Central Ok Emergency

🔊Last call, Central Okanagan residents! Whether it is a wildfires, landslides, extreme weather or extended power outages, communications is critical. Your voice matters in shaping our emergency preparedness communications. 🤔How would you: -Look after your household for 3-7 days…

🔊Last call, Central Okanagan residents! Whether it is wildfires, landslides, extreme weather or extended power outages, communications is critical. Your voice matters in shaping our emergency preparedness communications. 🤔How would you: -Look after your household for 3-7 days…

📢Evacuation Alert Rescinded – Whelan Creek Wildfire As of July 9 the evacuation alert for 113 addresses in the Ellison area has been lifted. The Local State of Emergency has also ended, and the Emergency Operations Centre is winding down operations. ✅ Stay prepared this…

🚨 Wildfire Season Update – Whelan Creek Wildfire🚨 As wildfire season intensifies, we urge everyone to stay prepared and informed. Whelan Creek Wildfire Update: Crews continue to work within the fire zone east of Kelowna International Airport. The wildfire is now classified as…

🕕Starting at 6pm tonight, residents residing in the evacuation order will be able to return to their homes. 7 properties will be downgraded to an evacuation alert & the previous addresses on alert will remain in place for the #WhelanCreekWildfire 🔗cordemergency.ca/updates/whelan…

🚨 Whelan Creek Wildfire Update 🚨 Smoke will increase & decrease from the Whelan Creek Wildfire today. No growth overnight. An assessment is underway & more information will be provided this afternoon. See cordemergency.ca the latest updates.

The Whalen Creek (Rockface) wildfire in the Ellison area evacuation alerts and orders have been updated. Please refer to the interactive map on CORDemergency.ca/map where you can search by street address to determine if you are affected.

We are aware of wildfire near the Kelowna International Airport. Crews are responding & the EOC is activated. More info to come. 🔺Updates will be posted on cordermergency.ca

Many wildfires are human-caused and therefore preventable. Be part of the solution by following fire bans and restrictions: ow.ly/NV6k30qBReI Report all wildfires to *5555 (on mobile phone) or 1-800-663-5555 #BCwildfire @BCGovFireInfo

Have you downloaded the BC Wildfire app? It's free on the App Store and Google Play. You can get the latest wildfire info right on your phone. Use the app to report a wildfire instantly, and save your location to receive personalized alerts. Learn more at BCWildfire.ca

🔔It's Emergency Preparedness Week! It's a good reminder to prepare for hazards such as flooding, drought, wildfire and extreme weather. Taking steps to reduce impacts will increase the safety and resiliency of our communities. 🔗Learn more tips: cordemergency.ca/be-prepared

Emergency Preparedness Week: We’re in it together! 🚨 From May 4 to May 10, let's take proactive steps to prepare for emergencies. Watch the video now and join the community effort: youtube.com/watch?v=oObalz… #EmergencyPreparednessWeek #InItTogether #CentralOkanagan

We're standing down for the Westside Rd Landslide. The site of the landslide continues to be managed by the Min. of Transportation. Visit DriveBC.ca. Info on freshet activities will be reported thru local govs unless a new emergency requires the EOC to activate.

⚠️With the heavy rains today & more this evening, residents, particularly those adjacent to and within recently burned areas, are reminded to stay vigilant & familiarize themselves with their terrain and waterways. ➡️Learn more: ow.ly/yo4050VwaAx #WestKelowna #WestsideRd

Watch for updates from DriveBC.

🚧Westside Road N. Landslide Update🚧 Westside Rd N. btw Main St. & Denison Rd is closed. No injuries or structure damage. Crews are continuing to assist at the scene. For more info: cordemergency.ca. Road updates: DriveBC.ca. #centralokanaganwest #roadclosure

Emergency crews are currently on the scene. We are actively monitoring the situation overnight. Updates will be provided in the morning as soon as more information becomes available at cordemergency.ca. Subscribe for further updates. #centralokanaganwest