Canadian Military Assisting Kelowna’s Flood Preparation
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As of 8 this morning, Canadian Forces personnel are assisting Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in protecting local infrastructure from rising lake water.
The 45 members of the military will join municipal and B.C. Wildfire Service crews, as well as contractors in installing flood mitigation measures along the lakefront.
Based on priority needs, the military will be immediately deployed in West Kelowna’s Green Bay neighbourhood, followed by other areas most prone to flooding. Some of the considerations include protecting public infrastructure and foreshore areas that affect public assets.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre would like to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia for helping with this event.
