UPDATE 1 p.m. May 4
The bridge crossing Whitemansa国际传媒檚 creek continues to be monitored to remove log jams.
Flow remains high and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will continue to assist in monitoring duties and determining the safety of the crossing. The bridge is currently in single lane alternating traffic state due to water levels impacting south bound lanes.
Okanagan Indian Band crews continue to plan and action mitigation efforts on both sides of the creek in the flooding area.
sa国际传媒淢itigation efforts have been difficult with surges occurring. Crews have noted some flood water penetration along Falcon Ave as well as over land water on the south side of the creek,sa国际传媒� the band said.
Ground instabilities have been causing tree falls in the area making creating hazards for crews working in the area.
OKIB also continues to order sand for sandbags as well as other mitigation methods and maintain a sandbagging station. Crews on site at the flooding area also have multiple pieces of earth moving machinery to expediate mitigation efforts.
OKIB will continue to monitor the freshet flooding situation and provide updates as possible.
Ministry of Forest staff are also conducting monitoring activities in the watersheds above Whitemansa国际传媒檚 Creek to keep the OKIB Emergecy Operations Centre well informed.
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UPDATE: 10 p.m.
As of 9 p.m., the Okanagan Indian Band is recommending that all non-emergency personnel leave the evacuation order area.
Flood waters have been undermining land and undercutting large trees in the area, causing uncontrolled falls.
Despite a reduction in flow levels during the day on Wednesday, the OKIB and emergency operations are reminding residents in the area, that conditions can change rapidly, including unstable land, flood water flow levels and water depth.
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UPDATE: 7:30 p.m. May 3
More properties are under an evacuation order due to the flooding of Whitemansa国际传媒檚 Creek.
Wednesday afternoon the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) said an evacuation order is in effect for beach front properties between Raven Road and No. 209 Saskatoon Road.
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Members of the OKIB, the local fire department, bylaw and other applicable agencies will be expediting this action.
The OKIB has released for what residents should do if their properties are under an evacuation order.
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Original:
Flooding has forced even more Westside Road residents to evacuate and put additional homes on alert.
Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) issued an additional evacuation order Tuesday, May 2 at 9 p.m. The extended order is for Parker Cove residents on Falcon Avenue in units 139-160, 196-223 and 225-329, as well as residents south of Whitemansa国际传媒檚 Creek on Raven Road along Saskatoon Road.
Meanwhile an evacuation alert was issued May 2 at 10 p.m. for Parker Cove residents on Grouse Avenue, Deer Street, Elk Street, Falcon Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.
sa国际传媒� Grouse Avenue: 240-283, 291-320, 334-349
sa国际传媒� Deer Street: 115-130
sa国际传媒� Elk Street: 89-114
sa国际传媒� Lakeshore Drive: 34-53
sa国际传媒� Falcon Avenue: 224
OKIB previously issued evacuation orders May 2 for Parker Cove residents south of Falcon Avenue adjacent to Whitemansa国际传媒檚 Creek and #161-195 Falcon Avenue including 54 and 55.
The order is sa国际传媒渄ue to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding of Whitemansa国际传媒檚 Creek,sa国际传媒� according to the band.
Falcon Road resident Bob Grant was watching the water flood down his street Tuesday morning. He said itsa国际传媒檚 the worst flooding hesa国际传媒檚 seen in the more than 20 years hesa国际传媒檚 lived there.
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Grant said residents evacuated Tuesday morning but some of them have come back to sandbag around their properties. Some residents could be seen driving through the water and sandbagging around noon Tuesday.
sa国际传媒淭heysa国际传媒檙e not supposed to but theysa国际传媒檙e doing it,sa国际传媒� Grant said.
So far Grantsa国际传媒檚 home is OK, but sa国际传媒渋t depends on what happens tonight,sa国际传媒� he said, explaining he watched the water encroach further up the street in a matter of hours this morning.
OKIB continues to monitor the creek systems on reserve during the flooding. Crews are continuing to mitigate damage to infrastructure and homes in the effect areas.
sa国际传媒淭he flooding event we are experiencing currently can be described as a 200-year event given current water levels and flow in the Whitemansa国际传媒檚 area,sa国际传媒� the band said.
The watersheds continue to be monitored via helicopter by emergency management and climate resilience forestry personnel to gain greater situational awareness.
sa国际传媒淥KIB will continue its 24-hour monitoring of creeks and effected areas on reserve and residents should be prepared to evacuate as this is a fast evolving event.sa国际传媒�
Residents evacuated are advised to:
sa国际传媒� Follow the travel route provided and register at: #8 Bonneau Road, New Horizons building.
sa国际传媒� If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the person providing this notice or call: 250-241-5809
sa国际传媒� Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
sa国际传媒� Close all windows and doors.
sa国际传媒� Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
sa国际传媒� Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles then you have to.
sa国际传媒� Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
sa国际传媒� Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Whitemansa国际传媒檚 Creek bridge is still open, however the OKIB says there may be periodic traffic interruptions while crews clear debris in the creek near the bridge to mitigate risk to the structure.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is making sandbags available to affected residents at area fire departments.
sa国际传媒淚solated flooding events have occurred in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area near high flowing creeks, particularly in areas impacted by the White Rock Lake wildfire,sa国际传媒� the RDCO said. sa国际传媒淲e are closely monitoring electoral areas and have made sandbags available in anticipation of possible flooding.sa国际传媒�
Property owners are responsible for having an emergency plan and the tools and equipment needed to protect their properties from flooding.
Residents can pick up sandbags at area fire departments:
sa国际传媒� Ellison Fire Department sa国际传媒� Station 61 sa国际传媒� 4411 Old Vernon Road
sa国际传媒� Joe Rich Fire Rescue sa国际传媒� Station 52 sa国际传媒� 6550 Goudie Road
Self-serve sand and bags are available at:
sa国际传媒� Joe Rich Fire Rescue sa国际传媒� Station 51 sa国际传媒� 11481 Highway 33
sa国际传媒� North Westside Fire Rescue sa国际传媒� Station 101 sa国际传媒� Killiney Beach main hall, 514 Udell Road; and Station 102 sa国际传媒� Westside Road hall, 7355 Westside Road North
sa国际传媒� Wilsonsa国际传媒檚 Landing Fire Department sa国际传媒� 2396 Westside Road
Property owners are also encouraged to check ditches and driveway access culverts to ensure proper runoff. Residents can contact AIM Roads at 1-866-222-4204 with any concerns.
For updates, visit OKIB Facebook page or okib.ca.
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