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RDKB Emergency Operations Centre activated to Level 1 Wildfire Monitoring

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has activated the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to Level 1 to support the monitoring of wildfire conditions in the Boundary Area. 

 A media release from the RDKB stated that the precautionary measure follows multiple lightning storms which have sparked wildfires in the region.  

There are currently four fires in the Boundary Area and one in the States, located southwest of Midway, which the RDKB’s EOC is monitoring closely. 

“Today’s conditions have raised concerns about the potential spread of wildfire activity in our area and jurisdiction,” says RDKB’s manager of emergency programs and EOC director Mark Stephens. 

“Although BC Wildfire has not requested any services from the RDKB as of Monday, 22 July, we are activating our Emergency Operations Centre as a precaution. Our team is closely monitoring the situation to respond swiftly if needed.” 

Residents and visitors are advised to be proactive, stay informed, be aware of their surroundings and be prepared with an emergency plan as well as grab-and-go bags. 

Sign up for emergency notifications through Voyent Alert to receive timely notifications of evacuation alerts and order here.

Stay updated: 

Check the RDKB’s emergency management website and @RDKB_Emergency Twitter Feed for reliable updates: https://emergency.rdkb.com/ 

Monitor the BC Wildfire Service website for wildfire maps:  https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map 

Make sure your journey is not affected by highway closures: https://www.drivebc.ca/ 


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