How to prepare for a natural disaster and an evacuation

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When a natural disaster such as a wildfire or flood strikes, people are often forced to stay in their homes or evacuate immediately.

“Everyone should make an emergency plan for their households—that includes an evacuation plan for themselves, their family members and their pets—and practice that plan,” says Anne Morgenstern, director, Emergency Response with Interior Health. “Many people feel that they will be able to throw a plan together in the moment or rely on family or other supports.

Temporary service interruption at Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department

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Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable for 48 hours from 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 7 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

Temporary service interruption at Lillooet Hospital emergency department

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Lillooet and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Lillooet Hospital due to limited physician availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 7 to 8 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited nursing availability.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 9 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.