The Evacuation Orders and Alerts issued on September 5, 2025 by the District of Coldstream at the Emergency Operation Centre remain in effect. To see if you are in an affected area, please see the listings on the District website at: https://www.coldstream.ca/government-bylaws/news-alerts/evacuation-alert-order-effect
If you are on EVACUATION ORDER you can register yourself for Emergency Support Services online here at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or you can call Red Cross at 1-888-800-6493. You may also come to the Municipal Hall at 9901 Kalamalka Road for assistance and support. The Municipal Hall Reception Centre is open to receive evacuees until 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025.
If you do not have family or friends to stay with and your home insurance does not cover you living expenses during evacuations, you may be eligible for support from the Provincial Government.
For the most current Wildfire information, please access the BC Wildfire Service site at: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map or download the BC Wildfire App.
Next Update:
The next update will be issued at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 6, 2025 or as new information becomes available.
Media Contact:
Keri-Ann Austin
Chief Administrative Officer, District of Coldstream
(250) 550-1504 | kaustin@coldstream.ca