Emergency Notifications

Signing Up for Alertable Emergency Notifications

• Why Sign Up?

  If you need to shelter-in-place or evacuate, these notifications will give you the information you need to become aware of the situation and take action to keep safe.

  In times of emergency events, it is important residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, the District of Coldstream, like many other North Okanagan communities, has implemented Alertable as their emergency notification program.  All residents in the North Okanagan area are encouraged to sign up to receive notifications from Alertable. 

• How to Sign Up

  Use the links below to sign up for emergency notifications from the District. Registration is FREE, simple and anonymous. You get to choose how you receive notifications.

  Mobile Phone Alerts

  Download the Alertable app for IOS Smartphones and Android Smartphones from the Apple or Google Play stores. The mobile app is the recommended option for using the system and will also allow users to access DriveBC and Environment Canada weather alerts.

  Apple App Store

  Google Play Store

  Text Message, Voice Call, Email Alerts, and Desktop/Browser Notifications

  Sign up directly through Alertable: Sign up here!

  Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

  For Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, install the Alertable skill and action for these home devices.

• What to do after Download

  Once you install Alertable, be sure to choose 'Coldstream, BC' as your location. You can also add other communities that use Alertable to stay up-to-date throughout the region. Check your settings to make sure you’re receiving the notifications you want to receive.

  When you receive an Alert from the System

  Stop. Take a look or listen to your device.

  Pause. There is no need to panic, even if you are being put on Evacuation Order. It is important to remain calm so you can understand the instructions.

  Read. Please read the entire notification. Often the area notified by the Alertable system will be larger than the actual alert area. There may be links to more specific maps and information as part of the Alertable notification. You may need to click the down-arrow to see all of the text included with the notification. Calling the District before you have read the entire notification ties up emergency program resources at what can be a very critical time. 

  Remember, you are in charge of your settings, so please take the time to ensure you have Alertable set up the way that suits you best.