Download the Alertable APP to get notified for your region
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
- Emergency Information Map – Shuswap Emergency Program
- CSRD Fire News – Shuswap Emergency Program
- Shuswap Emergency Program Facebook Page
Travel Advisories:
- None currently
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/
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
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
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
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.