If there is an emergency and require Emergency Support Services within the Regional District boundaries, please call 250-692-1553.
The RDBN offers Emergency Support Services for rural residents within the RDBN boundaries:
- Electoral Area A (Smithers/Telkwa Rural)
- Electoral Area B (Burns Lake Rural)
- Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural)
- Electoral Area G (Houston/Granisle Rural)
- Electoral Area C (Fort St. James Rural)
- Electoral Area F (Vanderhoof Rural)
If there is a non-emergency or would like to know more about how to become an ESS volunteer please call
250-692-3195, 1-800-320-3339, or email protective.services@rdbn.bc.ca
Emergency Support Services
ESS is provided by trained volunteers who dedicate their time to assist residents who are displaced from their homes by emergencies or disasters.
ESS provides basic needs immediately after being displaced by an emergency.
ESS can provide the following services
- Food
- Clothing
- Shelter
- Incidentals
Become an ESS volunteer today!
Bulkley Nechako ESS Teams:
- Bulkley ESS
Services areas of Electoral Area A & G, Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, Witset First Nation, District of Houston and Village of Granisle
- Burns Lake ESS
Services areas of Electoral Area B & E and Village of Burns Lake
- Vanderhoof ESS
Services areas of Electoral Areas D & F, District of Vanderhoof, Village of Fraser Lake, and Fort Fraser
- Fort St. James ESS
Services areas of Electoral Area C and District of Fort St. James
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako values its strong partnership with First Nations and member municipalities when providing Emergency Support Services. Collaboration ensures that we are better prepared to respond to emergencies together and provide essential support to all residents. By fostering close partnerships, we leverage shared knowledge, resources, and cultural insights to enhance the resilience and safety of our region.
