North Okanagan residents urged to prepare for floods

North Okanagan residents are being reminded to take preventative measures against flooding.

Warmer temperatures and an elevated snowpack could threaten homes along rivers or creeks.

Families are urged to have a Grab n’ Go bag prepared with supplies for at least a three-day period.

Bags should include things like a change of clothes, a flashlight, drinking water, snacks, medication and personal documents in watertight containers.

Residents are also urged to act now to protect their homes:

Armstrong: For sand and sandbags, please call 250 546-3023

Coldstream: Sand and sandbags located at Kalamalka Lake Road across from Postill Drive; for emergencies, call Public Works at 250-550-1505 during work hours or 250-542-7600 after hours

Lavington Area: Sand and sandbags available at School Road across from Jeffers Park; for emergencies, call Public Works at 250-550-1505 during work hours or 250-542-7600 after hours

Enderby: Sand and sandbags are located at the Public Works yard at 2309 McGowan Street; call City Hall at 250-838-7230 after hours

Lumby: Sand and sandbags are located in a gravel parking lot across from the Lumby Arena/Curling Rink parking lot located at 2230 Shields Avenue

RDNO: Sandbags only located outside the gate at the Fire Training Centre located at 300 Pottery Road; call 250 550-3731 during work hours

Spallumcheen: Sand and sandbags are located outside the gate of the Public Works yard at 1511 Eagle Rock Road

Vernon: Sand and sandbags located at the Vernon City Yard outside the main gate on Pleasant Valley Road and at the corner of Okanagan Avenue and Okanagan Landing Road; sandbags are only available at the City Yard at 1900 48th Avenue during work hours and at Vernon Fire Hall at 3401 30th Street after hours