9050 and 9076 OKANAGAN CENTRE RD W
- OPAL PEAK PL
- OTTLEY RD
- SLATEVIEW CRES
- STUBBS RD
- TRAVERTINE DR
Residents of properties on evacuation alert must be prepared to leave their properties at a moment's notice and be away from home for an extended period.
Areas and roads under an evacuation order remain closed to the public.
Residents in this area are encouraged to check the map before heading home to confirm the status of their property. View the up-to-date evacuation order and alert areas on cordemergency.ca/map.
As Evacuation Orders are downgraded, residents returning home can access frequently asked questions and other resources to aid in their safe return. The public is reminded, for the safety of the public and fire crews, please do not enter areas under an evacuation order. There are still many areas where active firefighting is underway and dangers like downed power lines, hazardous materials, damaged trees, debris and equipment pose a safety risk.
Resources for residents returning to their homes include:
- Emergency Management BC
- Returning Home after a Fire
- Interior Health’s Emergency Information
- CORD Resources
Residents are asked to stay up to date through the CORD emergency site and also subscribe to receive e-updates. Go online to cordemergency.ca.
For more information, contact the information line at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).
For municipal and local government information such as boat launch, park and road closures, visit their websites:
- City of Kelowna
- City of West Kelowna
- District of Lake Country
- District of Peachland
- Regional District of Central Okanagan
- Westbank First Nation
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