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Neskonlith’s
Guide to Community
Emergency Preparedness
Are You Prepared?
This guide has been created to inform & educate
our community of potential risks and hazards, and
to assist in creating a Personal Emergency Plan.
How to Build a Household Emergency Kit and Grab-and-Go Bag
Following a disaster, you may need to stay at home with your emergency kit or leave
immediately with your grab-and go-bags. Gather and organize your emergency supplies
now so you're ready when disaster strikes.
Building your emergency kit or grab-and-go bag doesn't need to be expensive or take a
lot of time. Follow our basic supply lists below. Just remember to consider the unique
needs of your household, such as including items for pets or Elders.
What Supplies Does my Emergency Kit Need?
Put your supplies in one or two containers, such as plastic bins or duffel bags. Store them in an
area of your home that’s easy to get to, such as a hall closet, spare room or garage.
• Non-perishable food: three-day to one-week supply, with a manual can opener
• Water: four litres per person, per day for drinking and sanitation
• Phone charger, battery bank or inverter
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight
• Extra batteries
• First-aid kit and medications
• Personal toiletries and items, such as an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
• Copy of your emergency plan, copies of important documents, such as insurance papers
• Cash in small bills
• Garbage bags and moist towelettes for personal sanitation
• Seasonal clothing, sturdy footwear and emergency blanket
• Dust masks if you live in an area that's prone to earthquakes
• Whistle
How to Build a Grab-and-go Bag You may need to leave immediately in the event of an emergency. Be ready to go by having a smaller version of your emergency kit in an easy-to-access place in your home. In addition to having one at home, create grab-and-go bags for your workplace and vehicles that contain: • Food (ready to eat) and water • Phone charger and battery bank • Small battery-powered or hand-crank radio • Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight • Extra batteries • Small first-aid kit and personal medications • Personal toiletries and items, such as an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses • Copy of your emergency plan, copies of important documents, such as insurance papers • Cash in small bills • Local map with your family meeting place identified • Seasonal clothing and an emergency blanket • Pen and notepad • Whistle
Family Evacuation Plan
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN EVACUATION ALERT IS IN EFFECT
You should be prepared for the evacuation order by:
✓ Locating all family members or co-workers and designate a safe meeting place if an
evacuation order is called.
✓ Gathering essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e.
insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes
(photographs, etc.)
You may wish to follow the Evacuee Documentation List provided.
Have these items readily available for a quick departure.
✓ Consider moving any disabled persons and/or children to a safe area.
✓ Moving pets and livestock to a safe area. Follow Livestock Evacuation Plan.
✓ Arranging to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an
evacuation order.
✓ Arranging accommodation for your family if possible. In the event of an evacuation,
emergency accommodation will be provided if required.
✓ Monitoring news outlets for information on location of Reception Centres and status
of evacuation orders.
IF YOU HAVE TO EVACUATE:
✓ Take an emergency survival kit with you. (minimum 72 hours of self (family)
sustenance)
✓ Make sure you take prescription medicine and identification for the entire family.
✓ Listen to the radio and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
✓ If you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity.
✓ Make arrangements for your pets. Local emergency officials will advise you.
✓ Wear clothes and shoes appropriate for the conditions.
✓ Lock your home.
✓ Follow the routes specified by emergency officials. Don’t take shortcuts. A shortcut
could take you to a blocked or dangerous area.
✓ A Muster Point has been established at the Arbor located at IR2 (for IR1 & IR2
community members), and the Melamen Centre for those residing on IR3.
✓ If you have time, leave a note telling others when you left and where you went. If
you have a mailbox, you can leave the note there.
✓ If you have time turn off all outside water sprinklers so water is conserved for
firefighting efforts.
✓ If you are evacuated, register with local ESS emergency reception center so you can
be contacted or reunited with your family and loved ones.
Evacuee Document List
If time permits provide the following suggested Key Documents which residents should
consider taking with them.
- Driver’s Licence - Insurance Policies
Insurance Agent’s name/contact information
- Credit Card number’s - Mortgage Papers
- Name/phone #of children’s school - Birth Certificates
- Name/address of Doctor - Medical Card
- Status Card / Identification - Name/number of out of town/province
contact
- Passport - Bank account numbers
- Photo’s or video of personal property - Will
- Title to vehicles (cars, boats, RV’s etc.) - Medication lists (suggest they write down
what they take and how often)
- Professional licences and Credentials -Medical Information
Neskonlith Emergency Access & Egress Routes
Neskonlith IR#1
Options- two rural roads available. West to Pritchard on Kamloops-Shuswap RD. or East to Adams
Lake Reserve on Kamloops-Shuswap RD.
Option #2 – Helicopter Landing Area – (agricultural fields available for landing area if necessary)
Neskonlith IR#2
Option #1: Travel West to Kamloops or East to Chase via Trans Canada– Chief Neskonlith Dr. to
Hwy#1
Option #2: If Chief Neskonlith Dr. is inaccessible, travel West on “Old Hwy” and exit onto Trans
Canada, continue West towards Kamloops, or East to toward Chase.
Option #3: Helicopter Landing Area (Ball Field) in Ir#2: N 50 Deg 46’ 19.6’
W 119 Deg 43’ 5.0”
N 50.77211
W 119.71806
Neskonlith IR#3
Option #1 – Travel by vehicle East to Sicamous or West towards Chase via Trans Canada Hwy#1 –
First Nations road or 1st Avenue both Access/Egress the community.
Option #2 – Helicopter Landing Area – Melamen Centre parking lot if necessary
Muster Stations:
Neskonlith IR#1 Go to Arbor at I.R. #2.
Neskonlith IR #2 Go to Arbor at I.R. #2
If Arbor not accessible, then set up muster station in Village of Chase. Art Holding Arena parking
lot.
Neskonlith IR #3 Go Melamen Center
NESKONLITH BAND EMERGENCY RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS
Neskonlith Band Office: 250-679-3295 (Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm)
Emergency Number (Fire/Ambulance/Police):
911 Emergency Services
Non-Emergency Numbers:
(250) 679-3221 Police
(250) 679-8655 Fire
(250) 679-5937 Ambulance
Medical
Chase D&T Centre: 250-679-3220
Salmon Arm Hospital: 250-833-3600
Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital: 250-374-5111
Poison Control Centre: 1-800-567-8911
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441
1-250-679-1420 Chase Clinic
1-250-679-3312 Chase Health Centre
1-250-679-3442 Chase Wellness Centre
1-250-679-3556 Chase Dental Clinic
1-250-955-0660 Scotch Creek Medical Centre
1-250-679-8611 Chase Pharmacy- Pharmachoice Drug Mart
1-250-679-3656 Chase Veterinary Clinic
1-800-567-8911 Poison Information (24-hour Line)
811 HealthLink BC (24-Hour, confidential health information and advice)
Child Welfare
After hours Child Protection (SCFS and MCFD) 250-310-1234
Ministry of Child and Family Services general enquiries:
1-877-387-7027
After hour emergencies: 1-800-663-9122
Crisis / Distress Support Lines:
(250) 377-0088 Kamloops Mental Health & Substance Abuse after Hours Emergency
(888) 353-2273 (CARE) Interior Health Authority Crisis Line
(250) 314-9669 Secwepemc Child and Family Services Child Protection Reporting
(250) 310-1234 Child Protection After Hours Reporting & Response Line
(250) 374-2456 AA Answering Service
1-866 925-4419 – 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE for Residential School Survivors
(250) 310-6789 – 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE in BC (Mental Health & Addictions Support)
1-866-661-3311 - 24 HOUR CRISIS / DISTRESS Line for Emotional Support & Suicide Distress
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) Suicide Distress Line
1-866-872-0113 Suicide Hotline www.CrisisCentreChat.ca online crisis chat service for Adults
1-800-668-6868 Kids Help Phone (Professional Counsellors)
1-800-448-4663 Youth Crisis Hotline
www.YouthInBc.com online chat service for youth
1-604-872-1234 Seniors Distress Line 1-800-563-0808
Adams Lake Band Fire Department: 250-679-3500 (Tony Dennis (Fire Chief): 250-819-4830 & Sherry
Lysons (250) 682-1532)
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Your family may not be
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discuss what you would
do in different situations.
Review and update your
plan yearly.
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School-aged children:
People designated to pick up children from school:
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Pack an envelope in your
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Family member health information:
Full Name: Care card number:
Keep copies of birth and
land deeds, insurance
and other important
documents in a safe place
If you rely on a
prescription, talk to your
how to keep an extra
sure to check it regularly
and replace it before it
and prescription glasses,PreparedBC Home Emergency Plan Shelter-in-place: The room we would go to in our home if we are asked to “shelter-in place” (that is, stay inside and seal off doors, windows and vents) is:
Know Your Hazards
Hazards are dangers or potential disasters. They can be naturally-occurring,
such as floods and wildfires, or human-caused, such as hazardous material
spills. Which ones you face depends on where you live. Understanding what they
are will help you properly prepare.
Floods - Flooding is a common, naturally occurring event in B.C. Although it can happen at
any time of year, the most severe floods typically occur in spring due to heavy rain and
snowmelt. This seasonal flooding is known as freshet.
Floods can also be caused by storm surges, ice jams or damage to structures like dikes or dams.
Depending on the type and severity of flooding, it could take hours, weeks and potentially
months for the water to recede.
If you face a threatening flood situation:
• Park vehicles away from streams and waterways.
• Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
• Raise electrical appliances.
• Move valuable and special items to upper floors.
• Anchor fuel supplies.
• Listen to local officials if you are asked to evacuate.
Wildfire - If a wildfire threatens your home you may receive an evacuation alert or order. It's
important to understand the difference. Evacuation Alert - Be ready to leave on short notice.
This is the time to gather your grab-and-go bags and ensure your vehicle has fuel. If you leave
before or during this alert, it’s called a voluntary evacuation. Evacuation Order - You are at
risk. Leave the area immediately. You are encouraged to register all family members at the
nearest reception centre so emergency responders know you are safe. Evacuation Rescinded -
All is currently safe, and you can return home. Stay tuned for other possible evacuation alerts or
orders.
Hazardous Materials Spills - Hazardous material spills can occur on land or in water, and
involve substances such as chemicals, radiation, biohazard materials, oil and gas, propane,
flammable materials, industrial products and mixed waste. If a hazardous material spill occurs in
your community, you may need to evacuate your home or “shelter-in-place”—this means staying
inside and sealing off doors, windows and vents.
What to do During a Hazardous Material Spill
Sometimes an accident may cause a hazardous material to enter the air. Unless the hazardous
material is flammable, emergency response professionals may recommend that you stay indoors
and shelter-in-place until you receive instructions to leave.Initial steps to shelter-in-place:
1. Go indoors immediately and stay there.
2. Close all windows and doors.
3. Turn off the furnace, air conditioners and exhaust systems.
4. Listen to the radio or TV for more information.
How to Report a Hazardous Material Spill - If you become aware of a hazardous material
spill, please contact British Columbia’s 24-hour incident reporting hotline at 1-800-633-3456.
Power Outages - A power outage is a short or long-term loss of electric power to an area.
During an extended power outage, you may be without light, heat and hot water.
Home Preparedness Checklist for Power Outages:
• Have a battery-operated radio.
o This allows you to listen to your local station for warnings, advice and
instructions.
• Stow flashlights with extra batteries.
• Inspect your chimney or flue.
o This helps prevent structural fires and ensures smoke, carbon monoxide and other
potentially harmful gases are properly vented.
• Make sure you have an adequate supply of food and water
o BC Hydro suggests that if the power is out for less than four hours, the food in
your fridge and freezer will be safe to consume.
o If the power is out for longer than four hours, follow BC Hydro’s
guidelines, (found online), on making your food supply last as long as possible.
o Fireplaces, woodstoves, barbecues and camp stoves can be used for emergency
cooking. DO NOT use barbecues or camp-stoves indoors due to the high risk of
carbon monoxide build-up.
Landslides - The best way to prepare for a landslide is to be aware of changes that could signal
one. To report suspected landslide indicators, call the 24-hour provincial toll-free number at 1-
800-663-3456, contact 9-1-1 or call your local fire, police or public works department.
Landslide or debris flow indicators may include:
• Sudden changes in stream flow.
• Rapid changes or pulses in stream flow (e.g. changes in volume) or pulses of sediment
(e.g. changes from clear to murky water).
• Abnormally dirty water.
• Accumulation of large logs or debris.
• Rapid accumulation of sediment or bedload along a flat section of a creek channel.
• Tension cracks near the top of a slope.
• Falling rocks or boulders or flowing or sliding soil. This may precede a much larger
landslide.
What to do During a Landslide
Leave the area immediately if you observe the following:
• A faint rumbling sound that increases in volume.
• Unusual sounds, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together.• If you are caught in a landslide with no option to evacuate, curl in a tight ball and protect
your head and neck.
What to do After a Landslide
Take these initial steps after a landslide to ensure your safety:
• When you are safe, report the situation by calling 9-1-1.
• Stay away from the slide area as there could be subsequent slides.
• Listen to local radio or television stations for the latest emergency information.
• Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide or debris flow.
Severe Weather - Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds or heavy rain - can
happen without warning and in any season. With severe weather often comes a loss of power, so
be prepared to be on your own by developing an emergency plan, putting together
your emergency kit and connecting with your neighbours
Home Preparedness Checklist for Severe Weather
• Have a battery-operated radio.
o This allows you to listen to your local station for warnings, advice and
instructions.
• Stow flashlights with extra batteries.
• Winterize your home.
o Insulate walls and attics.
o Weather-strip doors and windows.
o Clear rain gutters.
o Remove tree branches that could fall during strong winds.
• Inspect your chimney or flue.
o This helps prevent structural fires and ensures smoke, carbon monoxide and other
potentially harmful gases are properly vented.
• Make sure you have an adequate supply of food and water
o BC Hydro suggests that if the power is out for less than four hours, the food in
your fridge and freezer will be safe to consume.
o If the power is out for longer than four hours, follow BC Hydro’s guidelines on
making your food supply last as long as possible.
o Fireplaces, wood stoves, barbecues and camp stoves can be used for emergency
cooking. DO NOT use barbecues or camp stoves indoors due to the high risk of
carbon monoxide build-up.Vehicle Preparedness Checklist for Severe Weather
Shift into winter every year with DriveBC's Prepare Your Vehicle checklist and make sure
you’re ready for bad weather while on the road. Preparing your vehicle includes packing a winter
survival kit. Recommended items include:
▪ Emergency kit containing non-perishable food, blankets and first aid supplies
▪ Windshield scraper and snow brush
▪ Extra windshield washer fluid
▪ Spare tire, wheel wrench and jack
▪ Shovel and traction mat, sand or kitty litter
▪ Flashlight and extra batteries
▪ Battery jumper cables
▪ Extra clothing and footwear
▪ Flares and matches or lighter
▪ Fuel line antifreeze
▪ Tire chains and glovesYou can also read
