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An Evacuation Order has been issued for five waterfront properties in the Killiney Beach area within the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Occupants of one of the five are affected and were previously under an Evacuation Alert issued on May 27th.
Emergency Support Services will provide assistance to those affected by the Evacuation Order as needed. All previous Evacuation Alerts remain in effect and residents in those areas should be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions change and there is a threat to public safety. Check out the map at www.cordemergency.ca/map and search by address to determine if an area is under alert or order, or to find the closest sand and sandbag locations. Residents should keep all flood protection defenses in place until they’re advised that they can be removed especially those with properties along Okanagan Lake, which continues to rise and may not peak until the middle of the month. It’s recommended that property owners who draw water from Okanagan and other local lakes through private water lines check the integrity of lake-sourced water lines. Lines may have been dislodged, severed or moved by floating debris and other hazards which could impact the system. For information about drinking water safety visit the Interior Health website https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/EmergencyPreparedness/Documents/After%20Flood%20-%20Water%20Safety.pdf |