Emergency Measures

Municipal Office Fire Ban Procedure

1. Inform Village of Leask as they will follow suit.
2. Send alert on R.M. mass text messaging system.
3. Place notice on R.M. main door and home page of website.
4. Inform resorts and campgrounds within R.M.
5. Inform Controlled Burn as they will update fire ban map.
6. Place notices in high-traffic areas & businesses within R.M.

Fire Ban Map

This map displays province-wide fire bans be they rural, urban, or parks.

https://wfm.gov.sk.ca/static/public/MunicipalFireBans.pdf

Fire Ban Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/fire-ban-frequently-asked-questions

Active Incidents

This Sask. Public Safety page has updated info on active fires and other incidents, terminology regarding fires, and various Fire Ban & Daily Fire Danger maps.

https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents

Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality

This Government of Canada page provides info on Air Quality Health Index & advisories, as well as wildfire smoke events.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/healthy-living/environment/air-quality/wildfire-smoke.html

Flood Watch

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency provides information regarding stream flow and water levels, as well as boil water orders and precautionary drinking water advisories.

Saskatchewan Flood Watch

https://www.wsask.ca/lakes-rivers/flood-watch

Click on “Stream Flows and Lake Levels”

You may also scroll down to “Ten Day Forecasts for the Saskatchewan River System” to access the Spring Runoff Update.

Additional resources include information regarding flood protection, safety, and relevant government agencies.

Advisories and Warnings

(Precautionary Drinking Water Advisories & Emergency Boil Water Orders)

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/environment-public-health-and-safety/environmental-health/water-and-wastewater-management/advisories-and-warnings

Actions to Prevent Flooding

Suggestions are provided on preventative measures to prevent flooding.

https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/at-home/emergency-preparedness-at-home

Scroll down to #1 – Know the Risks

 
 
 
 

Severe Weather (Summer)

This Government of Canada page provides info on Weather Alerts & terminology, as well as advice on pre-planning, taking shelter, and safety in various scenarios.

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/seasonal-weather-hazards/publications/severe-summer.html

Severe Weather (Winter)

This Government of Canada page provides info on Weather Alerts & terminology, as well as advice on pre-planning, winter driving safety, and the Wind Chill Index.

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/seasonal-weather-hazards/be-prepared-for-winter.html

Highway Hotline

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/highways/highway-hotline

 
 
 

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Resources

SaskAlerts App

This page describes the purpose of the Sask Alert program, agencies it is affiliated with, and the process in which to register.

https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/at-home/saskalert

SaskEvacApp (re: Evacuation)

This page lists current evacuations.

Also, if registered for the app, this helps residents who have left their homes stay connected to their communities and provide their urban/rural  leadership with essential information.

Basic info is collected at no cost to community or resident.

http://app.saskecs.ca/

To register, click on menu box in top right corner of screen, and click on ‘Pre-Register’