UPDATE 1 p.m. May 4
The bridge crossing Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 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.
91裸聊视频淢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,91裸聊视频� 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 Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 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.
91裸聊视频淭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,91裸聊视频� 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 Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 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 91裸聊视频渄ue to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding of Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 Creek.91裸聊视频�
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 Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 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.
91裸聊视频� Grouse Avenue: 240-283, 291-320, 334-349
91裸聊视频� Deer Street: 115-130
91裸聊视频� Elk Street: 89-114
91裸聊视频� Lakeshore Drive: 34-53
91裸聊视频� Falcon Avenue: 224
OKIB previously issued evacuation orders May 2 for Parker Cove residents south of Falcon Avenue adjacent to Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 Creek and #161-195 Falcon Avenue including 54 and 55.
The order is 91裸聊视频渄ue to immediate danger to life safety caused by flooding of Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 Creek,91裸聊视频� according to the band.
Falcon Road resident Bob Grant was watching the water flood down his street Tuesday morning. He said it91裸聊视频檚 the worst flooding he91裸聊视频檚 seen in the more than 20 years he91裸聊视频檚 lived there.
91裸聊视频淲e had a flood in 2017 but it didn91裸聊视频檛 come out to the road,91裸聊视频� 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.
91裸聊视频淭hey91裸聊视频檙e not supposed to but they91裸聊视频檙e doing it,91裸聊视频� Grant said.
So far Grant91裸聊视频檚 home is OK, but 91裸聊视频渋t depends on what happens tonight,91裸聊视频� 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.
91裸聊视频淭he flooding event we are experiencing currently can be described as a 200-year event given current water levels and flow in the Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 area,91裸聊视频� the band said.
The watersheds continue to be monitored via helicopter by emergency management and climate resilience forestry personnel to gain greater situational awareness.
91裸聊视频淥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.91裸聊视频�
Residents evacuated are advised to:
91裸聊视频� Follow the travel route provided and register at: #8 Bonneau Road, New Horizons building.
91裸聊视频� If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the person providing this notice or call: 250-241-5809
91裸聊视频� Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
91裸聊视频� Close all windows and doors.
91裸聊视频� Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
91裸聊视频� Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles then you have to.
91裸聊视频� Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
91裸聊视频� Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
Whiteman91裸聊视频檚 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.
91裸聊视频淚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,91裸聊视频� the RDCO said. 91裸聊视频淲e are closely monitoring electoral areas and have made sandbags available in anticipation of possible flooding.91裸聊视频�
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:
91裸聊视频� Ellison Fire Department 91裸聊视频� Station 61 91裸聊视频� 4411 Old Vernon Road
91裸聊视频� Joe Rich Fire Rescue 91裸聊视频� Station 52 91裸聊视频� 6550 Goudie Road
Self-serve sand and bags are available at:
91裸聊视频� Joe Rich Fire Rescue 91裸聊视频� Station 51 91裸聊视频� 11481 Highway 33
91裸聊视频� North Westside Fire Rescue 91裸聊视频� Station 101 91裸聊视频� Killiney Beach main hall, 514 Udell Road; and Station 102 91裸聊视频� Westside Road hall, 7355 Westside Road North
91裸聊视频� Wilson91裸聊视频檚 Landing Fire Department 91裸聊视频� 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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