City of Fernie Encourages Flood Preparedness
November 30, 2021
As part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, the City of Fernie is encouraging residents to sign up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System.
Powered by Voyent Alert! the notification system keeps communities informed in case of evacuation orders or alerts during critical events such as wildfires, floods, or hazardous materials incidents.
With a Rainfall Warning in effect from Tuesday, November 30, through Wednesday, December 1, the City of Fernie is recommending residents be aware and prepared. Coal Creek experienced erosion in several locations during the November 14th rainfall event, and as such, it is more susceptible to flooding.
On the evening of Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Fernie Fire and Emergency Services will be hand delivering registration information to neighbourhood residents starting in the lower-lying areas of town that are more susceptible to flooding events but are encouraging the whole community to sign up for notifications.
If you haven't already signed up:
- Register at: https://ca.voyent-alert.com/vras/register.html
- Choose “My Locations” from the menu to pin your locations to receive voice or text based alerts.
- Or Download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple App or Google Play stores to be notified via smartphone app.
More information about registering is available, here.
Anyone requiring assistance during the registration process can contact the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) at 1-888-478-7335 between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
The notification system is used only in the event of an evacuation alert or order; however, it is the fastest way to communicate this kind of emergency notification if needed.
For further updates stay tuned to our Facebook page, and follow Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) for the latest regional information.
