EOC Update: Evacuation ORDER issued for Electoral Area C - July 19, 2021 10:30 pm

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Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation ORDER has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) due to immediate danger to life safety due to the Inkaneep Creek wildfire in Electoral Area C.  The wildfire is currently located on Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) land approximately six (6) km north of Osoyoos, but moving rapidly north into the Regional District boundary.

RCMP and Search & Rescue will be expediting notifications and enforcement.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following addresses: 

420 BLACK HILLS RD

475 BLACK HILLS RD

489 BLACK HILLS RD

4039 BLACK SAGE RD

4099 BLACK SAGE RD

4119 BLACK SAGE RD

4315 BLACK SAGE RD

4839 BLACK SAGE RD

4891 BLACK SAGE RD

4923 BLACK SAGE RD

5393 BLACK SAGE RD

5407 BLACK SAGE RD

5431 BLACK SAGE RD

5477 BLACK SAGE RD

401 BURROWING OWL PL

500 BURROWING OWL PL

555 BURROWING OWL PL

239 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

256 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

267 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

305 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

353 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

490 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

508 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

508 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

554 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

604 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

650 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

651 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

670 MCCUDDY CREEK RD

6017 MCKINNEY RD

6470 MCKINNEY RD

6514 MCKINNEY RD

6540 MCKINNEY RD

6561 MCKINNEY RD

6584 MCKINNEY RD

208 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

222 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

428 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

465 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

465 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

465 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

507 OLD CAMP MCKINNEY RD

131 PORCUPINE PL

136 PORCUPINE PL

145 PORCUPINE PL

156 PORCUPINE PL

161 PORCUPINE PL

173 PORCUPINE PL

198 PORCUPINE PL

495 SADDLE RIDGE RD

501 SADDLE RIDGE RD

317 SHRIKE HILL  RD

338 SHRIKE HILL  RD

399 SHRIKE HILL  RD

410 SHRIKE HILL  RD

441 SHRIKE HILL  RD

489 SHRIKE HILL  RD

498 SHRIKE HILL  RD

499 SHRIKE HILL  RD

Issued by Director of EOC

  All evacuees are asked to register online with the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool even if you do not require referrals such as housing or other services: ess.gov.bc.ca

  • Due to a shortage of hotel accommodations, please consider making arrangements to stay with family or friends if possible. Take pets with you if you can.
  • If you require services, please visit the ESS Reception Centre at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97, 36217 Main Street, Oliver.
  • For ESS information, please call: 250-486-1890.
  • If you have pets or livestock that need to be cared for and billeted, please contact Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT) for support: 250-809-7152. 

Please visit the RDOS EOC website for resource links and information updates: https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/resources/ 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ORDER IS ISSUED 

  • You must leave the area immediately.
  • Follow directions of emergency responders and travel designated or safest route available.
  • Register as an evacuee at the designated Reception Centre or online: ess.gov.bc.ca
  • If you need transportation assistance from evacuation area, call RDOS EOC: 250-490-4225
    • If you identify as having extraordinary needs, contact RDOS EOC for assistance.
    • Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
    • Close all windows and doors.
    • Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
    • Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
    • Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation.  Do not use more vehicles than you have to. 
  • Take critical items only if they are immediately available:
    • government-issued ID
    • medications
    • eyeglasses
    • valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information)
    • immediate care needs for dependents  
  • Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
    • Pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals should make arrangements when an Evacuation Alert is issued.

Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help: 250-809-7152

  • Farmers who require assistance, please call RDOS EOC: 250-490-4225
  • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

 YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

InkameepAlert Order 5

 

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