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WILDFIRE ALERT IN SAYWARD – NEWCASTLE CREEK AREA.

If you are not in the area, please avoid visiting Sayward at this time.  Currently there are no critical infrastructure or residential homes impacted or at risk. Fire is believed to be human-caused.

Updates will be sent out as our regional Emergency Operation Centre receives them from the BC Wildfire Service via the SRD Alertable notification system.

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Household & Community Preparedness

It’s important for you and your loved ones to be prepared and know what to do in a disaster. Potential hazards in the Strathcona Regional District includes climate change, severe weather, forest fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods.

You can take many simple steps to be prepared. You can start by making a family emergency plan and buying or making your own disaster preparedness kits. Gather basic supplies like bottled water, non-perishable food items, blankets, a flashlight and first aid kit, then consider what additional items (e.g., medications) you may need. Become a certified amateur radio operator.

Disaster preparedness shouldn’t make you worry or feel afraid. Being prepared can even make you feel calm and confident, knowing that, in case of an emergency, you and your family will know what to do

Household & Community Preparedness Resources