Thursday, December 16, 2021 3:00 pm

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) will be hosting a video update on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 12:00 pm PST.

The  video update will be hosted via Webex and broadcast live on the RDOS YouTube channel.

Members of the public are invited to submit questions in advance via email at eocinfo@rdos.bc.ca  

Presenting will be:

• William Shaw, William Shaw, M.Sc. PAg, Regional Agrologist, Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries
• Beverly Reist, Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre Liaison Officer, Canadian Red Cross
• Mark Petry, Manager of Building & Enforcement Services, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

There will also be a presentation on behalf of Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA)

Repairing land around a stream or waterway

You must apply for a change approval before making modifications to land, vegetation or the natural environment of a stream or the flow of water in a stream, or any activity or construction within a stream channel that has or may impact on a stream or stream channel. A stream is a natural watercourse, including natural glacier course, or a natural body of water, whether or not the stream channel of the stream has been modified, or a natural source of water supply.

Red Placard status

While conducting the Rapid Damage Assessments, some properties received Red Placards. This means the property was determined to have significant damage or a site hazard exists that is serious enough to restrict re- entry. This may include damage to key support elements that will require a more in-depth review by a structural and/or geotechnical engineer to determine that the home is safe to enter.

Each situation will have unique requirements. Engaging with both the RDOS Building and Planning Department and is key to resolving these challenges. Please contact the RDOS by phone at 250.490.4126  or by email planning@rdos.bc.ca and BuildingInspection@rdos.bc.ca with Red Placard status in the subject line to  arrange a time for a call or meeting with relevant staff.

Canadian Red Cross transitioning to provide Emergency Support Services
Starting Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the request of Emergency Management BC (EMBC), the Canadian Red Cross will be providing Emergency Support Services (ESS) to eligible households impacted by flooding.

What to do:

• The first step to access this financial assistance is to register with the Canadian Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm PST.

• Register in-person at Princeton & District Community Skills Centre located at 206 Vermillion Avenue. The centre is open daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• If you are registering with the Canadian Red Cross, or verifying your registration information, please ensure you bring correct verification ID.

FortisBC restoring power to Tulameen River Road

 The Tulameen river road electrical feeder is now rebuilt and has power restored. FortisBC must be contacted to restore power to individual homes in that region. Contact FortisBC at 1-866-436-7847 (24 hours) or https://www.fortisbc.com/contact-us and they will send a technician to electrical supplies.

During an electricity outage, be sure to switch off appliances, electronics & lights to prevent a power surge when service is restored. Get more power outage tips: Power outages (fortisbc.com)

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

The RDOS EOC continues to work with local and provincial partners, Indigenous communities, and volunteers to support recovery efforts across the region.

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