Plan & Prepare

Are you ready? 

Disasters happen without notice. Take steps to prepare yourself and your household to reduce their impact.

Emergency preparedness is a responsibility we all share. Disaster resilient communities are made up of people who practice everyday readiness such as having a household plan, knowing your neighbours, making sure your cellphone is always charged, your vehicle has at least 1/2 a tank of gas, and having a few extra non-perishable food items on hand. If you are well prepared, you will be in a better position to help your family, friends and neighbors during an emergency or disaster.

Emergency preparedness

Stay informed

It is important to keep yourself informed when there is an emergency in the area, so you are not caught off guard. During large-scale incidents, emergency alerts may be issued by the Province of BC through TV, radio, and connected wireless devices. For local events, the City of Penticton uses multiple channels to keep the public up to date regarding local emergency events.

In case of an active local emergency, use the following resources for updates:

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Sign up for Voyent Alert! emergency updates

The City of Penticton is encouraging all residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system, Voyent Alert! 

Get the Voyent Alert! app from the App Store or Google Play.

For email, text, or phone call notifications, sign up at https://register.voyent-alert.com 

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