EOC Update: Evacuation ALERT issued for Electoral Area B (Cawston) Dec. 1 2021 5:15 pm

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Published: December 1, 2021

Due to the continued threat of flooding and because of the potential danger to life, health, and property damage, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has issued an Evacuation Alert for a low-lying properties in Electoral Area B (Cawston).

See the list of properties in Schedule 1 and map of properties in Schedule 2.

Schedule 1 – List of properties

100 BEECROFT RIVER RD

569 HIGHWAY 3 

154 SUMAC RD

101 BEECROFT RIVER RD

571 HIGHWAY 3 

156 SUMAC RD

102 BEECROFT RIVER RD

595 HIGHWAY 3 

164 SUMAC RD

116 BEECROFT RIVER RD

605 HIGHWAY 3 

172 SUMAC RD

123 BEECROFT RIVER RD

615 HIGHWAY 3 

190 SUMAC RD

131 BEECROFT RIVER RD

695 HIGHWAY 3 

264 SUMAC RD

137 BEECROFT RIVER RD

725 HIGHWAY 3 

296 SUMAC RD

186 CHOPAKA RD

761 HIGHWAY 3 

306 SUMAC RD

1049 CHOPAKA RD

963 HIGHWAY 3 

611 SUMAC RD

1050 CHOPAKA RD

1009 HIGHWAY 3 

620 SUMAC RD

1101 CHOPAKA RD

1095 HIGHWAY 3 

890 SUMAC RD

195 COULTHARD RD

1117 HIGHWAY 3 

900 SUMAC RD

199 HIGHWAY 3 

1125 HIGHWAY 3 

121 VLA RD

330 HIGHWAY 3 

1131 HIGHWAY 3 

2075 WOODEN RD

427 HIGHWAY 3 

1143 HIGHWAY 3 

2115 WOODEN RD

525 HIGHWAY 3 

2036 NEWTON RD

2119 WOODEN RD

563 HIGHWAY 3 

2225 NEWTON RD

2129 WOODEN RD

 

 

2145 WOODEN RD

 

“Mark Pendergraft”

Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen

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/

Schedule 2 – Map of Properties

20211201 Evacuation Alert B Map

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN ALERT IS IN EFFECT

Upon notification of an ALERT, all residents and visitors on the property are advised to be prepared for an evacuation order by:

  • Locating all family members and designating a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
  • Packing essential items such as:
    • government-issued ID
    • medications
    • eyeglasses
    • valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information)
    • immediate care needs for dependents and
    • if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
  • Preparing to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbors, if assistance is needed.
    • If you identify as having extraordinary needs contact the RDOS EOC for assistance. Ph: (250)-490-4225
  • Preparing to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
    • Pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals
    • Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help call (250)-809-7152 or email info@alertcanada.org
    • Farmers who require assistance contact the RDOS EOC. Ph: (250)-490-4225
  • Arranging 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 Fire Arms in accordance with Section 118 of the Fire Arms Act.
  • Arranging accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
  • Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor news sources including Voyent Alert!
  • Pre-register at ess.gov.bc.ca
  • Note you will need to either attend a reception center or call 250-490-4225 if the ALERT is expanded to an ORDER.

Further information can be found at www.emergency.rdos.bc.ca and through Voyent Alert!

For more information contact: RDOS EOC (250) 490-4225

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