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Kamloops Search and Rescue to participate in mock evacuation training at Pinantan Lake

May 29, 2026 | 11:42 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Kamloops Search and Rescue will conduct an evacuation notification exercise at Pinantan Lake next week.

TNRD officials said the mock evacuation training will begin around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1.

“This is the third consecutive year that this exercise has taken place in a rural TNRD community, and the objective is to practice and improve notification procedures,” said the TNRD.

As this is only an exercise, residents in area are not in any actual danger.

“Personnel will be clearly identified and will not be asking for, or collecting, any personal information,” said the TNRD.

“Only a portion of residences will receive a notification; those residents that are notified will be provided a handout and information package.”

The TNRD said residents who have any questions can reach out to Emergency Services at 250-377-6321.

“For official information about Emergency Notices impacting properties within any of the 10 TNRD Electoral Areas, please visit: eoc.tnrd.ca, register for free to Voyent Alert, or follow TNRD social media pages,” said TNRD officials.