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Flood Evacuation Order: Sportsmens Bowl area north of Oliver

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OLIVER - There are 33 properties in the rural area north of Oliver being called to evacuate immediately.

The RDOS makes the following recommendations:

  • You must leave the area immediately.
  • Follow the travel route provided and register at the ESS Reception Centre at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6417 Main Street, Oliver.
  • Close all windows and doors Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
  • Close gates (latch) but do not lock Gather your family: take a neighbour or someone who needs help.
  • Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and Keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
  • Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
  • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

An Emergency Social Services (ESS) Reception Centre has been set up at the Oliver Legion at 6417 Main St. There is parking onsite and across the street.

Any affected residents staying with family or friends are asked to register as soon as possible by visiting the Reception Centre or by calling the RDOS Emergency Operations Centre 250-490-4225.

  • 352 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 310 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 398 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 793 SECREST HILL RD
  • 344 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 7675 HIGHWAY 97
  • 7823 HIGHWAY 97 7811 HIGHWAY 97
  • 7801 HIGHWAY 97 7841 HIGHWAY 97
  • 7859 HIGHWAY 97 7874 HIGHWAY 97
  • 328 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 322 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 7915 HIGHWAY 97
  • 7608 ISLAND RD
  • 7626 ISLAND RD
  • 7650 ISLAND RD
  • 7688 ISLAND RD
  • 109 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 149 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 102 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 7738 ISLAND RD
  • 124 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 168 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 178 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 121 SECREST HILL RD
  • 194 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 274 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 296 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 306 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 340 SPORTSMENS BOWL RD
  • 150 TEST ORCHARD RD

The Emergency Operations Centre continues to remain open as required. To report flooding or wildfire emergencies, contact the EOC at 250-490-4225.

For the latest information, go to: www.rdos.bc.ca.

Image Credit: SUBMITTED/RDOS

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