News releases
Evacuation Alert Expanded into Westbank Area
August 29, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – Due to increased winds, the following properties are being added to the Evacuation Alert impacting Westbank First Nation residents:
All remaining properties north of Highway 97 within IR#9 as well as 1979 Old Okanagan Highway
Residents on Evacuation Alert must be prepared…
Weather forcing expanded alerts in Glenrosa
August 29, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – Due to increased winds, the Emergency Operations Centre is expanding the evacuation alert in West Kelowna to include all of the Glenrosa and Westbank neighbourhoods.
The expanded alert area now includes properties north of Highway 97 from Highway 97C to Old Okanagan Highway,…
Evacuation Order downgraded for West Kelowna Estates
August 29, 2023
Evacuation Order downgraded for West Kelowna Estates
West Kelowna, B.C. – Residents in West Kelowna Estates in West Kelowna may return to their homes. The following properties have been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:
BEAR CREEK RD – ONLY 1256, 1266, 1291, 1301, 1321,…
No additional Evacuation Order rescinds expected tonight
August 28, 2023
Central Okanagan - The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre does not expect to rescind any additional Evacuation Orders this evening.
Returning residents to their homes is one of our top priorities, and we want to ensure that this is done in the most efficient and timely manner possible.…
Evacuation Order downgraded for Rose Valley Elementary School
August 28, 2023
West Kelowna, B.C. – The following property has been downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert:
ROSE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 1680 WESTLAKE ROAD
Residents of properties on Evacuation Alert must continue to be prepared to leave properties at a moment's notice and be away from…
