With the rain that’s fallen Tuesday, there’s been a slight increase in Shuswap River flows, so the evacuation alert remains in place.
The alert covers areas along the river from Sugar to Mara lakes.
“North Okanagan Emergency Management hired a local company, Flat Eight Productions, to fly their remote controlled helicopters known as an unmanned aerial vehicles, over many sections of the river and several creeks to take digital photographs of the area,” said Gord Molendyk, Regional District of North Okanagan spokesperson.
“These remote helicopters allowed staff to get a very close hand look of at bridges and areas of concern where a much larger aircraft would not be able fly. The photographs that were taken could become very important at a later date when it comes to looking at repairs to not only the infrastructure, but also to private property in the area.”
RDNO is currently working with the provincial government to put the process in place so residents can apply for disaster financial assistance from flooding.
“Residents are asked to record the damages very well with photos, and to keep documentation and receipts to show the damages that resulted from the flood waters,” said Molendyk.
