The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOD) is rescinding the Whelan Creek wildfire evacuation alert. This incorporates the 113 addresses in the Ellison area.
- 4591-4593 Anderson Road
- All addresses on Batta Forest Services Road
- All addresses on Booth Road
- All addresses Dead Pine Drive
- 4475 - 6025 Farmers Drive
- All addresses on Langley Court
- All addresses on Monaghan Drive
- All addresses on Rockface Road
- All addresses on Sierra Drive
- All addresses on Twin Creek Place
- All addresses on Upper Booth Road
- All addresses on Upper Booth Road North
- 5173 - 5176 Whitetail Road
The EOC will deactivate and wind down its operations.
鈥淓mergency responders remain ready and residents should stay prepared for this wildfire season,鈥� stated the EOC.
Residents can help by doing FireSmart tasks around their property. Examples include:
- Remove combustible materials and debris, such as leaves and pine needles, from around the home and maintain a 1.5-metre non-combustible zone.
- Ensure firewood piles are 10 metres away from any building on the property. Wood piled against a house is a major fire hazard.
- Maintain trees by removing dead leaves, twigs and branches.
- Plant that are less susceptible to ignition. FireSmart selections offer several benefits, including water conservation and the attraction of pollinators.
