Shuswap Emergency Program

05/31/2026

Come visit us and bring the family for some fun!

Join us at the Sicamous Safety Fair!🚨

This free, family-friendly event is a fun and hands-on way to connect with the emergency services, volunteers and organizations that help keep Sicamous and the Shuswap safe.

📆 June 13, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Sicamous & District Recreation Centre
1121 Eagle Pass Way
✅ Free admission!

Huge thanks to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and the Shuswap Emergency Program along with all of the amazing organizations participating in this year’s fair. Come check it out, ask questions and learn more about emergency preparedness in our community!

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station #106 - Shuswap
Sicamous Fire Rescue
Swansea Point Volunteer Fire Department
Malakwa Fire Dept.
Eagle Valley Rescue Society
Shuswap Search and Rescue
Interior Health
Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement
BC Emergency Health Services
Shuswap Amateur Radio Club
Sicamous RCMP
CSRD Emergency Support Services

05/27/2026

Learn how to get prepared for emergencies… and have fun at the same time!

Join us at the Sicamous Safety Fair!🚨

This free, family-friendly event is a fun and hands-on way to connect with the emergency services, volunteers and organizations that help keep Sicamous and the Shuswap safe.

📆 June 13, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Sicamous & District Recreation Centre
1121 Eagle Pass Way
✅ Free admission!

Huge thanks to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and the Shuswap Emergency Program along with all of the amazing organizations participating in this year’s fair. Come check it out, ask questions and learn more about emergency preparedness in our community!

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station #106 - Shuswap
Sicamous Fire Rescue
Swansea Point Volunteer Fire Department
Malakwa Fire Dept.
Eagle Valley Rescue Society
Shuswap Search and Rescue
Interior Health
Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement
BC Emergency Health Services
Shuswap Amateur Radio Club
Sicamous RCMP
CSRD Emergency Support Services

05/22/2026

Users of the Sorrento Water System are advised that a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY has been lifted effective 10:30 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026.

🔷 Water testing confirms the water from the Sorrento Water System is now safe to consume directly from the tap.

The CSRD thanks water users for their patience and attention during the watermain flushing process.

🚨 Please note: The Cedar Heights Water System still has a BOIL WATER NOTICE in place until testing can confirm the water is safe to consume. Continue to take precautions if you are a water user on this system.

05/08/2026

Research shows communities with strong social connections before an emergency experience reduced impacts and shorter recovery times.

During and after an emergency, make sure to:

Check on others
Share resources, such as emergency supplies
Build a community contact list or text group
Learn more about building community connections: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek

05/07/2026

Attention Scotch Creek Residents!

Interior Health is advising all private well users to take precautions after a large diesel spill occurred at a local gas station on May 5th around 7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Interior Health directly.

We are advising Scotch Creek private well users to take precautions following a large diesel spill that occurred at about 7:30 p.m. May 5 at a local gas station.

We are recommending individuals who rely on private wells for drinking water to monitor their water for possible impacts. Diesel fuel has a very distinct odour and can be detected at very low concentrations in drinking water.

This would include dwellings south of and including:
🔹Butters Road
🔹Saratoga Road
🔹Kenwood Gate

If you notice any fuel odour or visible fuel (oily sheen - rainbow-colored film), use an alternate water source for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, food preparation and bathing.

This is a precautionary measure, to the more than 200 private well users in the area, based on current information. We understand this may be concerning and will continue to closely monitor this situation in consultation with the Ministry of Environment and Parks. We will provide updates as more information is available.

Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/precaution-scotch-creek-private-well-users-may-7-2026

05/07/2026

Community doesn’t just mean where you live.

A community can take many forms, including neighbours, faith groups or people with shared hobbies.

Building strong community connections before an emergency makes it easier to support one another when it matters most.

Start by reaching out, saying hi, and suggesting a conversation about shared preparedness ✔️

Talk about local risks. Discuss the hazards in your area and identify people who may need extra support in an emergency ✔️

Assign responsibilities for an emergency response, such as first aid, cleanup or checking on vulnerable individuals ✔️

More tips: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek

05/06/2026

During an emergency, the most immediate help comes from those around you.

This Emergency Preparedness Week, connect and build relationships in your community.

Here are a few ideas:

Reach out: Say hi, introduce yourself, or drop off cookies or a greeting card ✔️

Look out: Check in with neighbours or community members after severe weather events or local emergencies ✔️

Help out: Little actions go a long way. Chat with someone who lives alone, share supplies during a power outage or help an elder clear their driveway after a snowfall ✔️

For more ideas, check out ’s Neighbourhood preparedness guide: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

05/06/2026

🚨Please be aware of today's Emergency Alert system TEST by the Province of BC.

Users of the CSRD's Alertable system will get the alert twice, once through the BC system and once through Alertable. So be prepared for a couple of loud alerts.

Here's the info on the BC test:
The BC Emergency Alert system will be tested today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM (PST) / 2:55 PM (MST). Emergency Alerts can be issued during many life-threatening events, Learn more: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

05/05/2026

🚨 Attention Water users on the Cedar Heights and Sorrento Water Systems in Electoral Area G 🚨

On Wednesday, May 6 at 8 AM:
🔷 The Cedar Heights Water System is being placed on a Boil Water Notice. This affects ALL users on the water system.
🔷 The Sorrento Water System is being placed on a Water Quality Advisory. This affects anyone on the system with a weakened immune system or those who want to take extra precautions.

What you should do if you are affected:

👉 All water used for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth, or washing dishes must be boiled for at least one minute.
👉 Alternatively, residents may choose to use another safe water source, such as bottled water.

For more information, see the CSRD website:
https://www.csrd.bc.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/2358
https://www.csrd.bc.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/2365

05/05/2026

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week!

To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”

Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others in your community ✔️

Here are some ways to get prepared:

Know the hazards in your community: www.PreparedBC.ca/Hazards

Gather your emergency supplies: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit

Make your home emergency plan: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady

Get to know your community members: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek