Alertable

Alertable Community Notifications - Stay Aware and Plan AheadIn times of crisis, it is important residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, which operates the Shuswap Emergency Program, has chosen Alertable as an emergency notification program.

This program will serve the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's Emergency Programs including:

Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP)

  • CSRD Electoral Areas C, D, E, F and G
  • The City of Salmon Arm
  • The District of Sicamous

Revelstoke and Area Emergency Program (RAEMP)

  • CSRD Electoral Area B
  • City of Revelstoke

Golden and Area Emergency Program (GAEMP)

  • CSRD Electoral Area A
  • Town of Golden

Alertable is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications, such as water advisories. That way, you stay aware, plan ahead and save time. Keep yourself and others informed and up-to-date with Alertable.

What You Can Expect from Alertable

  1. Personalized Communications:

Critical information such as the type and location of an emergency incident, evacuation alerts or orders, and instructions from emergency officials are provided for the locations you have specified.

  1. Follow Multiple Locations:
  1. Customized Notifications:
  1. Privacy:
  1. Opt In or out:

So I'm Now on Alertable, What Do I Need to Know?

When you receive an alert from the system:

Stop. Take a look or listen to your device.

Breathe. There is no need to panic, even if you are being put on evacuation order. It is important to remain calm so you can understand the instructions.

Read. Please read the entire alert. Often the area notified by the Alertable system will be larger than the actual alert area. There may be links to more specific maps and information as part of the Alertable notification. You may need to click the down-arrow to see all of the text included with the notification. Calling us before you have read the entire notification ties up emergency program resources at what can be a very critical time. If you do need assistance, call 250-832-8194.

Recorded Information Meeting

The CSRD hosted a public information meeting with Alertable reps in attendance to answer public questions about the new system.

Access the recording.