Emergency Management Oceanside

The emergency programs for the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and RDN work in unison to provide large scale emergency support and disaster service.

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Cold weather warming centre will be open overnight, Thursday, February 19, from 10 pm to 7 am, at the Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Highway, Errington. #parksville #qualicumbeach #rdn

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Due to cold weather conditions, an overnight warming centre at the Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Highway, Errington will be open Wednesday, February 18 from 8 pm to 6 am. #parksville #qualicumbeach #rdn https://t.co/u7njUyPbSy

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Know what to do when severe weather hits. Check out Canada’s new colour-coded alert system and stay ready: https://t.co/aVvvkTx2G9 #WeatherAlerts

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Weather changes fast. Canada’s new Yellow, Orange, and Red alerts give quick, clear signals so you can act sooner. https://t.co/aVvvkTwuQB #WeatherReady

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A red alert is rare but signals extremely dangerous, prolonged conditions. Know how to respond: https://t.co/aVvvkTwuQB #WeatherAlerts

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Orange alerts mean severe weather with major or widespread impacts. Less common and important to take seriously. https://t.co/aVvvkTwuQB #WeatherReady

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Yellow = hazardous
Orange = severe
Red = very dangerous
Canada’s new colour-coded alerts make weather risks clearer than ever. https://t.co/aVvvkTx2G9 #WeatherReady

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Check out the latest Your EMO eNews with quick tips on winter preparedness, safe winter driving, information about the River Forecast Centre alert system, and more! https://t.co/9B8iK9D3ch

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Canada now has colour-coded #WeatherAlerts. Yellow, Orange and Red quickly show your level of risk. Know the colour, know the danger. Learn more: https://t.co/aVvvkTx2G9 #WeatherReady

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Heat continues into mid-week. Nights bring some relief, but daytime temps stay high.
Plan activities early/late
Watch for heat illness
Never leave kids/pets in cars
Cool off in shade, splash pads or AC
Check @environmentca for updates.

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The Sept 6 Emergency Preparedness Expo is CANCELLED due to impacts from the Wesley Ridge wildfire and demands on emergency services. Future events will be shared at https://t.co/MjaxXAUGDm.

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Save the date! Emergency Preparedness Expo 2025 is Sept 6, 10–3 at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Free demos, displays, kids’ zone, workshops & more! Learn how to get #EmergencyReady https://t.co/T40mwcAxBH @QualicumBeach @RDNanaimo @City_Parksville

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Air quality alert in effect for East Vancouver Island until Fri, Aug 15. Smoke may become visible overnight/tomorrow. Limit outdoor time as risks increase. Updates: https://t.co/YiqMKgD8cw

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Most recent EMO Enews focuses on wildfire information, specifically related to the Wesley Ridge wildfire. It is important to know where to find updates and accurate information. https://t.co/hczMgTyLMl https://t.co/SbwJF2wxEh

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Aug 6, 4PM | Wesley Ridge Fire Update:
Evacuation order partially downgraded. Some residents may now return home.
See maps & full address list: https://t.co/MfY88RktQw

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Stay up to date on the Wesley Ridge fire & all BC wildfires with the BC Wildfire Service App – free on the App Store & Google Play.
Get real-time info on fire size, control status, photos & more.
App Store: https://t.co/JYwepyXEx2...
Google Play: https://t.co/KOqQQvXPTR...

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Air Quality Statement for Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay. Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality & reduced visibility over the next 24-48 hours. During wildfires conditions can change quickly over short distances & vary considerably hour-by-hour. https://t.co/YiqMKgD8cw

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Have questions about the Wesley Ridge wildfire? Refer to RDN website for current alerts https://t.co/MfY88RktQw and while there, checkout the general questions and answers pages. Stay informed. Stay safe.

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Get prepared! Emergency Preparedness Expo 2025 is Sept 6, 10–3 at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Demos, displays, workshops, Shake Zone & more! Hosted by Emergency Management Oceanside.
🔗 https://t.co/T40mwcAxBH

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Reports are circulating of a tsunami watch in Parksville/Qualicum Beach �� this is not the case. The watch applies to the west and north coast of Vancouver Island. No alert or warning for our area.
Check official info: https://t.co/NRz7wamZPu