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Emergency preparedness - emergency notification system information

Emergency Notification Information for Emergency Preparedness

The North Thompson Valley uses Voyent Alert! as its platform for emergency alerts and notifications.

This service is free, easy to use, and - most importantly - secure. With this system, the TNRD can provide access to trusted, timely and accurate information about emergency incidents impacting your property.

https://ca.voyent-alert.com/vras/client.html#!/login

To report a wildfire

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone

or submit reports of wildfire or smoke in British Columbia through the BC Wildfire Service app.

For information on a wildfire 1-888-336-7378

Website: www.BCWildfire.ca

BC Wildfire App

Automated general information line: 1-888-336-7378

Burn registration line: 1-888-797-1717

Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo

Facebook: BC Wildfire Service

YouTube: BC Wildfire Service

www.clearwatertimes.com for up-to-date local news and emergency information and make sure you sign up for our daily newsletters and breaking news sent right to your inbox!

DriveBC: www.DriveBC.ca

Emergency support services:

The emergency support service is a provincially funded program that provides basic supports like accommodation, food clothing and other temporary supports to people who are evacuated during an emergency event.

https://ess.gov.bc.ca/

Clearwater Emergency Support Services:

250-674-2257

E-mail: admin@docbc.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistrictofClearwater/

Barriere Emergency Support Services:

250-672-9751

Email: inquiry@barriere.ca

Additional resources on the web:

PreparedBC:  PreparedBC.ca

EmergencyInfoBC:  www.EmergencyInfoBC.ca

FireSmart BC:  www.FireSmartBC.ca

Air Quality Advisories:  www.gov.bc.ca/air-quality-advisories

FireSmoke Canada:  www.Firesmoke.ca

BC Centre for Disease Control:

www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke

Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops – North Thompson

https://kamloops.cmha.bc.ca/