Evacuation alert for RDCO West electoral area

The White Rock Lake Wildfire has prompted an Evacuation Alert for the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) West Electoral Area.

All properties accessed from Westside Road located between Westshore Estates and Bear Forest Service Road (north of Traders Cove) are on Evacuation Alert. A map showing affected properties can be viewed at cordemergency.ca/map.

All public lands located north of Bear and Esperon Forest Service road(s) are also on Evacuation Alert. Note that Traders Cove IS NOT included in this Evacuation Alert.

Residents and/or campers in the area are advised to be ready to leave their home at a moment’s notice. They should be prepared to be away from their home for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents.

Emergency Operations Centre staff are working with other response agencies to manage the situation and minimize the impacts, however residents of the area should be prepared to obey an evacuation order. Visit cordemergency.ca for information on how to be prepared.