Floods, power outages, severe weather, even earthquakes can happen in the area. With its very own fire, police and hydro agencies, coupled with a B.C. Ambulance Service station and the volunteers that make up Nelson Search and Rescue, the city is well prepared to keep citizens safe. In the event of a large catastrophe, Nelson's Emergency Operations Centre and Emergency Social Services will be there to address issues as they arise.

Helpful Resources

• Learn how you can prepare for, respond to, and even avoid disasters and emergencies by exploring the links on these pages and assemble your family's 72 Hour Emergency Grab and Go Kit (PDF)
• Learn about our regional emergency operations management plans and find local contacts for information
• Visit the Local RDCK Wildfire Information Page
• Read Community Wildfire Protection Plans - Published by Regional District (RDCK)
• Get the latest information delivered to your family's cell phones - Published by Regional District (RDCK) - Sign-Up for Emergency Notifications for our regional area
• Wildfire Status Information - Published by the Province of BC - View Wildfire BC Reports
• Air Quality Information - Published by the Province of BC - View Air Quality Reports