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A landslide on Marchbank Road has resulted in the evacuation of two homes.
According to Central Okanagan Emergency Operations, the evacuation has been conducted as a safety precaution for two properties on Marchbank Road, off Westside Road, north of Killiney Beach.
One home was not occupied and a family of three living in the second home will be referred to Emergency Support Services in Vernon for assistance.
No one was injured.
For information on how to identify landslide risks and how to protect yourself and your home, visit PreparedBC here.
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations is also urging boaters to avoid several areas around Okanagan Lake, Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake over the weekend.
"Boating is not recommended this weekend, but boaters choosing to access Okanagan Lake are urged to avoid several areas at risk due to high waters and wave action," read CORD's statement.
For information on which areas to avoid or be cautious of when out boating, click here.
For all the latest on the Okanagan Lake’s most recent water levels, click here.
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