Emergency Management Oceanside

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

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 rdn.bc.ca/notice-2026-02…

Know what to do when severe weather hits. Check out Canada’s new colour-coded alert system and stay ready: Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherAlerts

Weather changes fast. Canada’s new Yellow, Orange, and Red alerts give quick, clear signals so you can act sooner. Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady

A red alert is rare but signals extremely dangerous, prolonged conditions. Know how to respond: Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherAlerts

Orange alerts mean severe weather with major or widespread impacts. Less common and important to take seriously. Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady

Yellow = hazardous Orange = severe Red = very dangerous Canada’s new colour-coded alerts make weather risks clearer than ever. Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherReady

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! conta.cc/4oo6Cqe

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

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.

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 emergencyoceanside.ca.

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 emergencyoceanside.ca/public-events @QualicumBeach @RDNanaimo @City_Parksville

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: weather.gc.ca/en/location/in…

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. conta.cc/46MFzzO emergencyoceanside.ca

Aug 6, 4PM | Wesley Ridge Fire Update: Evacuation order partially downgraded. Some residents may now return home. See maps & full address list: rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts

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: apps.apple.com/.../bc-wildfir…... Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/det…...

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. weather.gc.ca/en/location/in…

Have questions about the Wesley Ridge wildfire? Refer to RDN website for current alerts rdn.bc.ca/current-alerts and while there, checkout the general questions and answers pages. Stay informed. Stay safe.

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. 🔗 emergencyoceanside.ca/public-events

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: tsunami.gov