Making Donations to OKIB

For people and organizations that would like to make monetary donations to OKIB, they can be made in person at the OKIB Group of Companies office in Vernon, located at 3107 29th Avenue, Mon-Fri- 9:00am – 4:30pm. Ask to speak to Tanya Andersen.

Email Transfer (Interac E-Transfer) Donations:

Please send email transfers to ar@okanagan.org. This email has been set up for automatic deposit and no security question is needed.

In the note:
1) Comment “Wildfire Relief”
2) Add a contact email or phone number, and the OKIB finance department will reach out for further information so a receipt can be issued.

Please note, OKIB is not accepting any donations of clothing or other goods at this time.

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Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

Effective 1600 Hours, August 20th, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the Bradley Creek Wildland Fire area has been Rescinded. (Please see map below).

The Evacuation Order Rescind is in effect for the following areas in green on the attached map

Select properties around the old mill site marked in green on the map:

· 35-51 Brewers Trail

· Pete place

· 28 to 39 Louies Lane

· 58 Jenny Lane

· 40, 42 Louies Lane

· 102 Bayview Road

· 11905 Westside Road

· 11899 Westside Road

Returning home after a wildfire

Residents returning to wildfire-affected areas should use caution. Even if your home was not directly damaged, smoke, soot, ash and other hazards may remain.

• Check your property before entering. Watch for structural damage, damaged trees, fallen power lines, sharp debris and other hazards. Do not enter a structure that appears unstable.
• Protect yourself during cleanup. Wear appropriate footwear, gloves and protective clothing. An N95 mask can help reduce exposure to ash, soot and fine particles.
• Replace your furnace and/or air conditioner filter. If outdoor air quality allows, open windows and use a fan to help circulate fresh air. Professional cleaning of ducts and air-conditioning systems may also be appropriate.
• Check food before using it. Refrigerated or frozen food may no longer be safe following an extended power outage. When in doubt, throw it out.
• Be careful with ash and soot. Wet wiping or mopping is preferred over dry dusting, and only vacuums equipped with a HEPA filter should be used for ash.

For information about safely returning to your home after a wildfire, please visit OKIB.ca to review the First Nations Health Authority Returning Home After a Wildfire information package.

https://fnha.ca/wp-content/uploads/migrated/Documents/FNHA-Returning-to-Your-Home-After-Wildfires.pdf

We also ask everyone returning to be mindful of their neighbours.

Please respect private property, avoid entering or photographing damaged properties that are not your own, and give affected families the privacy and space they need.

Further updates will continue to be shared through OKIB’s official communication channels.

Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

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Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

Effective 1500 Hours, August 20th, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the Bradley Creek Wildland Fire area has been Rescinded. (Please see map below).

The Evacuation Order Rescind is in effect for the following areas in green on the attached map

Select properties around the Komasket/Blacktown area on reserve:

·All addresses on Abel Cove Road except 1, 6, 7, 8.

·All addresses on Fred Road

·All addresses on Marys Emerald Bay Road

·11713 Westside Road

·11650 Westside Road

·11649 Westside Road

·12193 Westside Road

Select Properties on Louis Estates Road and Westside Road on reserve:

•Addresses 16 to 81, Louis Estates Road

•12193 Westside Road

•12204 Westside Road

Select properties around the Komasket/Blacktown area on reserve:

Select Properties on Louis Estates Road and Westside Road on reserve:

We also ask everyone returning to be mindful of their neighbours.

Please respect private property, avoid entering or photographing damaged properties that are not your own, and give affected families the privacy and space they need.

Further updates will continue to be shared through OKIB’s official communication channels.

Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind

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Community Update: Westside Road Reopening for Local Through Traffic Only

Update as of 9:00pm, August 16^th, 2026

Westside Road will reopen between Komasket Road and Simla Road for Local through traffic only beginning, 2100 Hours (9PM), August 16^th, 2026.

Please note: Evacuation Orders remain in place for properties within the fire affected area along Westside Road. Reopening the road does not change those Orders or provide access to properties and areas that remain closed.

Motorists travelling through the area must remain on Westside Road and continue through without stopping. Where practical, motorists are encouraged to continue using the southern route to reduce traffic through the affected area.

While Westside Road is reopening, safety work continues. Crews, emergency personnel, utility workers and heavy equipment will be operating along and around the roadway. Motorists should expect delays, be prepared to stop or wait or expect intermittent closures while this work is underway. Please slow down, follow all traffic controls and directions from personnel, and give crews the space they need to work safely.

Side roads and access points to individual properties also remain closed due to ongoing assessments and safety hazards. Do not travel around barricades, enter closed roads or attempt to access properties that remain under Evacuation Order.

As a reminder, by order of Band Council Resolution, OKIB Range Lands remain closed to all unauthorized persons until further notice. The BCR also prohibits unauthorized people from stopping, parking or congregating along Westside Road where it passes through OKIB reserve lands or within designated emergency response areas.

We also ask everyone travelling through this area to remember what our community has experienced. Some families have lost their homes, and others have not yet been able to return to or see their properties. Please respect their privacy. Do not stop to view or photograph damaged homes and properties, enter private property or share images of someone else’s loss without their permission.

We know reopening Westside Road is important for residents who have been waiting for access through the area. This is an important step, but it is not a full reopening of the affected areas. Please respect the restrictions that remain in place and allow crews to continue the work necessary to make further re-entry possible.

Continue to monitor official OKIB channels for updates on Evacuation Orders, side-road access and re-entry.

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