News releases
Waterfront property owners asked to protect properties to 2017 levels
May 18, 2018
News Release No. 30 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Property owners along the waterfront prone to flooding or to damage due to flooding are encouraged to install protective measures for lake levels that could reach 2017 levels. Property owners are responsible for the protection of their property, docks…
Canadian military helping Central Okanagan crews in flood preparation
May 18, 2018
News Release No. 29 Central Okanagan, B.C. — At 8 a.m. this morning, Canadian Forces personnel will be assisting Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in protecting local infrastructure from rising lake water.
The 45 members of the military will join municipal and B.C. Wildfire Service crews, as…
Enjoy Okanagan Lake this weekend with a few safety precautions
May 17, 2018
News Release No. 28 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Heading into the May long weekend, Okanagan Lake is safe to be enjoyed responsibly by locals and visitors alike. The lake’s level is approaching full pool and as a precaution, boaters are asked to practice low-wake activities and keep some safety…
Evacuation Alerts rescinded for eight properties in Westbank First Nation
May 17, 2018
News Release No. 27 Westbank First Nation, B.C. - An Evacuation Alert has been rescinded for eight properties at the Westgate Village Mobile Park, located at 1880 Old Boucherie Road in Westbank First Nation.
The following properties are no longer under the Alert:
42 – 1880 Old Boucherie Road
43…
Evacuation Alert rescinded for 7 West Kelowna properties
May 16, 2018
New Release No. 26
Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Evacuation Alert issued on May 4, 2018, for seven properties in West Kelowna has been rescinded.
The properties include:
3974 Hitchner Road
3982 Hitchner Road
3990 Hitchner Road
4010 Hitchner Road
4030 Hitchner Road
4040 Hitchner Road
1860 Jennens…
