All of us at the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce are thinking of those affected by the fire situation in our community. We are pulling together resources that can be of use to community members and businesses. We will keep this page updated as we learn of new information.
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If you are unsure of what resources you need or if you have resources to give but don’t know where to go please fill out our form and we will connect you with the right sources.
Emergency Services & Fire Information:
- Emergency Support Services (ESS) – Contact Shuswap ESS to register 250-833-3350
- Evacuation Information call Emergency Operations Centre 250-833-3350
- Livestock Emergency Services call Agricultural Line 250-833-3399
- Evacuees are encouraged to register at the 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Center in Salmon Arm
- Emergency Information Map – Shuswap Emergency Program
- CSRD Fire News – Shuswap Emergency Program
- Shuswap Emergency Program Facebook Page
Travel Advisories:
- Travel restrictions for the southern Interior – with the exception of West Kelowna has been lifted. Non-essential travel to West Kelowna continuous to be prohibited for the purpose of staying in temporary accommodation.
Resources:
Business Resources:
- Salmon Arm Economic Development Free Workspace – if your business has been impacted by the Shuswap wildfires and you are needing a temporary workspace please reach out to SAEDS at edo@saeds.ca for more information or call 250-833-0608
Construction Sources:
- Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals – a directory of reputable construction companies https://scip.bc.ca/directory/
N95 Masks:
- Shuswap Family Resource Centre – 681 Marine Park Drive, Salmon Arm
- 5th Avenue Seniors Centre – 170 5th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm
- First Community (First United Church) – 450 Okanagan Avenue SE, Salmon Arm
Infant/Toddler:
- Shuswap Children’s Association – 240 Shuswap Street NE, Salmon Arm, 250-833-1064 x 0 – available: clothing, diapers, wipes, infant formula, toys.
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Man + Woman – Trans Canada Hwy Unit 103, Salmon Arm – food, diapers, formula, hygiene products, water & Gatorade
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Food Banks:
- Second Harvest Food Bank – 360 Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm – Fresh fruit and vegetables, milk & non-perishable food
Hours of operation: Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Wednesday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Friday 11:00 am -3:00 pm - Salvation Army Lighthouse Food Bank – 441 3rd Street SW, Salmon Arm – Non-perishable food, fresh produce
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Toiletries and Hair Care:
- Destination 246 Hair & Spa – 246 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm – Hair brushes, shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, toothbrushes, toothpaste
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Clothing, Shower and Bathing Supplies:
- Salvation Army Lighthouse Cafe – 441 3rd Street SW, Salmon Arm – Seasonal clothing and footwear for youth, women and men, towels and facecloths, soap and shower gel
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Shower and Laundry Facilities:
- Salvation Army Lighthouse Cafe – 441 3rd Street SW, Salmon Arm
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Accommodation:
- BC Emergency Disaster Temporary Accommodations Facebook Page – do you have a place to share with evacuees or are you looking for accommodations? A collective page has been created to connect people with homes.
- Evacuation Accommodation Registration – Register your accommodation if you have a place that evacuees can stay
- Prestige Harbourfront Resort – Government rates for evacuees
Volunteer Opportunities:
- If you are looking to donate items please call 250-833-3396 to coordinate arrangements
- If you want to volunteer with the Shuswap Emergency program contact Cathy Semchuk at 250-833-5927
- Mamas for Mamas – Providing relief efforts, collecting donations of money and items. Located in Kelowna but delivering goods and services throughout Okanagan and Shuswap.
Emergency Funding:
- Shuswap Community Foundation – Emergency Response Fund, supporting communities affected by wildfires. Provides vital assistance in the aftermath of this crisis at help residents recover and rebuild following the devastating wildfires.