Evacuation orders for properties in Olalla

A state of local emergency and an evacuation order has been issued for 6 homes in the northern part of Olalla along 1st and 2nd Street.

Keremeos Creek flooded its banks last week and several of the affected residents have already voluntarily evacuated themselves.

Rising water has affected septic tanks, electricity and roads to the homes prompting the formal evacuation of the affected homes.

The evacuation order has been issued for 6 homes along Road 1 and Road 2, north of Olalla, BC:

2660 1st Street
2649 1st Street
2645 1st Street
2641 1st Street
2637 1st Street
2636 2nd Street

Any affected residents, even those staying with family or friends, are asked to register as soon as possible by calling the Emergency Operations Centre at 250-809-6561.

For after-hours emergencies, call the Provincial Emergency Program at 1-800-663-3456.

Residents are asked to shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than freezers and refrigerators.

A precautionary Evacuation Alert has also been issued for an additional 11 homes in the northern part of Olalla along Keremeos Creek. The properties under an advisory Evacuation Alert are:

2661 1st Street
2657 1st Street
2653 1st Street
2648 2nd Street
2640 2nd Street
2641 2nd Street
2637 2nd Street
2633 2nd Street
2624 3rd Street
2612 3rd Street
1675 HIGHWAY 3A

Affected residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, they are should be ready to leave on a moment’s notice.