UPDATE:
Over 100 properties in Osoyoos have been issued evacuation orders.
Properties in the Willow Beach area on 202 Ave., on Bayview Crescent, Harbour Key Drive, Cottonwood Drive, Kingfisher Drive, Lakeshore Drive, Crab Apple Court, Solona Key Court, Spartan Drive and Main Street are under evacuation.
Evacuation orders have also been issued for the Coast Hotel and Walnut Beach Resort.
“It is important for all evacuees to check in with the ESS even if they do not intend to utilize housing and personal services,” the RDOS said.
If you have pets or livestock that need to be cared for and billeted, please contact ALERT Animal Emergency Team for support at: 250-809-7152.
If residents need further ESS assistance contact the RDOS Emergency Operations Centre at 250-490-4225 and check www.rdos.bc.ca for updates.
ORIGINAL STORY:
With water levels of Osoyoos Lake on the rise, the Town of Osoyoos has declared a state of local emergency due to potential flooding.
The Town issued the state on Wednesday, saying that properties and Town infrastructure are at risk and advising residents to prepare for armouring lakeside properties.
“Wind or wave action can increase the need for higher sandbagging or protection. High groundwater saturation levels are also a concern, and some property’s basements may become susceptible to flooding,” a release from the Town read.
The regional district has also declared a state of local emergency for electoral area A, rural Osoyoos, due to high levels of the Similkameen River causing flooding and bank erosion.
If the situation worsens, residents will be placed on evacuation alert, and potentially be issued an evacuation order.
For more information, the regional district’s Emergency Operations Centre can be reached at (250) 490-4225.
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