Emergency Management
Our Mission Statement
Kitsumkalum Emergency Management Department is committed to bringing safety and stability to emergency incidents within Kitsumkalum community through care and compassion.
Joel Brousson
Emergency Program Coordinator
Kitsumkalum Band
Terrace, B.C.
P: 250.631.9511 E: jbrousson @ kitsumkalum.com
Desire to Serve, Ability to Perform, Courage to Act
Emergency Management News & Postings
Fire ban Restrictions Update
Kitsumkalum Community, Thank you for your patience and understanding with fire bans as we have been navigating hotter-than-normal weather patterns. Please read below for some important updates: On July 17, 2023, the smokehouse fire ban was lifted. Thank you...
Fire Ban – Kitsumkalum/Kasiks area
July 11, 2023Kitsumkalum Community & Kasiks Resort, Please pay close attention to the following: Effective immediately, the use of smokehouses will be prohibited until further notice. Kitsumkalum Emergency Management recognizes the frustration this may bring. The...
Kitsumkalum FireSmart 2023
July 3 2023Kitsumkalum Community, As we continue with the hot heat and dry weather conditions, I am urgently encouraging you to cut down the vegetation surrounding your homes, sheds, smokehouses and outbuildings. Many homes within the Kitsumkalum community have not...
Kitsumkalum Fire Ban
June 2023Attention: Kitsumkalum Community, Due to the dry weather conditions and forecasted heat, a fire ban will be in effect immediately until further notice. All open fire burn pits will be prohibited, except for the use of a barbecue. Kitsumkalum...
BRIDGE/ROAD REOPENING BEHIND TEMPO GAS BAR – SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC
As of 1:00PM, May 18, 2023 the bridge and road behind Kitsumkalum Tempo Gas Bar will be open for single lane traffic only. Please keep in mind, the water pumps will still be in place and small vehicles are advised to use extra caution when crossing over the pump. We...
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER LEVEL 1 ACTIVATED IN KITSUMKALUM
May 15, 2023 Hello Kitsumkalum Community, As of today, Kitsumkalum emergency management department has activated an Emergency Operation Center level 1 (EOC level 1) for Kitsumkalum community. Our emergency management team will be closely working with...