While the warmer, dryer, temperatures are welcomed by many, residents in the Central Okanagan are being told to watch for faster flows and rising levels of area creeks and streams due to the rapidly melting snow.
There are no watches or advisories in effect, but residents and property owners in low lying and flood prone area are being encouraged to take the steps they need to prepare and protect their properties as conditions can change rapidly.
The Central Okanagan Emergency Program, local governments and the Province continue to monitor weather patterns and water levels of local creeks, streams and lakes.
Information and pamphlets on flood preparedness are available from the Regional District of Central Okanagan office (1450 KLO Road) and the main City of Kelowna fire hall on Enterprise Way as well as on the Regional Emergency Operation Centre website www.cordemergency.ca and the Emergency Management BC website: pep.bc.ca/floods/preparedness.html.
Anyone who notices a potential problem or flooding concern in the Central Okanagan is asked to call the Regional Fire Dispatch at: 250-469-8801. Sandbags are available at local fire halls for any property owner.
The District of West Kelowna has deposited sand and sandbags for its property owners in three locations: Casa Loma, Green Bay and Whitworth Drive.
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