EOC Update: State of Local Emergency declared for Electoral Area B Dec. 1 2021 6:45 pm

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WHEREAS due to the Similkameen River flooding in Electoral Area B and the imminent threat to life and property; and,

With the power authorized under Section 12 (1) of the Emergency Program Act (RS, 1996, Chap 111) it is now declared that a state of local emergency exists in the RDOS for all of Electoral Area B;

The State of Local Emergency commences immediately on December 1, 2021 to remain in force for seven days until date December 8, 2021 at midnight unless revoked by order of Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen or the Minister responsible.

“Mark Pendergraft”

Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen

 

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

Interactive Map of RDOS Evacuation Orders and Alerts: https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/interactive-map/

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