LISTEN SHOWS MUSIC CONCERTS CONTESTS SUPPORT LOCAL ON DEMAND SEARCH Evacuation alert issued for some properties along Similkameen, Tulameen rivers near Princeton Doyle Potenteau GlobalNews.ca November 25, 2021 8:10 pm A map showing the evacuation alert for properties along the Similkameen River near Princeton, B.C. Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for some properties along the Similkameen and Tulameen rivers near Princeton. The regional district’s Emergency Operations Centre is advising residents to be aware of potential flooding. The evacuation alert is for a specific area in Electoral Area H. EOC Update: Evacuation Alert issued for a specified area along the Similkameen River in Electoral Area H Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 11:00 am RCMP expedited this action. #bcflood https://t.co/FVBMy3GEyM — RDOS EOC (@EmergMgtRDOS) November 25, 2021 Read more: First of next three atmospheric rivers makes landfall in B.C. “Based on available information, including weather advisories, areas prone to flooding may flood again as the weather changes,” said the RDOS, adding it’s working with the Town of Princeton to provide support. Below is a list of affected properties: 407 Highway 3 561 Stevenson Creek Rd. 563 Stevenson Creek Rd. 556 Stevenson Creek Rd. 520 Stevenson Creek Rd. 298 Old Copper Mountain Rd. 426 Old Copper Mountain Rd. 438 Old Copper Mountain Rd. 586 East Similkameen Rd. 588 East Similkameen Rd. A handful of district lots are also under the evacuation alert. Residents should have a go-bag prepared with all their essential items. The evacuation alert is in addition to an evacuation order already issued for one property south of Princeton. “An evacuation alert prepares residents to evacuate the area should an evacuation order be issued,” said the regional district. “As much advance notice as possible will be provided prior to an evacuation order, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.” © 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. You May Also Like Top Stories Bryan Adams Reveals He ‘Tested Positive’ Twice ‘In A Month For COVID’ November 25, 2021 6:43 pm Prince William's remarks about African population condemned by critics November 25, 2021 4:50 pm Great Barrier Reef explodes with cacophony of colour during massive spawn November 25, 2021 1:16 pm Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gifts his own custom truck to navy veteran November 25, 2021 12:33 pm Royal Family really not happy with new documentary's 'unfounded claims' November 24, 2021 3:32 pm More LISTEN LIVE Playlist THE KILLERS CAUTION 10:23PM BILLY TALENT RIVER BELOW 10:20PM GARBAGE ONLY HAPPY WHEN IT RAINS 10:16PM JULY TALK I AM WATER 10:12PM QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE NO ONE KNOWS 10:08PM View Full Playlist → Latest Bryan Adams Reveals He ‘Tested Positive’ Twice ‘In A Month For COVID’ November 25, 2021 6:43 pm Prince William's remarks about African population condemned by critics November 25, 2021 4:50 pm Great Barrier Reef explodes with cacophony of colour during massive spawn November 25, 2021 1:16 pm You May Also Like Rules & Regs Privacy Policy Terms of Use Advertising Standard Terms Advertise Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. Ad Choices Now Playing CAUTION The Killers Corus Entertainment Inc. and its partners use cookies and similar technology on our websites and applications. This allows us to gather information about the visitors to these platforms for the purposes of improving the performance of the platforms, research, marketing, content curation and serving advertisements that may be more tailored to each visitor's personal interests. Please see our Privacy Policy for a description of what data is being collected, the purposes of collection, the potential processing or storage of this data by third parties, and general risks and concerns that you should be aware of in making an informed decision. You may choose below to accept all cookies or only certain cookies in our Cookie Consent Tool. Accept