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Emergency Info

Current Incidents:

There are no current large-scale incidents in the RDEK.


For information on the Emergency Preparedness Fair happening in Invermere on May 10th, click HERE.

For information on the East Kootenay FireSmart Program, click HERE.

Resources

To view more specific information and resources, click on the linked pages:

To Report Emergencies:

For all life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1. Here are the numbers to call for other emergencies in the East Kootenay:

  • FOREST OR WILDLAND FIRES: Cellphone: *5555 or 1-800-663-5555
  • FLOODING: 250-489-9677
  • OTHER (spills, landslides, avalanche): 9-1-1

For in-depth personal preparedness information, click here.

Last edited: Thu, April 24, 2025 - 11:02:12