OKIB MEMBERS – BRADLEY CREEK WILDFIRE RECOVERY UPDATE

The OKIB Recovery Team is releasing two separate forms for members impacted by the August 1, 2026, Bradley Creek Wildfire. Each form serves a different purpose.

Note: Paper copies for the form and survey can be picked up at any of the OKIB administration offices. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • Please complete one form per household for each form that applies to you.
  • Members who experienced total loss are being supported through a separate recovery process. If you have questions, please contact recoverymanager@okanagan.org
  • Completing either form does not guarantee financial assistance.
  • Please review the eligibility requirements carefully before completing the forms.

1. FOOD REPLACEMENT – ELIGIBILITY FORM

Form Link: Bradley Creek Wildfire – Food Replacement Form – Fill out form

This form is ONLY for OKIB member households who:

  • Resided within the confirmed BC Hydro power outage area along Westside Road, between 12484 and 10438 Westside Road.
  • Were evacuated due to the Bradley Creek Wildfire.
  • Experienced a power outage lasting 24 hours or longer.

Food replacement assistance is provided on a per-household basis, subject to eligibility verification.

Members outside the confirmed outage area who believe they experienced a qualifying power outage can request a review through the form.

2. OKIB MEMBER WILDFIRE IMPACT & RECOVERY SURVEY

Survey Link: Bradley Creek Wildfire – Impact & Recovery Survey – Fill out form

This survey is for ALL impacted OKIB member households residing on IR#1, regardless of whether they experienced a power outage.

The purpose is to understand how households were impacted during evacuation, upon returning home, and any ongoing recovery challenges.

This survey is NOT an application for financial assistance. It will help guide recovery planning and identify potential supports, subject to available funding and program criteria.

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