Date: Saturday, August 23, 2003
Time: 4:15 p.m.
PUBLIC INFO LINE: 869-0386
PRC RECEPTION CENTRE: 762-8646
KSS RECEPTION CENTRE: 762-3149
RED CROSS INFO LINE RE EVACUEES: 1-888-350-6070
PROVINCIAL INFO LINE: 1-800-311-7044
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INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WHO BELIEVE THEIR HOMES WERE DAMAGED FRIDAY NIGHT BY THE OKANAGAN MOUNTAIN PARK FIRE
City of Kelowna and Regional District Planning staff is working as quickly as possible to prepare information for residents on the status of their properties in the aftermath of the wildfire which swept through the south end of the City Friday night.
Staff is gathering data now to ensure they have correct information about which homes have not been affected by the fire, and which homes have unfortunately been lost. They are using a combination of ground surveillance (going street to street) and aerial photography to compile accurate information on the status of each property in the affected neighborhoods. The street to street checking depends on whether it is safe to go into an area because crews are still dealing with an active fire. This is an ever changing situation because the fire has not been contained in all areas.
Residents who believe they are affected will be notified via the media about the date, time and location of a meeting to view maps of the affected areas.
This will be a meeting for residents only. They will be required to bring identification showing ownership of property.
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