The Regional District is the lead agency for emergency management in the South Okanagan and Similkameen.  Municipal and  Regional District staff along with volunteers, first responders, first nations and non-government agencies plan, train and exercise together in preparation for a large scale emergency or disaster as part of the integrated emergency program.

Protecting Public Safety is the Priority of Government

·         Emergency plans in place to protect citizens

·         Being prepared before disaster strikes

·         An EOC is responsible for various duties such as declaring a state of local emergency, coordinating multiple agencies, providing media releases and managing evacuees.

Protective service organizations that you can get involved with:

·         Fire Departments

·         Emergency Support Services

·         Search and Rescue 

·         Amateur Radio, Canadian Disaster Animal Response 

·         Community Emergency Planning Committees