Emergency Program

Keeping our community safe and prepared to respond and recover from emergencies.


How the District is Preparing

The District of Squamish Emergency Program is responsible for coordinating plans and procedures to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from large-scale emergencies and disasters. Emergency Program staff work in partnership with local first response agencies and District departments to develop and implement plans and programs to build community resiliency and protect against disasters. 

Squamish's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan includes:

SquamishAlert

When an emergency occurs, telephone, text, email or mobile app messages will be sent to all registered contacts in the impacted area.

emergency flood stock photo

Know the Hazards

Squamish has the second highest number of potential hazards in the province.

Get Ready

Being prepared for an emergency can greatly reduce the risk of harm to you, your loved ones, and your property.

During an Emergency

What to do during an emergency including shelter-in-place and evacuation information.

After an Emergency

Contacts and other information to help you connect with the assistance you may require.

Emergency Updates

In the event of an emergency, information about emergency response and what the community can do to stay safe will be posted on this page.

Volunteer to Help

Volunteers in various organizations help prepare for crisis and provide for the basic needs of those impacted by emergencies and disasters.

Cheekeye Bridge Water Flow

Monitoring dashboard of Cheakamus River flow levels at Squamish Valley Road bridge