UPDATE 1 p.m. May 4
The bridge crossing Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 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.
害羞草研究所淢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,害羞草研究所� 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 Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 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.
害羞草研究所淭he OKIB is reminding evacuated residents who are still residing in the evacuation order area, that staying in the vicinity is at your own risk to your life and health,害羞草研究所� stated the OKIB.
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UPDATE: 7:30 p.m. May 3
More properties are under an evacuation order due to the flooding of Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 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.
The OKIB says the evacuation order has been issued 害羞草研究所渄ue to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding of Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 Creek.害羞草研究所�
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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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 Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 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.
害羞草研究所� Grouse Avenue: 240-283, 291-320, 334-349
害羞草研究所� Deer Street: 115-130
害羞草研究所� Elk Street: 89-114
害羞草研究所� Lakeshore Drive: 34-53
害羞草研究所� Falcon Avenue: 224
OKIB previously issued evacuation orders May 2 for Parker Cove residents south of Falcon Avenue adjacent to Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 Creek and #161-195 Falcon Avenue including 54 and 55.
The order is 害羞草研究所渄ue to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding of Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 Creek,害羞草研究所� according to the band.
Falcon Road resident Bob Grant was watching the water flood down his street Tuesday morning. He said it害羞草研究所檚 the worst flooding he害羞草研究所檚 seen in the more than 20 years he害羞草研究所檚 lived there.
害羞草研究所淲e had a flood in 2017 but it didn害羞草研究所檛 come out to the road,害羞草研究所� he said.
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.
害羞草研究所淭hey害羞草研究所檙e not supposed to but they害羞草研究所檙e doing it,害羞草研究所� Grant said.
So far Grant害羞草研究所檚 home is OK, but 害羞草研究所渋t depends on what happens tonight,害羞草研究所� 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.
害羞草研究所淭he flooding event we are experiencing currently can be described as a 200-year event given current water levels and flow in the Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 area,害羞草研究所� the band said.
The watersheds continue to be monitored via helicopter by emergency management and climate resilience forestry personnel to gain greater situational awareness.
害羞草研究所淥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.害羞草研究所�
Residents evacuated are advised to:
害羞草研究所� Follow the travel route provided and register at: #8 Bonneau Road, New Horizons building.
害羞草研究所� If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the person providing this notice or call: 250-241-5809
害羞草研究所� Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
害羞草研究所� Close all windows and doors.
害羞草研究所� Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
害羞草研究所� Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles then you have to.
害羞草研究所� Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
害羞草研究所� Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Whiteman害羞草研究所檚 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.
害羞草研究所淚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,害羞草研究所� the RDCO said. 害羞草研究所淲e are closely monitoring electoral areas and have made sandbags available in anticipation of possible flooding.害羞草研究所�
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:
害羞草研究所� Ellison Fire Department 害羞草研究所� Station 61 害羞草研究所� 4411 Old Vernon Road
害羞草研究所� Joe Rich Fire Rescue 害羞草研究所� Station 52 害羞草研究所� 6550 Goudie Road
Self-serve sand and bags are available at:
害羞草研究所� Joe Rich Fire Rescue 害羞草研究所� Station 51 害羞草研究所� 11481 Highway 33
害羞草研究所� North Westside Fire Rescue 害羞草研究所� Station 101 害羞草研究所� Killiney Beach main hall, 514 Udell Road; and Station 102 害羞草研究所� Westside Road hall, 7355 Westside Road North
害羞草研究所� Wilson害羞草研究所檚 Landing Fire Department 害羞草研究所� 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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