Emergency Management Creston

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Emergency management in British Columbia is guided by four pillars: Mitigation, Preparation, Response and Recovery.

Mitigation:

  • Preventing and minimizing disasters by eliminating or reducing hazards.
  • Lessening the impacts of disasters by reducing the risk of hazards.

Preparedness:

  • Preparing to respond and cope during disasters.
  • Ensuring people and communities are ready to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a disaster.

Response:

  • Effectively reacting when disasters occur.
  • The actions taken because of an imminent or occurring disaster.

Recovery:

  • Building back better, stronger and more inclusively after disasters happen.
  • Taking steps to repair communities impacted by a disaster, and supporting people along the way.

All levels of government play an important role by creating policies, plans and partnerships, including investing in tools and strategies.

The Town of Creston has an Emergency Management Organization in place to develop and implement Emergency plans and other preparedness, response and recovery measures for emergencies and disasters in our community.

In addition, individuals must be responsible for their personal readiness. This starts with learning about disaster risks then taking steps to increase household, neighbourhood and community preparedness.


Emergency management in British Columbia is guided by four pillars: Mitigation, Preparation, Response and Recovery.

Mitigation:

  • Preventing and minimizing disasters by eliminating or reducing hazards.
  • Lessening the impacts of disasters by reducing the risk of hazards.

Preparedness:

  • Preparing to respond and cope during disasters.
  • Ensuring people and communities are ready to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a disaster.

Response:

  • Effectively reacting when disasters occur.
  • The actions taken because of an imminent or occurring disaster.

Recovery:

  • Building back better, stronger and more inclusively after disasters happen.
  • Taking steps to repair communities impacted by a disaster, and supporting people along the way.

All levels of government play an important role by creating policies, plans and partnerships, including investing in tools and strategies.

The Town of Creston has an Emergency Management Organization in place to develop and implement Emergency plans and other preparedness, response and recovery measures for emergencies and disasters in our community.

In addition, individuals must be responsible for their personal readiness. This starts with learning about disaster risks then taking steps to increase household, neighbourhood and community preparedness.

  • Warming Centre

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    Warming Centre

    The Town of Creston will activate a Warming Centre during periods of extreme cold to provide resources or temporary refuge for residents of Creston during periods of extreme weather that threaten health and safety. The warming centre will accommodate people of all ages and backgrounds and have snacks and drinks available.

    Location

    138 10th Ave N, Creston BC, V0B 1G0

    Hours of Operation

    When open, according to the below activation criteria, the warming centre hours of operation will be from 8:00PM to 8:00AM.

    Activation Criteria

    Environment Canada forecasts temperatures at or below 0°C; AND any one of the following conditions:

    • Significant snow or rain;

    • Significant wind;

    • Weather Alerts are issued by Environment Canada

    OR

    Environment Canada forecasts temperatures at or below -10°C

    Why have a Warming Centre?

    Extreme Cold

    When the temperature falls below 10°C and a person is unable to be protected from exposure to the cold air for extended periods, an individual’s body temperature can drop and cause hypothermia.

    Anyone can experience cold-related injuries, but the risk is higher for certain people, including:

    • People experiencing homelessness
    • People who use substances, including alcohol, which can impair their ability to sense or respond to cold
    • Individuals who spend extended periods outdoors for work or recreation
    • People living in housing without adequate insulation or without the ability to generate enough heat
    • Individuals with disabilities, limited mobility, or medical conditions such as:
      • Diabetes
      • Peripheral neuropathy (muscle weakness, tingling, numbness)
      • Diseases affecting blood vessels
    • People taking certain medications, such as beta-blockers
    • Older adults (60+), infants, and young children

    Learn more in the Town's Extreme Weather Response Plan

    Warming Centre

    The Town of Creston will activate a Warming Centre during periods of extreme cold to provide resources or temporary refuge for residents of Creston during periods of extreme weather that threaten health and safety. The warming centre will accommodate people of all ages and backgrounds and have snacks and drinks available.

    Location

    138 10th Ave N, Creston BC, V0B 1G0

    Hours of Operation

    When open, according to the below activation criteria, the warming centre hours of operation will be from 8:00PM to 8:00AM.

    Activation Criteria

    Environment Canada forecasts temperatures at or below 0°C; AND any one of the following conditions:

    • Significant snow or rain;

    • Significant wind;

    • Weather Alerts are issued by Environment Canada

    OR

    Environment Canada forecasts temperatures at or below -10°C

    Why have a Warming Centre?

    Extreme Cold

    When the temperature falls below 10°C and a person is unable to be protected from exposure to the cold air for extended periods, an individual’s body temperature can drop and cause hypothermia.

    Anyone can experience cold-related injuries, but the risk is higher for certain people, including:

    • People experiencing homelessness
    • People who use substances, including alcohol, which can impair their ability to sense or respond to cold
    • Individuals who spend extended periods outdoors for work or recreation
    • People living in housing without adequate insulation or without the ability to generate enough heat
    • Individuals with disabilities, limited mobility, or medical conditions such as:
      • Diabetes
      • Peripheral neuropathy (muscle weakness, tingling, numbness)
      • Diseases affecting blood vessels
    • People taking certain medications, such as beta-blockers
    • Older adults (60+), infants, and young children

    Learn more in the Town's Extreme Weather Response Plan

Page last updated: 12 Feb 2026, 11:55 AM