If your business has been affected by the wildfires and you are looking for resources and support we are here to help you. Please reach out to Lana Fitt edo@saeds.ca and Kate Watson bsc@saeds.ca or call 250-833-0608 for additional support.

Shuswap Emergency Program
The Shuswap Emergency Program is the regional organization for the Shuswap that works to ensure residents are prepared, safe and informed in cases of floods, wildfire, extreme weather and more. It serves the citizens of the City of Salmon Arm, District of Sicamous and CSRD Electoral Areas C, D, E, F and G.
Please visit the SEP Emergency Dashboard for current information, alerts and order for Shuswap Region.

Register for emergency alerts at:
www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable

Additional Emergency Links to Monitor and contacts:

CSRD Emergency Updates
CSRD Facebook
Emergency Info BC
BC Wildfire Service
Drive BC
Air quality and health advice

BCHA Wildfire Support Resources

Emergency Operations Centre:
250-833-3350

Shuswap/CSRD - If you are evacuated and need help with livestock, please use the Agricultural Line at the Emergency Operations Centre: 250-833-3399. If you are outside of the Evacuation Alert and Order areas and have space to host evacuated livestock please also call 250-833-3399.

Do you have accommodation to offer for Evacuees? Please complete this form from the Shuswap Emergency Program

For those looking to donate supplies, please call Shuswap Emergency Program to coordinate arrangements 250-833-3396

Business Support Resources
Salmon Arm Economic Development Society’s team is here to support your business during this challenging time. Please connect with Kate Watson, Business Support Coordinator, at bsc@saeds.ca or call 250-833-0608 for assistance.

Additional Emergency Resources for Businesses:
Prepare your business
Prepared BC: Guide for Small Business
Prepared BC: Emergency Plan for Small Business
BCEDA’s Resources for Wildfire Impacted Individuals & Businesses 2023
Destination BC’s Emergency Resources for BC Tourism Businesses
Prepare Your Agriculture Operation for Wildfire
Food Safety and Reopening Your Business After a Wildfire

Visitors to the region:
Please stay informed of the current situation by monitoring the emergency links noted above. As well, please visit Shuswap Tourism Facebook page for current information regarding travel in our region.

Rebuilding after the fires- Reputable contractors, construction services, and trades who service the Shuswap. Visit the  SCIP directory.