Author: Robert Koopmans
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Josh Cowen, a Fire and Life Safety Educator with Kamloops Fire and Rescue, shows Westsyde homeowner Paul Patterson the dangers associated with cedar hedges. Even healthy cedars have dead debris inside, which poses significant risk in the event of wildfires. Embers can turn cedars into flaming torches in seconds. Photo by Robert KoopmansAre we ready?
The question looms large in the face of another potentially difficult wildfire season As spring moves toward summer, Kamloops residents are once again faced by a question that now looms over the interior of B.C. year after year — what will the wildfire season bring? And more importantly, will we be ready if devastating fire…
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Much work underway as city prepares for wildfires in 2026
Kamloops officials are using lessons both from the past and from other places to improve the city’s ability to respond quickly and effectively in the face of crisis. A report to city council in May outlined the efforts underway in Kamloops to prepare for natural disasters and events of all kinds, from extreme temperatures to…
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Emergency prep resources for Kamloops and area residents
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…
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Communications a key issue for emergency planning
If there is a burning ember that bears potential to torch even the best of operational plans, it’s this — what happens if people who are in harm’s way don’t hear about a threat and don’t know what to do? That question has been raised in Kamloops following a recent crisis that left many people…