News Releases
Localized Flooding News Release 1
May 5, 2017
Emergency officials and local government staff are responding to various reports of flooding and high water levels in creeks and streams throughout the Central Okanagan.
The heavy rain from overnight thunderstorms combined with snowmelt from warmer tempertures yesterday has seen the flow and level…
High Streamflow Advisory – Increased Creek Flows and Levels Possible
May 4, 2017
The BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory affecting the Mission Creek and other watersheds in the Okanagan. This includes areas in and around Kelowna and Vernon.
The provincial agency says expected warmer daytime temperatures over the next few days should see a significant…
Emergency Preparedness Week - Got Your Kit?
May 2, 2017
Have you prepared a personal or family ‘Grab and Go’ kit? If you answered no, you might want to do something to change that during Emergency Preparedness Week May 7th through 13th.
Members of the Regional Board have taken up the challenge and are going to lead by example. Chair Gail Given says “…
Spring Runoff Safety and Flood Precautions
April 20, 2017
Spring rain showers and seasonal daytime temperatures are starting to fuel rising levels of creeks and streams throughout the Central Okanagan. Adding to the spring freshet is the melting snowpack from low and mid-elevations.
At the present time there are no specific areas of concern. However,…
In case of emergency, now’s the time to prepare
March 9, 2017
The best time to create or revisit your family emergency plan is when there’s no emergency.
As we move into spring, it is a good time to start planning ahead. Our region has many areas subject to localized spring flooding and, each summer, we deal with interface wildfires that range from minor to…
