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The Village of Keremeos is currently working with TRUE Consulting to determine future flood mitigation strategies for the Village. Click here to find information on current projects and reports from previous work.
The Village of Keremeos received grant funds from the UBCM in 2019 to develop an Evacuation Route Plan. The plan was completed in July, 2020. View it here.
The Village of Keremeos' wildfire prevention contractor has now reported out on both the Community Wildfire Prevention Plan and on the Riparian Park area Community Assessment and FireSmart Plan. The reports can be accessed by following the links below:
Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Keremeos
Riparian Park Area FireSmart Plan
Riparian Park Area Community Assessment Report
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE
2920 Highway 3
EMERGENCY CALLS: Dial 911
Non-emergency calls : 250-499-5511
KEREMEOS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jordy Bosscha, Fire Chief
EMERGENCY CALLS: Dial 911
Non-Emergency Calls 250-499-2200
Fax 250-499-2219
Website
AMBULANCE
EMERGENCY CALLS: Dial 911
SEARCH AND RESCUE
EMERGENCY CALLS: Dial 911
EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICE (ESS) – made up of local volunteers who are trained to help any person who has been evacuated from their home due to fire, flood, hazardous material spill, power outage, etc. For any questions or if you wish to become a volunteer contact Patty Otteson, RDOS Emergency Support Services Coordinator (250) 486-1890 or ess@rdos.bc.ca.
USEFUL WEBPAGE LINKS
PREPAREDBC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
1-800-663-3456
RETURNING HOME AFTER A DISASTER (this guide is for wildfires, but the checklist is relevant for most post-disaster situations)
LOCAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - RDOS
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA - GET PREPARED