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Hullcar mountain fire – OKIB staff are monitoring the fire situation
Read more: Hullcar mountain fire – OKIB staff are monitoring the fire situationAugust 5, 2024 20:30 hours Way’ Members, Please be advised that the OKIB Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been monitoring the Hullcar Mountain Fire which is on the northern area of Splatin’s Salmon River IR #1. The fire was reported last night, and a lightning strike was determined to be the cause. The OKIB EOC…
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Okanagan Indian Band Evacuation Plan Presentation
Read more: Okanagan Indian Band Evacuation Plan PresentationThursday, August 15, 5 to 7pmNew Horizons Building | Dinner will be served For more information contact Maurice EvansOKIB Emergency Program Coordinator250-542-7132 ext 5006OKIBEPC@okanagan.org Members, come to this event to view the Evacuation Plan for OKIB Reserves #1 and #7. Paul Edmondsof Red Dragon Consulting was hired by OKIB to develop the plan. Paul will…
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Notice of danger tree removal on OKIB IR#1
Read more: Notice of danger tree removal on OKIB IR#1Way’ the recovery project is assessing trees what were burnt in the wildfire to identify risk to lives, homes, and infrastructure. It is anticipated this work will be conducted annually. Once the assessment stage is complete, an application for a permit and funding to remove the trees will be submitted. It is expected that any…
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Campfire prohibitions to start in Kamloops Fire Centre on Friday July 12th at 12:00pm
Read more: Campfire prohibitions to start in Kamloops Fire Centre on Friday July 12th at 12:00pmKAMLOOPS – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, July 12, 2024, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 11, 2024, or until the orders are rescinded. As of July 12,…
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Reminder: Flood and Hazard Assessment Report meeting tomorrow
Read more: Reminder: Flood and Hazard Assessment Report meeting tomorrowReminder: Flood and Hazard Assessment Report meeting tomorrow May 16, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Prestige Hotel in Vernon, 4411 32nd street, Vernon. OKIB is hosting a presentation by Stantec to the community regarding the Flood and Hazard Assessment, along with the mapping of findings, recent studies, and reports related to the Whiterock Lake Fire.…
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Information Session on the FireSmart Program: FireSmart Begins at Home@Winfield Memorial Hall 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, May 15, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Read more: Information Session on the FireSmart Program: FireSmart Begins at Home@Winfield Memorial Hall 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, May 15, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.Way’ Members, The Emergency Program Coordinator will be down in Duck Lake tomorrow to talk about how you can help protect your home from fires. Come out tomorrow to learn more about the program.
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BC 7 Day Flood Outlook – May 13th
Read more: BC 7 Day Flood Outlook – May 13thKey points: •No anticipated flood hazard. •Lingering warmth early in week followed by a mid-week cooler and wetter transition. •Possible drier reprieve on weekend, likely to be quickly ended by the arrival of another cold low weather system. •Precipitation totals will likely be light to moderate, widespread across Interior.






