Our dedicated Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) are designed to act as coordination and communications centres for any large emergency or disaster events that impact Squamish. The District of Squamish Comprehensive Emergency Plan outlines how our community prepares for, responds to, and recovers from major emergencies and disasters.
During emergencies, the EOC will:
The level of Emergency Operations Centre staffing varies with each specific emergency. Squamish Emergency Program staff and volunteers, as well as municipal staff, regularly test the activation, set-up, and operation of the EOC to ensure its constant readiness and effectiveness.
January 27, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Gas leak shuts down Government Road near Centennial Way; Residents advised to shelter in place
Site of the road closure
Update: 3:35 p. m.
January 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Installing a Heat Pump? Don’t forget to get a Building Permit!
A Building Permit is required when installing, altering or modifying heating, plumbing or air-conditioning systems.