News Release – Inkaneep Creek Wildfire

Type: News Release

Emergency Operations Centre – Level One

The Town of Oliver has activated its Emergency Operations Centre to support

a wildfire within the jurisdiction of Osoyoos Indian Band. The Town is working

with the Regional District of Okanagan–Similkameen and Emergency

Management BC.

Currently there are some properties within Oliver that are on Evacuation Alert.

To view the Evacuation Alert area see attached.

Town of Oliver Properties:

  • 5950, 6094, and 6172 Black Sage Rd
  • 800, 802, 820, 852, 862, 921, 937, 953, and 957 Spillway Rd
  • 7125, 7137, 7145, 7153, 7161, 7171, and 7177 Tucelnuit Dr

Residents are advised to be prepared to evacuate on short notice. Residents

will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to issuance of an

evacuation order. In preparing for an Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order –

click here

A Reception Centre has been opened at the Oliver Legion to support residents

on Evacuation Order. Residents who are ordered to leave their homes can

register on the Emergency Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool.

Inquiries:

Town of Oliver

250 485 6200