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By Pete McIntyre

Residents have to leave immediately

Evacuation order issued by Okanagan Indian Band

Aug 1, 2021 | 5:25 PM

Some residents on the Okanagan Indian Band are having to flee their homes due to the White Rock Lake Fire.

The band’s chief and council issued an evacuation order at 4:45 p.m. Sunday “due to immediate danger to life safety caused by White Rock Lake Wildfire.”

The band says members of the RCMP, Search and Rescue and other applicable agencies will be expediting this action.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP officers are on the ground assisting the @OkanaganBand with an evacuation order on Westside Road. A list of affected properties and additonal information related to the order can be found at: https://t.co/9vXBi57Qrm https://t.co/o181TYepXy pic.twitter.com/18BITD9oTb

— Vernon North Okanagan RCMP (@VernonNOkRCMP) August 2, 2021

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The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following areas (schedule 1):

Subdivisions located below the Whiteman Creek drainage, south of the Mud Hole, including Parker Cove and Whiteman subdivision.

Schedule 1: Addresses

153 Robins Nest Rd. 10993 Westside Rd. 8 Parker Rd.

149 Robins Nest Rd. 10987 Westside Rd. 9 Parker Rd.

145 Robins Nest Rd. 10979 Westside Rd. 33 Parker Rd.

141 Robins Nest Rd. 10973 Westside Rd. 22 Parker Rd.

137 Robins Nest Rd. 10969 Westside Rd. 12 Parker Rd.

133 Robins Nest Rd. 10965 Westside Rd.

129 Robins Nest Rd. 10961 Westside Rd. 19 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

125 Robins Nest Rd. 10957 Westside Rd. 17 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

121 Robins Nest Rd. 10875 Westside Rd. 15 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

10877 Westside Rd. 13 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

32 Robins nest Ln. 10879 Westside Rd. 11 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

26 Robins Nest Ln. 10771 Westside Rd. 10 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

20 Robins Nest Ln. 10772 Westside Rd. 9 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

38 Robins Nest Ln. 10770 Westside Rd. 8 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

44 Robins Nest Ln. 10641 Westside Rd. 16 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

50 Robins Nest ln. 10641 Westside Rd. 61 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

56 Robins Nest Ln. 10631 Westside Rd. 80 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

62 Robins Nest Ln. 10621 Westside Rd. 96 Ki-Low-Na Rd.

68 Robins Nest Ln. 10611 Westside Rd.

10541 Westside Rd. 9 Chief Saddleman Rd.

17 Beau Park Rd. 10531 Westside Rd. 19 Chief Saddleman Rd.

25 Beau Park Rd. 10521 Westside Rd. 18 Chief Saddleman Rd.

Ben Miles Flat Rd. 10511 Westside Rd. 48 Chief Saddleman Rd.

10859 Clifford Rd. 10438 Westside Rd. Lot 12

10809 Westside Rd.

Osprey Ave. Qui Qui Tasket Ln.

Nighthawk Ave. Hummingbird Ave.

Meadowlark Ave.

Loon Ave. 112 Lawrence Ln.

Kingfisher Ave. 110 Lawrence Ln.

Elk St. 222 Lawrence Ln.

Jay Ave. 228 Lawrence Ln.

Ibis Ave. 237 Lawrence Ln.

Hummingbird Ave. 233 Lawrence Ln.

Cougar St. 175 Lawrence Ln.

Deer St. 24 Lawrence Ln.

Grouse Ave.

Falcon Ave.

Bear St.

Argail St.

Photo credit: OKIB

ARMTRONG – In response to the White Rock Lake Wildfire recent evacuation orders, the City of Armstrong, along with the Township of Spallumcheen have activated Emergency Social Services (ESS) support for evacuees.

The fairgrounds will be used to assist those that have been impacted by these evacuations.

“We are requesting the public’s assistance in respecting the privacy of those affected and are asking the public to use other municipal properties and parks at this time,” a news release from the City of Armstrong stated.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• If you have lodging available to you and do not require immediate assistance, please head to that location and follow up with ESS reception at a later time.

• BAND MEMBERS: follow the travel route provided and register at: Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Rd. Vernon, BC

• NON BAND MEMBERS: please register at 1480 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna

• If you need transportation assistance from the area, advise the OKIB EOC at 250-306-8477

• 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 have left pets and are not able to take them with you please notify the reception center.

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

ASSMBLY POINTS:

If you require transportation, the following Assembly Points have been established as pick-up areas. Please call 250-306-8477 to confirm that you require transportation.

• Lawrence Ln. and Westside Rd.

• Ki-Low-Na Rd. and Westside Rd.

• Beau Park Rd. and Westside Rd.

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.