Thursday, December 9, 2021 11:15 am

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) continues to work with local and provincial partners, Indigenous communities, and volunteers to support recovery efforts across the region.

Video update

The RDOS will be hosting a video briefing update on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Watch the briefing live via the RDOS YouTube Channel.

Evacuation Order Rescinded in Electoral Area H (Rural Princeton)

On December 9, 2021 at 10:30 am an Evacuation Order issued on November 14, 2021 was RESCINDED for certain properties along Tulameen River Road.

View the information release.

If you are unsure of whether your property is on Evacuation Alert or Order, use the interactive map and type your address in the search bar.

Tulameen Resiliency Centre

The resiliency centre will be open Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Tulameen Community Centre. Resource information will be available to support immediate health and recovery needs, including Emergency Support Services (ESS), Canadian Red Cross, and Disaster Financial Assistance.

Sunday – recovery support: Building Officials and restoration specialists will be available to assist with tips and information to assist with property remediation

Permanent residents who are unable to return home due to flooding damage may continue to be supported by Emergency Support Services program.

Emergency Support Services (ESS): ess.gov.bc.ca | 250-486-1890

Canadian Red Cross: The first step to access this financial assistance is to register online: https://registration.redcross.ca or by telephone: 1-800-863-6582 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm.)

Visit Disaster Financial Assistancefor evacuee guidance Phone: 1-888-257-4777 (toll-free)

Voyent Alert! now activated

Once you’ve registered, you are automatically signed up for emergency notifications.

Get the Voyent Alert! app at the App Store or Google Play. For email, text or phone registration get started here: https://register.voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration

For further information, please call the EOC Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm: 250-490-4225

Issued by EOC Director