EOC Update: Evacuation Alert due to the Brenda Creek wildfire in Electoral Area H July 14, 2021 11:30 pm

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Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) due to the Brenda Creek wildfire south of Brenda Mine in Electoral Area H. The 42 parcels (one does not have a civic address) are located in the community of Headwaters in Electoral Area H.

A full list of properties and map are included below.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should an Evacuation Order be issued. Property owners will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an Evacuation Order, however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

BC Wildfire Service and the RDOS EOC are actively assessing the situation and should conditions deteriorate, Evacuation Orders may be issued for affected residents.

Proactive measures to prepare for an Evacuation Order are strongly advised. Please see the information listed below.

2701

Peachland FSR

2705

Peachland FSR

114

LYRIC LANE

118

LYRIC LANE

124

LYRIC LANE

100

BLUE GATE LANE

106

BLUE GATE LANE

119

TWILIGHT LANE

111

TWILIGHT LANE

115

TWILIGHT LANE

165

CAMPBELL LANE

150

DAM LANE

116

WHISKEY JACK LANE

128

WHISKEY JACK LANE

155

LUPINE LANE

151

LUPINE LANE

161

CAMPBELL LANE

141

LUPINE LANE

157

CAMPBELL LANE

134

WHISKEY JACK LANE

130

WHISKEY JACK LANE

159

LUPINE LANE

163

LUPINE LANE

171

LUPINE LANE

150

WHISKEY JACK LANE

110

BLUE GATE LANE

173

CAMPBELL LANE

157

CAMPBELL LANE

146

WHISKEY JACK LANE

175

LUPINE LANE

143

CAMPBELL LANE

145

LUPINE LANE

110

LYRIC LANE

169

CAMPBELL LANE

147

CAMPBELL LANE

120

WHISKEY JACK LANE

142

WHISKEY JACK LANE

138

WHISKEY JACK LANE

167

LUPINE LANE

124

WHISKEY JACK LANE

200

HEADWATERS LANE

Issued by Director of EOC

See Map Below

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/

 Brenda Creek map

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ALERT IS ISSUED

Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the Evacuation Order:

Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated. 

  • 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 and
  • Prepare to move persons with mobility issues, children and/or neighbors, if assistance is needed.
  • If you identify as having extraordinary needs, please contact the RDOS EOC for assistance.
  • Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
  • For pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals

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

  • Farmers who require assistance, please contact the RDOS EOC.
  • Arrange transportation for all your household members.
  • Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. 
  • If transportation assistance is needed, contact the RDOS EOC.
  • Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
  • Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
  • Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
  • Monitor news sources including CivicReady. 

 

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