GET INTO THE ALERT SYSTEM
Voyent Alert is the City of Kamloops and TNRD’s primary emergency notification system, delivering alerts by app, text message, voice call, or email. No smartphone is requ ired. Registration is free. Find the app on your devices App Store or Google Play.
City of Kamloops: kamloops.ca/public-safety/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/emergency-alerts-orders
Thompson-Nicola Regional District: tnrd.ca/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness/emergency-alerts
Register by phone: call the city at 250-828-3472
MONITOR CONDITIONS
BC Wildfire Service publishes current fire locations, danger ratings, evacuation orders and alerts, smoke forecasts, and burn prohibitions. Danger ratings are updated daily at approximately 2 p.m.
Website and interactive map: wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca
Free app: search “BC Wildfire Service” in the App Store or Google Play
TRU Fire Weather Outlook — Wildfire scientist Mike Flannigan publishes a five-to-10-day national fire weather outlook every Tuesday throughout the season tru.ca/wildfire
REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES BEFORE YOU NEED THEM
BC Emergency Support Services (ESS) provides food, lodging, clothing, and other assistance to evacuees. Pre-registration allows the province to verify your identity and deliver financial support by Interac e-transfer without requiring a visit to a reception centre. Registration can take up to two weeks.
Register: ess.gov.bc.ca
BC Evacuee Helpline (in an emergency): 1-800-387-4258
BC Services Card app: download and verify your identity in advance; this is required to access e-transfer supports if you are evacuated
PREPARE YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY
FireSmart — Free home assessments are available from Kamloops Fire and Rescue. Rebate programs cover vegetation removal and fire-resistant home improvements. Book an assessment:
City of Kamloops: kamloops.ca/public-safety/emergency-management/wildfire-interface-fires/firesmart or call 250-828-3472
TNRD residents: tnrd.ca/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness/firesmart
Build a go bag — PreparedBC publishes a free guide to building a 72-hour emergency kit, including a printable household emergency plan.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/build-an-emergency-kit-and-grab-and-go-bag
Essential items: identification documents, medications with prescription copies, phone charger, cash, three days of food and water, pet supplies if needed.