By subscribing to receive emergency alerts, users will get more immediate information to protect themselves and their family. Cowichan Alert is used to alert people in an affected area (anywhere is the Cowichan region, including Thetis Island) of the following types of incidents when they occur or likely to occur imminently:
- Wildfires (particularly for evacuation alerts and orders)
- Flooding
- Hazardous Material release
- Landslide / post-earthquake hazards
- Severe weather events (Environment Canada Alerts come through the system, these are usually advisories)
- Significant road closures/disruptions (Drive BC Alerts come through the system, these are just advisories not life threatening)
- Boil Water Alerts
Use this link for more information and to sign up:
https://cvrd.ca/3369/Emergency-Alert-System
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.
