RDOS seeks grant for EOC equipment and training
Emergency operations in the South Okanagan may soon be getting more money for equipment and training.
Tag: EOC
EOC improvements identified at 2023 fire season review
A review of the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season led to recommendations on ways to improve the Emergency Operations Center’s (EOC) effectiveness and the creation of a second one for the region.
Bolstering Oliver’s emergency planning in 2024
Plans have been established for 2024 to bolster Oliver’s emergency and disaster management program due to incoming provincial legislation, and the review of the town’s 2023 freshet response.
Oliver’s emergency response to flood receives mixed review
The town of Oliver’s after-action review of the May 6, 2023 flooding indicates many positives in their emergency response along with specific recommendations to improve its plans and response.
RDOS taking steps to address information inequality
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is taking steps to improve accessible communication during emergencies with a focus on sign language, closed and open captioning and subtitles.
Prepare Now for Spring Flood Risk in the Region
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) is reminding residents and property owners to begin preparing for spring freshet.
Survey is Important
Have your say on the future of emergency management in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
Pocket Guide
Emergency centres to be upgraded in region
Nearly $100,000 of emergency preparedness funding has been granted to the South Okanagan region by the provincial government to improve and update Emergency Operation Centres (EOC) in the area.
Motel operators seek clarification on wildfire evacs
Concerns over the loss of income and the processes around evacuations that occurred during the Nk’Mip wildfire were a hot topic in a recent Destination Osoyoos board meeting, according to councillor Myers Bennett.
Evacs expand on McKinney, rescinded on parts of OIB land
Two more properties on McKinney Road in the RDOS Electoral Area ‘C’ have been added to the Evacuation Order list due to the immediate danger to life safety as a result of the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire.
Hwy 3, power infrastructure gets focus in Nk’Mip firefight
Nk’mip Creek wildfire fighting has taken on a sharp focus to protect key infrastructure including Hwy 3, FortisBC’s mainline power supply for Osoyoos and Oliver and important watersheds, according to the latest Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) update.
Pocket Guide