Much of Newfoundland has been put on hurricane watch, with all schools on the island closed for Tuesday morning, as tropical storm Leslie gathers strength and pushes toward the island.
Read the full article here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/09/10/nl-hurricane-watch-leslie-910.html?cmp=rss
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre is correcting some information that was previously released regarding the Evacuation Order
Continue reading Trepanier Forest Fire Update – News Release Correction No. 10
The Emergency Operations Centre has confirmed that three homes in the District of Peachland and one abandoned home in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area have been lost as a result of the Trepanier Forest Fire. Numerous outbuildings have also been impacted. Emergency personnel are continuing to formulate a detailed damage assessment and are in the process of notifying affected property owners. Victim Witness Services are working with Emergency Support Services to offer assistance to the families affected.
A Unified Command has been established with Peachland Fire Chief Grant Topham and representatives of the BC Wildfire Management Branch and RCMP. Peachland Fire Department is receiving support from BC Forestry and neighbouring fire departments including West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country, Summerland, Penticton, North Westside, Ellison and Joe Rich. Search and Rescue and RCMP worked together to perform safe evacuations and alerts of our residents. Continue reading Trepanier Forest Fire Update – News Release No. 8
The kids are back to school. Please remember to keep a watchful eye out, and obey the posted signs & speed limits.
For more information on school zone safety please visit http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/key_initiatives/legislation/mvb-amend.htm#qa
[warning]Do you feel that you can get away with a couple over the limit? The tickets can be written at 31km/h with a cost ranging from $196 to $483. Think twice before you speed in a school zone![/warning]
If you are enjoying Canada’s outdoors this summer please do you part to preserve our forests, properties, and lives. If you see a forest fire please call: 1-800-663-5555, Cellular *5555, or 911. Be ready to share as much information as needed to assist in the initial assessment of the fire. Your assistance will help emergency management personnel determine the best course of action in managing the fire.
Before you head out, please be sure to check the campfire regulations in your area. Stay informed by calling: 1-888-3-FOREST for up to date information. Please read the Stoves & Campfires PDF for information on outdoor fires, and be sure you understand the regulations. Remember: The Wildfire Act applies to all Public & Private lands in BC.
Please follow https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBC on Twitter for updates on all emergencies in British Columbia
Please visit http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Fires.asp for information on forest fires in British Columbia.
Thank you for doing your part.
Matthew Lewis – VA7MJL info@coastemergency.ca
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