Shelter Cove Westside Road Fire News Release 18

The Emergency Operation Centre advises that the Evacuation Alert for the Shelter Cove-Westside Road  Interface Fire has now been rescinded.  This includes all  properties along Westside Road from Denison Road, north to La Casa.

BC Wildfire Service firefighters will continue to monitor and work on the fire.  For their safety, members of the public are asked to stay out of the fire-affected area as an Area Restriction has been issued.  Please obey all warning and hazards signs and watch for any firefighters and fire suppression vehicles that are still working in this area.  For the latest information from the BC Wildfire Service on this fire follow this link: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=561

Central Okanagan residents are encouraged to prepare to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.  Please ‘Know the Risks’, ‘Make a Plan’ and ‘Get a Kit’.  Find out how to prepare your family by visiting the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre website www.cordemergency.ca and click on the ‘Be Prepared’ link. You can also subscribe to receive the latest updates directly from the Emergency Operations Centre to your email on any desktop, tablet or mobile device.