(Photo credit: BCWS)

By Pete McIntyre

White Rock Lake fire

Evacuation order for Okanagan Indian Band IR#1

Aug 6, 2021 | 10:35 PM

The Okanagan Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for all of its IR#1.

“Pursuant to the State of Local Emergency Band Council resolution passed by OKIB Council, an Evacuation Order has been issued by the Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre due to immediate danger to life safety caused by White Rock Lake Wildfire.”

The Evacuation Order area is now being expanded and members of the RCMP, Search and Rescue and other applicable agencies will be expediting the action.

Click here to see the areas affected.

Evacuation order in red (Image credit: OKIB)

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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Follow the travel route provided and register at: o 3505-30th Avenue Vernon, BC – Schubert Centre

• If you do not require immediate support, you can register in the coming days or online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ , other ESS inquiries can be directed to 250-241-6945

• If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the OKIB EOC at 250-241-5809

• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.

• Close all windows and doors.

• Close gates (latch) but do not lock.

• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.

• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available.

• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash with food and water. If you left pets or livestock behind or have brought your pets with you and need pet-friendly accommodations, please visit the ESS Reception Centre to register for support.

• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

ASSEMBLY POINTS:

If you require transportation, the following Assembly Points have been established as pick-up areas. Please call 250-241-5809 to confirm that you require transportation.

• Hwy 97/Range Road • Round Lake Road/Madeline Lake Road

• Hwy 97/Irish Creek North Road

• Hwy 97/9510 – Lawrence Heights

• Coyote Creek Crossing Modular Park

• Irish Creek South Road/Westside Road

• Desert Cove Clubhouse – 7th Ave/2nd Street North

• Head of the Lake Community Hall.

Further information will be issued when available. For the most up to date information visit Facebook: OKIB Official and OKIB Public pages, or www.okib.ca for more information.