2026 Emergency Preparedness Week
May 3 to 9 A week of practical steps to help Lillooet prepare for potential emergencies.
Emergency Preparedness Week is a chance to take a few small, practical steps that make a big difference in an emergency. Throughout the week, we’ll share tools and local events to help you stay informed, make a plan, and get ready for wildfire season and other hazards.
This week’s events
Mon, May 4: Voyent Alert test (morning)
Thu, May 7 (12:00–1:00 pm):Webinar — Spring Readiness with BC Wildfire, CDART and the LFD
Fri, May 8 (3:00–7:00 pm): Open house & volunteer appreciation — Lillooet Fire Hall
Get emergency alerts for Lillooet
Voyent Alert is how the District of Lillooet sends urgent information to residents during emergencies, including wildfire, flood, and other public safety events.
It’s free, and you choose how you want to be notified: text, voice call, email, or app. If you’re signed up, you’ll receive a test message that morning. If you don’t get it, you’ll know it’s time to sign up or update your settings.
We’re running a test on Monday, May 4.
Get prepared
A few simple resources to help you and your household get ready. Most take less than an hour.
Make a household plan - A fill-in-the-blank guide from PreparedBC. Covers who to call, where to meet, and what to do if you’re separated.
Build a grab-and-go kit - What to pack so you can leave quickly if you need to.
Plan for your animals - Pets and livestock need their own plan. CDART’s guide walks you through it.
Wildfire readiness - PreparedBC’s guide to preparing your home and property for wildfire season.
Spring readiness webinar
Thursday, May 7 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Join us over your lunch hour for a practical session on getting ready for the season ahead. We’ll cover:
Seasonal readiness and FireSmart basics, with BC Wildfire Service
Planning for your animals, with CDART
Building a grab-and-go kit, signing up for Voyent Alert, and setting up your BC Services Card
There will be time for questions at the end.
The session will be recorded and posted here after.
Open house and volunteer appreciation
Friday, May 8 - 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Lillooet Fire Hall
Come by the fire hall for an afternoon of food, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet the people behind Lillooet’s emergency program. Bring the kids.
What’s happening:
BBQ
Tour the new tender
Meet Sparky and Ember
Hands-on fire extinguisher practice
Kids’ games and activities
Information tables: ESS, EOC, LFD and Search & Rescue
Build-a-kit display and take-home checklists
Get BC Services Card app
During an evacuation, the fastest way to get food and lodging support is via Interac e-Transfer. To qualify, you must have a verified BC Services Card app and an active profile on the ERA tool.
Set both up today so you're ready before an emergency strikes.
Get involved
Lillooet’s emergency program runs on people. If you’ve ever thought about helping out, there’s a place for you.
Emergency Support Services (ESS). Volunteers who help residents during evacuations, with food, shelter, and other essentials.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Team members who support coordination during emergencies.
Paid on-call firefighters. Lillooet Fire Rescue is recruiting. Come talk to us at the open house on May 8, or get in touch.
Contact
Have questions or want to get involved?
Email:lfd.emc@lillooet.ca
Phone: Daniel Crough 778-209-7067