Emergency services of Osoyoos
From Osoyoos City Guide
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Police
RCMP Detachment
- Address: 16 Eagle Court. Osoyoos, B.C V0H 1V0
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 960
- Phone: (250)495-7236
- Fax: (250)495-7416
- Contact: Dan Moskaluk, Cpl. - dan.moskaluk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- RCMP Emergency line: 911.
- RCMP Non-emergency line: 495-7236.
- The Victim's Assistance: 495-2561.
- Crimestoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Ambulance
British Columbia Ambulance Service
- Address: 14 Eagle Court. Osoyoos, B.C V0H 1V0
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1230
- Phone: (250) 495-2147
- Fax: (250) 495-5091
- Contact: Dan Lyver
- Medical Emergency line: 911.
- Medical Non-emergency line: 495-2147.
Emergency Readiness
The Town of Osoyoos has an Emergency Bylaw, which provides for the establishment, administration and operation of an Emergency Response and Recovery Plan. The Emergency Plan is a joint plan with the Town of Oliver, and the Regional District Areas A and C.
The Emergency Coordinator and Deputy Emergency Coordinator are appointed by the participating jurisdiction's respective Councils and Board.
Everyone is encouraged to make their own personal emergency preparedness plans. Being prepared to be on your own without help for 72 hours or more, at home, in your car, or at work, will give you peace of mind knowing that you and your family are prepared.
- Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio withtone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for helpDust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plasticsheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitationWrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps
- Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Infant formula and diapers
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
- Cash or traveler’s checks and change
- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
- Fire Extinguisher Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
- Paper and pencil Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
In the event of an emergency or disaster, reception centers will be set up for registration and inquiry. The number and location of reception centers that may be opened and set up would be dependant on the nature of the situation and the evacuation measures necessary. Listen to your battery powered radio for further information.
Disaster Homepack
During an emergency created by nature no utility can guarantee uninterrupted service. Prince George residents concerned about service problems can get prepared in the same manner as they would for an emergency resulting from any circumstance:
- Have enough drinking water on hand to keep your household supplied for at least three days. Each adult will consume about four litres per day, children somewhat less; this does not include water used for washing or flushing a toilet.
- Keep enough non-perishable food to last at least three days. Remember that some canned and pre-packaged food requires water to prepare. Also consider that, in case of an emergency that keeps you off the roads for any length of time (an earthquake or heavy snowstorm), water and power might be off as well.
- If you decide to install a generator in case of electrical service disruption, the installation should be done by a licensed tradesman. Such portable sources can be dangerous if improperly installed.
- Try to ensure that an alternate heat source is available during winter months. To avoid the build-up of carbon monoxide, make sure proper ventilation is available for fireplaces and wood stoves.
- If the heat goes off, try to close off most of the house and keep open the minimum number of rooms for living space. During winter months, keep plenty of blankets and warm clothing on hand at all times, in case of interruptions to gas or electric service.
- Don't forget to keep on hand a manual can opener, candles and/or flashlights for light and a first aid kit in case of injury. Also consider keeping a supply of necessary medication on hand.
- Get together with your neighbours and talk about a community plan to take care of each other during an emergency. A loose Block Watch-style organization might make a big difference to elderly residents, shut-ins or children who might be cut off from their parents or guardians during a heavy snowstorm or power outage.
- Have a battery-powered radio on hand so you can listen for information from local emergency officials.
- Make arrangements for contact with family members during an emergency. Telephone service might be interrupted, so try to arrange a central meeting place in case of emergency. If residential phone lines are down, pay phones may work.
Emergency Agencies
- PEP - British Columbia's Provincial Emergency Program
- EPC - Emergency Preparedness Canada
- Canadian Red Cross
- Salvation Army
- Emergency Social Services (ESS)
- Emergency Social Services Associations (ESSA)
- BC Inter-Agency Emergency Preparedness Council
- Justice Institute Emergency Management Training Division
- Just for Kids - Provincial Emergency Program
