For Immediate Release
August 18, 2023
In response to the Upper Park Rill Creek Wildfire, the Town of Oliver has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to a Level 1. The EOC is currently helping coordinate the Town’s protection of the Wastewater Treatment Facility that is located off of Fairview Road, and supporting the Town’s Emergency Support Services (ESS). There are no homes in Oliver on Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order at this time. Please monitor local news and register for the Town’s VoyentAlert! to receive updates.
Irrigation (Canal) Water Systems 1 and 5
The Town of Oliver has issued a VoyentAlert! request to our Irrigation customers (orchards, farms, wineries) in Zones 1 and 5 (west side of town) to irrigate as much as possible without compromising their crops. The goal is to create a “humidity bubble” on the west side of town should the Town experience an interface fire. A subsequent VoyentAlert! notification will be issued when the request to irrigate in Systems 1 and 5 has been rescinded.
Domestic water users should continue to adhere to Stage 2 Water Restrictions in order to ensure domestic supply is available for fire response efforts.
The Town will provide more information as it has updates.
VoyentAlert! Emergency notifications will be issued by the Town as required. Please sign up for VoyentAlert! notifications to stay informed.
https://voyent-alert.com/ca/community/#registration
Rochelle Lougheed
Information Officer