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RDOS EOC Information Updates
Check this page regularly for ongoing updates on Freshet situation as it relates to the Town of Osoyoos.
Message from the Town
The Town of Osoyoos EOC (Town EOC) is continuing to monitor lake levels, river levels, weather forecasts as well as participating in numerous Province of BC Freshet conference calls.
Town Communication
2020 06 12 EOC FRESHET Bulletin 3 Weather Lake Levels Lowering - Posted June 12 @ 4:00pm
2020 06 05 EOC FRESHET Bulletin 2 Lake Levels Lowering - Posted June 5, 2020 @ 11:00am
2020 05 29 EOC FRESHET Bulletin 1 Message-Weather Statement-Sandbags - Posted May 29, 2020 @ 4:00pm
Osoyoos Lake Levels
Osoyoos Lake levels are determined by several factors, including the operation of Zosel Dam in Washington State, the operation of Okanagan Dam in Penticton, stream-flow into Okanagan River between Penticton and Osoyoos, and the flow levels of the Similkameen River, which joins Okanagan River south of the US/Canada border.
Please click on the link below to view the current forecasts of Osoyoos Lake provided by International Joint Commission (IJC).
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/uv/?site_no=12439000&agency_cd=USGS
Sand Bag Location
Sand Bags are available at the Paid Boat Trailer Parking Lot located at 6901 Main Street.
Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
Saturday and Sunday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
The supplies required are being monitored daily.
The RDOS has developed a COVID-19 sandbagging video to help residents prepare for freshet while maintaining physical distancing.
RDOS EOC Sandbagging and COVID-19 Precautions Video:
https://youtu.be/HgJE-8XDzwU
RDOS EOC Sandbagging How To Video:
https://youtu.be/thZwVWyXjMQ
Weather Forecast
Check Environment Canada for 7-day weather forecasts and special weather statements issued.
https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-69_metric_e.html
Flooding Terms
Flood Warning - River levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers will result.
Flood Watch - River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
High Streamflow Advisory - River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
MORE INFORMATION
Freshet Conditions
BC Freshet and Flood
River Forecast Centre
Flood Warnings and Advisories
Automated Snow Weather Station Data
Real Time Hydrometric Data
Hydrometeorologic Data
B.C. Weather Conditions and Forecasts
Other Emergency Preparedness Agencies
Emergency Management BC
Canadian Red Cross
Salvation Army
Emergency Social Services Associations
Provincial Emergency Planning
Justice Institute Emergency Management Training Division
Here are some other pages that are worth checking out
BC Disaster Financial Assistance
PreparedBC
PreparedBC Household Emergency Plan
Town of Osoyoos 250.495.6515 info@osoyoos.ca |
Osoyoos EOC 250.495.4635 eoc@osoyoos.ca |
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