Emergency Preparedness

There are no Evacuation Alerts or Orders at this time.

Following the 2021 Two Mile Road Wildfire, the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District retained BGC Engineering Inc. to complete a hazard assessment in the areas impacted by the wildfire. In its Assessment Report, BGC identified the risk of a post-wildfire debris flow.

The District and Shuswap Emergency Program are working together closely to ensure residents are educated and prepared in the event of an emergency.

An Early Warning System has been implemented to determine when an Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order will be issued. 

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District of Sicamous Emergency Services are provided by the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD).

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District, responsible for the Shuswap Emergency Program, launched an emergency notification system in the summer of 2021. 

"Alertable is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications, such as water advisories. That way, you stay aware, plan ahead and save time. Keep yourself and others informed and up-to-date with Alertable." (CSRD)

Download the app or sign up to receive alerts by email, text message, or voice call.

• Learn more about Alertable!

During disaster situations, experience has also shown that neighbours naturally come together to help one another. Learning how to be prepared can be crucial. The Shuswap Emergency Program is actively supporting NEP groups in our area. 

Find out more about how to start a NEP group in your neighbourhood.

• Neighbourhood Emergency Program

• Register for Emergency Alerts

• Emergency Mapping Dashboard

• Household Preparedness Guide

• Home Emergency Plan

• Neighbourhood Preparedness Guide 

• Canada Emergency Preparedness Guide

• Emergency Management BC

• Prepared BC