One residence north of Oliver has been evacuated due to debris blocking a driveway, which the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) says could impede emergency access.
The RDOS has established 72 hour emergency support services for the property owner.
April 17, 2018 2:15pm
UPDATE: Evac Alert for 148 properties north of Oliver REMAINS IN EFFECT. The RDOS currently has pumps in place. FLNROD is revisiting dams upstream of Willowbrook to decrease flows from above. https://t.co/T6yTlywC6M— RDOS EOC (@EmergMgtRDOS) April 17, 2018
Evacuation alerts for 148 properties in the area remain in effect. The affected properties are located on Covert Place, along Highway 97, Horsetail Road, Island Road, Knight Road, Pampas Grass Way, Park Rill Road, River Road, Secrest Hill Road, Sitka Road, Sportsmens Bowl Road, Test Orchard Road and Wheatgrass Road.
The RDOS said they currently have pumps in place and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development is revisiting dams upstream of Willowbrook to decrease flows from above.
