News releases
Peachland’s State of Local Emergency rescinded
June 11, 2018
News Release No. 40 Central Okanagan, B.C. — The State of Local Emergency for Peachland has been rescinded due to a reduction in the threat of flooding.
States of Local Emergency remain in effect for Kelowna, West Kelowna, and the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
As of this morning, Okanagan…
State of Local Emergency and Evacuation Alert rescinded
June 7, 2018
News Release No. 39 Central Okanagan, B.C. — The State of Local Emergency for the Westbank First Nation has been rescinded due to a reduction in the threat of flooding.
An evacuation alert for 9284 Hodges Road in the Central Okanagan’s West Electoral Area has also been rescinded. Another property…
Okanagan Lake receding but flood risk remains
June 6, 2018
News Release No. 38 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Okanagan Lake is now receding after peaking at 342.69 m, which is 57 cm lower than last year’s high water mark. However, lake levels are still above full pool and the lakeshore remains vulnerable to flooding or erosion in the event of high winds or major…
Flood protection measures along lakeshore needed in case of high winds
June 1, 2018
News Release No. 37 Central Okanagan, B.C. — With possible high winds forecast for the weekend, protection measures have been placed in key areas along the shores of Okanagan Lake to protect public infrastructure. Residents along the lakeshore are urged to take steps to protect their own property.…
People and boats asked to stay away from log booms being installed on Okanagan Lake
May 30, 2018
News Release No. 36 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Starting tomorrow, crews will be out installing log booms on Okanagan Lake to protect public infrastructure and beachfront areas from possible high winds and wave action.
Three sets of log booms will be installed just offshore near Swim Bay in Peachland…
