Contacts:

RDOS Emergency Operations Centre (EOC): 250-490-4225

Emergency Support Services (ESS): 250-486-1890

ALERT (Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team: 250-809-7152

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ALERT IS ISSUED

Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for the Evacuation Order:

Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.

• Take critical items only if they are immediately available:
  • government-issued ID
  • medications
  • eyeglasses
  • valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information)
  • immediate care needs for dependents 

• Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbors, if assistance is needed.
• If you identify as having extraordinary needs, please contact the RDOS EOC for assistance.

• Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
• For pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals

Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help: 250-809-7152

• or email info@alertcanada.org
• Farmers who require assistance, please contact the RDOS EOC.

• Arrange transportation for all your household members.
• Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
• If transportation assistance is needed, contact the RDOS EOC.

• Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
• Monitor news sources including Voyent Alert! 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ORDER IS ISSUED

• You must leave the area immediately.

• Follow the directions of emergency responders and travel the designated or safest route available.
• Register as an evacuee at the designated Reception Centre.
• If you need transportation assistance from the evacuation, area contact the RDOS EOC.
  • If you identify as having extraordinary needs, please contact the RDOS EOC for assistance.
  • Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Please store your Firearms in accordance with Section 118 of the Firearms Act.
  • Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
  • Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.

• Take critical items only if they are immediately available:
  • government-issued ID
  • medications
  • eyeglasses
  • valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information)
  • immediate care needs for dependents

• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
  • Pet owners and hobby farmers with concerns for their animals should make arrangements when an Evacuation Alert is issued.

Animal Emergency Response Team (ALERT) can help: 250-809-7152

• Farmers who require assistance, please call the RDOS EOC.

• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY