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Wildfire Preparedness
2022
We are asking you to
WELCOME
MOVING FORWARD
Council of the Township of
Spallumcheen has taken steps to
help the community prepare for
wildfires moving forward
Working with the Agricultural community to address the unique
challenges they face during emergency situations
Collaborating with other local governments and first nations
Hosting information sessions with representative from BC Wildfire
and the Ministry of Agriculture
Researching and applying for grant funding to support emergency
preparedness
MOVING FORWARD
Township of Spallumcheen has been awarded
$35,000 in funding
under the
Community Resiliency Investment Program
2022 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports
Program
to undertake the creation of a
Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
AGENDA
• Township of Spallumcheen
• Doug Allin, Chief Administrative Officer/EOC Director
• Lisa Gyorkos, Deputy Corporate Officer/Information Officer
• BC Wildfire
• Dale Bojahra, Wildfire Officer, Vernon Fire Zone
• Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department
• Ian Cummings, Fire Chief
• Ian McKechnie, Fire Training Officer
• Martin McQuade, Fire Prevention Officer
• BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
• Lindsay Benbow, P.Ag – Regional Agrologist Vernon
• Graham Knox – Director, Emergency Management & Climate Change
DEFINITION e·mer·gen·cy
noun
a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation
requiring immediate action.
"your quick response in an emergency could be a lifesaver"
FIRE BEHAVIOUR
Fire behaviour refers to the way a fire ignites and burns and what
makes it spread. Understanding fire behaviour is vital for the
effective management of wildfires.
Rock Creek Lytton
White Rock Lake
Fort McMurray
Roles and Responsibilities
1. If your property is under Evacuation Alert, activate your emergency plan
• Don’t wait for an Evacuation Order to start preparing
Property Owners
2. Have an up-to-date emergency plan for your property
• Ensure all
• Review/or • Plan ready
“quick fix”
start to to activate
issues are
create your • Have a
Jan plan March resolved May “plan B” for
• Get help for
• Identify any outstanding
larger
issues issues
issues
• Know your risks
• Have a plan that considers your property, family and animals
• Know your emergency contacts
• Have a 72 hour kit prepared
• Have a plan to prepare a grab and go kit
White Rock Lake – Aug 15, 2021 5pm Township of Spallumcheen Hall
Roles and Responsibilities
During a wildfire emergency, the Township may, as required:
Municipal Resources
Activate an Emergency Operation Centre
Declare a State of Local Emergency (SOLE)
Apply through Emergency Management BC (EMBC) for a Provincial Emergency Program (PEP)
number
Request funding or resources from the Province
Issue Evacuation Alerts and Evacuation Orders in consultation with and on the best professional
advice of BC Wildfire
Communicate with Provincial resources, Local resources, Media, the Public
Protect Municipal assetsProvincial Resources
BC Wildfire EMBC Ministries
•Responsible for •Lead coordinating • Provide support to
delivering wildfire agency for all the local
management and emergency government and
emergency management individuals as it fits
response support activities within their
on behalf of the portfolio
Province •Work done in
collaboration with • Assist with
•Protecting lives local governments, resources as
and values at risk First Nations, available and
federal approved for the
•Encouraging departments, local government
sustainable, health industry, non-
and resilient government
ecosystems organizations and
volunteersInformation Development
Communications
Information Flows
BC Wildfire
Township EOC
A/S Fire Department Residents
RCMP
Businesses
Provincial Ministries
EMBC Media
Other Local GovernmentsCommunications
How to GET information from the Spallumcheen EOC
1. Media Releases
• Media Releases are
sent to over 50
organizations including
radio, print media, TV
media and online
media
• Each Media Release is
numbered / date &
time stamped
• Each Media Release
will tell you when the
next release will be 72 Media Releases were issued by Spallumcheen
issued and the impacts to our community during the
White Rock Lake wildfireCommunications
How to GET information from the Spallumcheen EOC
2. Bulletin Board at the Municipal Hall
• Media Releases along with other
pertinent information is posted
outside the municipal hall 24
hours a day
• The board is updated real time
throughout the day
• Current status of any evacuation
alerts or orders is also postedCommunications
How to GET information from the Spallumcheen EOC
3. Website
During an emergency,
from our website
front page you will be
able to access:
• Any Evacuation
Alerts or Order
• Media Releases
• An interactive
evacuation map
showing alerts
and order zones During the White Rock Lake wildfire
Spallumcheen had over 138,000 views on our
website in one week.Communications
How to GET information from the Spallumcheen EOC
3. Website
At all times our website
has information related
to emergencies under
Departments >
Emergency Info such as:
• What to know during
an emergency
• Emergency
Preparedness
information, links
and resources
• Supports for Farming operationsCommunications
How to GET information from the Spallumcheen EOC
4. Community Meetings/Round Tables
• Township Council meets often
with our residents, businesses,
developers and during an
emergency is no different
• During the White Rock Lake Fire
the Township hosted a Farming
Round Table to work through
agricultural challenges facing our
community.
• Continued community meetings
and round tables focusing on
preparation have been hostedCommunications
How to GIVE information to the Spallumcheen EOC
• If there is not an activated EOC, you can reach the Township by:
• Email – mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
• Phone – 250-546-3013
• During an emergency event when the Township has activated an EOC, you can
also:
• Email the EOC at spallumcheeneoc@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
• Call the EOC at 250-306-7422
*Calling the EOC is not a replacement for 911. In the event of threat to
life or imminent emergency, always call 911.Communications
How to HELP
• Make sure you are sharing information from reliable sources
• Wherever possible, share a link to source information
• Reliable information sources include but are not limited to:
Provincial Websites
Municipal Websites (gov.bc.ca, BC Wildfire website and
(please note the Township does firesmartbc.ca) and social media pages
not have social media)
social media pages
Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong
Spallumcheen Chamber Spallumcheen Fire Spallumcheen Parks
of Commerce Social Department Facebook and Recreation
Media Pages Page Facebook PageUP NEXT What if you know someone who could not attend today?
• All presentations and information will be posted on our
website under Emergency Info.
• An additional Open House will be hosted April 19, 2022 at
4 pm at Council Chambers and online
• Information panels from today will be posted in the Township
Council Chambers
Please welcome from BC Wildfire:
• Dale Bojahra, Wildfire Officer, Vernon Fire ZoneYou can also read
