The Regional District of Central Kootenay is informing residents that the BC Provincial Government has declared a provincial state of local emergency due to the current wildfire situation and the expected increase in wildfire activity.

For more information regarding the provincial state of emergency, visit: 

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017TRAN0196-001286

For more information regarding current wildfire activity and burning restrictions, visit:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone.

The RDCK’s encourages residents to assemble a 72 hour GRAB & GO emergency kit in the event of an emergency. And if you haven’t already, please sign up for the RDCK’s FREE Emergency Notification System

For further information, please visit:
RDCK Wildfire Information Page info: http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/emergencymanagement/wildfires.html or RDCK Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rdcentralkootenay/