INFORMATION RELEASE

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) takes place May 3-9, 2026.

To help residents prepare, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has created a short video with helpful tips, including how to build a grab-and-go bag for you and your family.

Click here to watch the video or visit the RDOS YouTube channel.

The 2026 EP Week theme of "In it together," recognizes that everyone’s readiness and resilience is strengthened when we look out for one another. - PreparedBC

EP Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:

• Know your hazards
• Make your plan
• Gather your supplies

Webinar

During Emergency Preparedness Week, the PreparedBC team, in partnership with Building Resilient Neighbourhoods, will host a free webinar on preparedness through connection. 

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm (PT)

Learn more and register via Zoom.

For further information, please contact RDOS Communications.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 

Contact:

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-free 1-877-610-3737

Voyent Alert! Be safe, be informed, be involved in your community.
Register to receive routine and emergency notifications from the RDOS via email, text, or phone.
Contact RDOS Communications for assistance with your account.

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