Natural disasters and other emergencies can happen at any time. Across BC, dozens of wildfires continue to burn and hot, dry weather is being sustained, including here in the North Okanagan. Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures to hover around 30 degrees Celsius for the next week, with lots of sun.
That’s why the City of Vernon is encouraging residents to remain aware of what’s happening within the region, stay alert in their immediate area, and be prepared in case conditions change.
“Even if there is no current threat to your home or community, make sure your household is emergency prepared,” said Sue Saunders, Vernon’s Emergency Program Coordinator. “Being prepared in the event of an emergency situation, means one less thing to do at the time of an emergency.”
Emergency preparedness begins with three simple steps:
“Some preparation now will help you respond quickly and make it possible to help not just yourself and your family, but the community too,” said Saunders.
Emergency preparation tips
To learn more about emergency preparedness plans and other steps you can take to prepare for an emergency, visit www.getprepared.gc.ca.
You can also stay up-to-date on emergency notifications from the City of Vernon in case of a wildfire, flood, or hazardous materials incident by signing up to receive notifications through Alertable: www.vernon.ca/alertable.