Residents in the Central Okanagan can get prepared for possible emergency evacuation by creating a 72 Hour Emergency Grab and Go Kit.
Residents are also being asked to limit the amount of water drained into sewer systems.
Your Grab and Go Kit should include:
Residents with pets should also consider including supplies for their pets.
All Central Okanagan residents are being asked to limit the amount of water going down drains to limit the strain on wastewater systems.
Residents can prepare for possible flooding of their properties by sandbagging areas of concern. Residents preparing for possible flooding in the Central Okanagan can find sand and sandbags at the following locations:
Kelowna:
Empty Sandbags
Pre-filled Sandbags, Sand and Sand Bags
End of Bluebird Road at Mission Creek
Sand & Sandbags:
Sand only:
West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents:
Sand & Sandbags
Lake Country:
Sand & Sandbags
Empty Sandbags
Peachland:
Sandbags
Sand
RDCO Electoral area residents:
Sand & Sandbags
Pease check cordemergency.ca for updates on sand locations throughout the day.
Sand is being constantly replenished. Check cordemergency.ca/map for updated information. Residents who notice sand running out at a location can contact the Information Office at 250-469-8490 or 1-877-569-8490 (toll-free).
Before doing any excavating, trenching or clearing on your property to protect it from a flood or clean up after, always call BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886 (or go to bconecall.ca) to get natural gas line location details. When you call, indicate it’s an emergency situation and you will be provided with further instruction.
Emergency Support Services has been receiving many enquiries from generous residents offering accommodation for those displaced by flooding. Unfortunately, it’s not able to handle these offers. A notice board is available on the wall outside the entrance door to the reception centre for anyone who would like to display their lodging information including first name, phone number, details of accommodation available and if pets are welcome. The Reception Centre is located in the Salvation Army Church at 1480 Sutherland Avenue (corner of Burtch Road and Sutherland Avenue) and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.
For up to date information on the situation including a map and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca.