Neighbourhood Emergency Support Table (NEST)

Some interesting topics and information came out of this months NEST meeting attended by Jm Popowich. These meetings are attended by surrounding neighbourhood communities and the City of Vernon to collaborate on emergency management and preparedness initiatives.

Here is some great information and links coming out of this most recent NEST meeting:

• FireSmart info is located: https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/fire-safety/firesmart  See the new “Wildfire Risk Reduction Guide”, Fire Chief Lind referenced with North Okanagan specific information.
• Emergency Plan: https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/fire-safety/emergency-management  See the updated evacuation plan section.
• Volunteer with Vernon Emergency Support Services  www.vernon.ca
• Learn more about the City of Vernon’s Climate Action: https://www.vernon.ca/homes-building/environment-sustainability/climate-action
• FireSmartBC has a wealth of information and tools for FireSmart committees and practitioners: https://firesmartbc.ca/ (see Resources tab)
• Weather – expecting above average weather starting Wednesday – Tuesday.  A good resource for forecasting tools is the www.spotwx.com
• Covid-19 Resources:
   www.vernon.ca/covid-19
   www.gov.bc.ca/covid19
   www.bccdc.ca
   www.worksafebc.com/en/covid-19