Evacuation alerts issued for Slocan Valley
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued evacuation alerts for residents and visitors in areas of the Slocan Valley due to the potential flooding. The alerts affect Indian Point Road and Slocan Valley Road West. Local firefighters will hand-deliver the alert to affected households.
The affected areas are identified in the evacuation alerts posted on the Evacuation Information Page on the RDCK website: http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/emergency-management/evacuation-order-and-alert-page.html. Maps of the affected areas are provided.
At this time residents or visitors within the area are not required to evacuate. However, the RDCK advises people to remain vigilant and be prepared to leave the area at short notice. This alert may be followed by an immediate evacuation order should conditions worsen.
“We are issuing this evacuation alert as a precaution, because we anticipate that water levels on Slocan River will rise and potentially threaten homes in the area,” said Andrew Bellerby, the RDCK Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Director. “We are advising everyone to be prepared to evacuate if required. The situation might change quickly, depending on how much rain we get over the next few days. We will provide updates as things progress.”
What residents can do to be prepared:
- Sandbags and sand that residents can to use to protect their properties can be accessed at any of the locations listed on the RDCK website: www.rdck/befloodprepared.
- If you have livestock or pets, take this time to prepare your animals for possible evacuation.
- If you are not physically able to evacuate yourself, contact the EOC public inquiry line at 250-352-7701 now, so authorities are aware of your circumstances.
- If you have questions about how to prepare for an evacuation, where to get sandbags or other questions relating to emergency preparedness, contact the EOC at 250-352-7701.
- Report flooding emergencies by calling 911.
- Report any new hazards, such as potential flooding or debris flows, to the 24-hour toll-free provincial emergency number at 1-800-663-3456.
- Sign up for the RDCK Emergency Notification System to receive instant notification of evacuation orders. Go to www.rdck.ca and select “Emergency Alerts” from the home page, or go to the notification system sign-up page at https://rdckemergency.connectrocket.com.
- For information about emergency preparedness for floods (including sandbagging) and evacuations, please visit www.rdck.ca/befloodprepared or the PreparedBC website.
Mosquito Control Program to be decided by Referendum
Mosquito Control Feasibility Study for a Portion of Electoral Area H
A Mosquito Control Feasibility Study for a Portion of Area H is in progress, as a result of two related petitions submitted to the RDCK and the ensuing Board resolution #515/17. The potential area being studied include the area north of Vallican as the southern boundary up to the south boundary of the Village of Slocan as the northern boundary (see map HERE).
A report has been prepared by a mosquito control consultant, which can be accessed HERE. The next step in the study process was a public information meeting, held on Thursday, April 26th at 7:00pm at the Winlaw Hall.
State of the Basin 2017 for Columbia Basin-Boundary Region
State of the Basin 2017 full report
State of the Basin is a region-wide check-up on life in the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region. This comprehensive report looks at current trends in the local economy, society, culture and the environment.
The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, at Selkirk College, is a regional research centre with a mandate to support informed decision-making by Columbia Basin-Boundary communities through the provision of information, applied research and related
outreach and extension support.
Visit www.cbrdi.ca for more information.
Slocan City Suites now taking applications!
It’s time! The Slocan seniors’ affordable housing project (a.k.a the Slocan City Suites) is taking applications!
Are you a senior thinking about applying to rent an affordable suite in beautiful Slocan? Construction is well underway on the seniors’ housing project in Slocan, and applications for residency are ready for pick-up at the Village office, Slocan library, the entryway of Passmore Lodge and online at http://svhousing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-21-Slocan-City-Suites-Application.pdf
Or you may email the project coordinator at coordinator@svhousing.ca or call 250-226-7115 to have one sent to you.
“It’s time to apply,” says housing society president Rita Moir. “It may seem like a long time before move-in in late autumn, but the decision to apply, the selection process, and preparing to move take thought and time.”
Get your application in by May 15 for the first round of interviews and offers of suites.
Sandon's first ever Valley of the Ghosts Music Fest seeking volunteers
1st Annual Valley of the Ghosts Music Fest happening in Sandon!!!!
Saturday, July 14th noon to midnight
We are seeking volunteers (perks: free admission, free camping, free t-shirt, drink tickets and a meal - with a pancake/waffle breakfast for all volunteers next morning)
If you are able to assist with poster creation, security, host/greeter and/or server please contact Vida Turok.
The event will feature live "local" bands - genre of music from rock, folk, blues and more.
Interested volunteers contact Vida Turok at 250.358.2247 or email sandoninthekootenays@gmail.com