Residents preparing for possible flooding in the Central Okanagan can find sand and sandbags at the following locations:
In Kelowna:
Empty Sandbags
Sand & Sandbags:
Pre-filled Sandbags, Sand and Sand Bags
West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents:
Sand and Sandbags
Lake Country:
Sand and Sandbags
Sand
Peachland:
Sandbags
Sand
RDCO Electoral area residents:
Sand and Sandbags
Please check cordemergency.ca for updates on sand locations throughout the day.
Sand is being constantly replenished. Check www.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 www.cordemergency.ca.