Current Alerts
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Please note there is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert System on May 7, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. by EmergencyInfoBC. BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies. Do not call 9-1-1 for information about the test. Using 9-1-1 for non-emergency calls could delay help for people in crisis. Learn more about the test at EmergencyInfoBC. To learn more about RDN emergency alerts, notifications and communications, click here. |
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
The RDN uses Voyent Alert! for emergency notifications. To learn more about this, see the RDN Voyent Alert! page.
Sign up to start receiving emergency alerts. You can sign up to receive emails, phone calls (automated) or text messages, whichever you prefer.
Flood Watch Safety Reminders
Take steps to secure your home and stay safe.
- Clear gutters and drains. Move items in low-lying areas to higher ground.
- Don’t drive across flooded roads.
- Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers as riverbanks may be unstable.
Stay Informed
- Subscribe to Voyent Alert to receive emergency updates via phone, text, email or the Voyent Alert app at rdn.bc.ca/voyent-alert.
Visit these resources for more tips and information:
- River Forecast Centre updates: www.gov.bc.ca/riverforecast
- Build a grab-and-go bag: https://gov.bc.ca/PreparedBC/EmergencyKit
- Check road conditions before any trips: https://DriveBC.ca
- Follow weather forecasts: https://www.Weather.gc.ca
- Visit www.PreparedBC.ca/Floods for more information.