Emergency Operations Centre

UPDATE: High Streamflow Advisory UPGRADED to Flood Watch for South Coast. BC River Forecast Centre Flood Warnings/Advisories currently in effect. For details visit BC River Forecast Centre website http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm

Environment Canada Warnings and Special Weather Statements in effect. For details visit https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc

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BC Centre for Disease Control (CDC) - Flood Zones are Danger Zones.Be aware of the risks before re-entering a flood zone. Learn about some key hazards to be aware of when entering a flood zone.

What to do during a power outage. https://www.bchydro.com/safety-outages/power-outages/during-an-outage.html#safe

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Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centres for Displaced Residents:

• Abbotsford - Tradex, 1190 Cornell Street
• Chilliwack - Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould Street
• Cowichan Valley Regional District - Cowichan Valley Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan
• Cowichan Valley Regional District - Cowichan Tribes Gym, 5574 River Road, Duncan
• Kamloops - McArthur Island, 1655 Island Parkway
• Kelowna - Willow Park Church, 438 Highway 33
• Princeton - Riverside Community Centre - virtual, please call 250-273-0143
• Salmon Arm - Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Drive NE

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• Current Flood Advisories - Emergency InfoBC
• Emergency Map BC
• Flood Preparedness
• Provincial Emergency Management Flood Information - What happens during a flood
• Environment Canada - Public Weather Alerts for British Columbia

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• ISC Wildfires and First Nations Communities in BC - 2021 Wildfire Season FAQ's
• FNLC Emergency Management Services Memorandum of Understanding
• ISC BCWS Wildfire Response Agreement
• ISC EMBC Emergency Management Services Funding Agreement

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New Video: "Fire Mitigation WORKS" - Let FNESS help your community become more wildfire resilient. https://youtu.be/1csx0RZQ4wohttps://youtu.be/1csx0RZQ4wo

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On July 19, 2021 the Lytton Creek wildfire threatened the community of Nicomen. Fortunately, the community was prepared.

Watch FNESS' "Nicomen: A Lesson in Preparedness" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7XBeVZ3VaM