Current Emergency Activations & Updates

November 23, 2021

Evacuees from Merritt can read a news release and Return Home Plan from officials which will provide the latest information from the city. 

Shuswap residents are advised that more precipitation is in the forecast, which will increase the risk of flooding or landslide events in our area. Please see the flooding and landslide preparedness guides from Prepared BC for tips.

November 18, 2021

The Shuswap Emergency Program continues to serve evacuees from Merritt, with assistance provided to more than 500 families so far. Here's an update.

November 15, 2021

There are no Emergency Alerts or Orders in place in the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) area at this time, however, SEP is monitoring the situation with the significant rainfall and wind warnings.

Updates are being provided on our website and social media. For emergency notifications, please sign up for Alertable, which will provide emergency alerts to residents on platforms of their choosing.

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For information from the Summer 2021 fire situation, scroll down.

Stay Informed

In an emergency you want to be in the know.

The best ways to keep track of reliable, up-to-date information on emergencies is to:

• Check the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website home page (www.csrd.bc.ca) or the Shuswap Emergency Program page (www.shuswapemergency.ca).
• Sign up for the Alertable notification system
• Follow the Shuswap Emergency Program on Facebook or Twitter
• Follow the CSRD on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Follow local media sources
• Share this information with your family, friends and neighbours. Check in on people who may not be connected to Internet sources.

Emergency Information for Revelstoke and Electoral Area B and the Town of Golden and Electoral Area A is managed by those communities.

Check the City of Revelstoke website or the Town of Golden website for more.