Sand will be available at the following locations by 11:00 this morning. Please use as needed to take necessary precautions for threats of flooding. Powell Beach Rotary Beach Butler Liftstation, north side (near Lakeshore Dr and Butler St) Stonor Street beach access Wharf Street beach access Nixon Roach beach access Landry Crescent, west of 8900 block Lakeshore Drive, 18000 block on west side Lakeshore Drive, 17000 block on east side Peach Orchard Beach boat launch Crescent Beach Wharton St and Kelly Avenue lot (downtown) Garnet Valley Road - by the mailboxes located at the intersection of Garnet Valley Road and Handley Street Garnet Valley Road - by the mailboxes located near 20679 Garnet Valley Road Sandbags are available at the Firehall (10115 Jubilee Road W).

Information Regarding Potential Flooding in Summerland The District of Summerland is experiencing higher than usual water levels in creeks and waterways throughout the municipality and has experienced some localized flooding in the Garnet Valley area. On Tuesday, District crews and equipment were used to create a berm on the banks of Aeneas Creek near the intersection of Garnet Avenue and Tingley Street as the elevated water levels caused the creek to breach its bank and pose danger to the surrounding community. Although this situation was resolved, concern remains regarding high creek levels and potential flooding over the next while. Residents should be aware that a State of Local Emergency will be declared if a flooding situation arises which poses an imminent threat or hazard to the health, safety or welfare of residents and/or action is required to limit damage to property. A State of Local Emergency provides the District with special regulations which allows for access to private property when public safety is threatened. Envionment Canada has issued a special weather statement. The forecast calls for warm, sunny weather with a few showers early Thursday with the risk of a severe thunderstorm potentially resulting in 15-25 mm of rain later in the day. This weather situation combined with spring snow melt will lead to rising water levels and may increase the risk of flooding. Okanagan Lake is currently experiencing high levels and is considered full. The levels are expected to rise over the next while which could cause flooding. Summerland residents with property bordering Okanagan Lake are encouraged to take precautions and be prepared in the event this occurs. Lake levels are being monitored and information will be provided as received. The District of Summerland will be delivering sand to various locations throughout the District and sandbags for filling are available at the Firehall (10115 Jubilee Road W). Sand is currently available at the Wharton and Kelly lot. Additional locations for sand will be provided as they are determined. If rising water levels which could potentially cause widespread flooding are observed, call 9-1-1 immediately. If a situation develops that you feel should be assessed by District staff, please call 250-486-3765. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Summerland Facebook page (SummerlandBC) for the most up to date information should further flooding occur. PreparedBC website contains information which residents may find helpful. Check the page at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc. If losses are encountered due to flooding, residents may be eligible for assistance through the Disaster Financial Assistance program. Information on this program can be found at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/disaster-financial-assistance. To be safe, take extra precaution around streams and waterways. In the case of increased water levels, remember that flood waters move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your emergency kit and connect with your neighbours. Updates will be posted as conditions change.

Making a Family Emergency Plan

Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 - 13. Be prepared.

Heavy rainfall has caused some flooding in areas and crews are inundated with calls which they are handling on a priority basis. To assist residents with flood control, the District has sandbags available at the Fire Hall and sand to fill the bags is available at the parking lot at Wharton and Kelly. Please do what you can to protect your property from flooding. Residents are advised to use caution around creeks at this time.

The District Of Summerland - Meeting Type List

Council will meet on Monday, May 8th at 9am and 7pm. At the 9am Committee of the Whole meeting a representative from the RDOS will provide further information to Council on the feasibility study for a RDOS composting facility in the region and the next steps in the RDOS process. Also at the 9am meeting there will be a delegation from the applicants of the Banks Cres. development. Full agendas of both meetings can be viewed on our website

Timeline Photos

Tile painting for the Canada 150 Mosaic Summerland Mural is underway at the Arts Centre, 9525 Wharton St.until 5pm today. Painting will also take place tomorrow from 9am - 5pm. The picture in the background is how the final mural will look once all the tiles are assembled. Hard to believe and so amazing!

The storm last night caused havoc in Summerland. Around 10:30pm a transformer was struck by lightning near Hutton Street causing power to be off in that area for approximately 1.5 hours. An hour later the storm caused a pole near Victoria Road and Main Street to catch fire causing a power outage affecting the downtown core, Garnet Valley and Dale Meadows areas. Temporary power was supplied to some of these areas while crews repaired the problem. Crews worked from 11:00 pm to 9:00 am and power was fully restored by approximately 9:00 am.

Canada 150 Murals | Canada 150 Mosaic

Be part of history and sign up to paint a 4x4 tile to be assembled with 350 other painted tiles to make a very neat Summerland Mural to be hung in our community. This event is free as part of the Canada 150 Mosaic - celebrating Canada! Call Dawn at Municipal Hall 250-494-1373 to sign up in advance or take your chances and show up at the event on May 5 or 6 from 9am - 5pm at the Arts Centre on Wharton Street.

Timeline Photos

Starting to feel like spring with the bulbs and Magnolias blooming!

Notice to Residents bordering Aeneas Creek, The District is issuing this written notification as there is concern of flooding in the area as it is anticipated that the Reservoir will reach full capacity and begin to spill. Residents are advised that they may obtain sandbags from the Fire Department at 10115 Jubilee Road West, hours of operation 8:00 am to 4:00 pm seven days per week or at Works and Utilities at 9215 Cedar Avenue, hours of operation 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. Sand is available by the mailboxes located at the intersection of Garnet Valley Road and Handley Street and by the mailboxes located near 20679 Garnet Valley Road.

Cart_Survey

The Regional District, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos and Keremeos are considering providing carts to municipal and rural residents effective July 2018. Take the survey and let us know what you think.

National Day of Mourning. Take a moment to remember workers killed or injured at their workplace or who have an illness that is work-related.