Be Prepared For Flood Season

Apr 3, 2019 | 4:13 PM

The flooding season is fast approaching and the Regional District of North Okanagan wants residents to be prepared.

The District says high water protection measures, like sandbagging, are the responsibility of the homeowner, and sand and sand bags are available at several locations.

One site is the north side parking lot at the BX Swan Lake Fire Hall at 5764 Silver Star Road for Electoral Areas B and C.

The City of Enderby and Electoral Area F can access the items at the public works yard at 2308 McGowan Avenue.

For the Village of Lumby and Electoral Areas D and E, the site is across from the arena on Shields Avenue.

Development

Parking variances granted for new seniors housing

22h ago

Community Sport Hero Awards

Okanagan's leaders in sport recognized at special event

23h ago

Air Conditioners for Seniors

Organization asking for public aid to protect seniors from extreme heat

Jul 24, 2026

RDNO says property owners are responsible for any measures required for flood protection on private property. General flooding can occur when water levels in lakes, creeks, or rivers rise as a result of heavy snow melt, run-off or rain in the spring and early summer seasons.

“PreparedBC and the Province of British Columbia offer various educational tools on flood preparedness,” says Alastair Crick, Manager of Protective Services with the RDNO. “In an effort to be proactive, we highly encourage residents to educate themselves and consider whether they should begin flood prevention actions such as sandbagging.”

Residents can sign up for the Emergency Management e-newsletter at www.rdno.ca/subscribe.

by Corey Fischer