Date: Saturday, August 30, 2003
Time: 3 p.m.
PUBLIC INFO LINE: 869-0386
PRC RECEPTION CENTRE: 762-8646
RED CROSS INFO LINE RE EVACUEES: 1-888-350-6070
PROVINCIAL INFO LINE: 1-800-311-7044
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CLARIFICATION RE:
South Lakeshore, Rimrock, Timberline and Swick Road Residents Go Home
THE EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED
Residents of South Lakeshore,
Rimrock, Timberline and Swick Roads were allowed to return home today at 2:00
p.m. The Evacuation Order for this area has been rescinded. The neighbourhood is
open only to residents until 6:00 p.m.; public access will not be permitted
until after 6:00 p.m. Proof of residency will be required at the RCMP road
checks.
This area, and all other areas formerly under Evacuation Order, are now under
Evacuation Alert.
Residents are reminded to be cautious when returning home. Firefighters are
still extinguishing hotspots and utility companies are working to restore
service to all areas as quickly as possible.
Warning: If residents do not have electricity and wish to set up independent
generators, permission must be granted by Aquila beforehand. Call 1-877-717-5334
or 310-9473 for more information.
Approximately 70 people remain on Evacuation Order at the southern end of June
Springs Road, just outside Kelowna’s eastern boundary.