Effective at noon on Sunday, June 15, 2014, open burning was banned througout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre Area, which includes the Salmon Arm Fire Zone area. This is to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the
public. There are currently no campfire bans in effect for the Kamloops Fire Centre.
See more via the Information Bulletin link/PDF below
Shuswap Emergency Program is getting ready for higher than normal lake levels on Shuswap and Mara lakes. Residents should prepare early for lake levels similar to 2012 (2012 lake levels were 349.58m, the current lake levels are 348.81m). Sandbags are available throughout the Shuswap; locations of sandbags are available on the CSRD website’s Shuswap Emergency Program page.
Sandbags are available in key locations througout the Shuswap area for property owners who want to protect their property from flooding. Property owners are responsible for taking steps and having the necessary equipment to protect their properties from flooding.
