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By Michael Reeve

EMERGENCY RESPONSE UPGRADES

TNRD offering free emergency-grade address signs

Sep 21, 2025 | 8:16 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is offering new emergency-grade address signs to residents free of charge.

This program will provide property owners with standard, emergency-grade address signs and ensure that addresses conform with necessary requirements. The program is being grant funded by the Union of BC Municipalities.

To receive a new address sign, or to confirm whether a property already has an address, Electoral Area property owners will need to submit the TNRD Address Verification Form.

“To ensure the fastest and most effective response from emergency services, it is essential that your property is clearly marked with an approved address sign,” said Jason Tomlin, TNRD Fire Protection Services Manager. “Address signs allow first responders to quickly locate your home or business during an emergency, minimizing delays and potentially saving lives. Please ensure that your sign is properly installed and maintained to TNRD standards to support public safety.”

This program for free address signs has come online as the TNRD, and all local governments, verify and upgrade address information to ensure that the federally-mandated Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system can operate successfully.

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NG9-1-1 infrastructure will replace the legacy analogue 9-1-1 system with internet-based technology. This will enable citizens to dispatch 9-1-1 digitally and share digital information during an emergency, in addition to the traditional option of dialling 9-1-1.

For more information about TNRD address signs and addressing requirements, visit: tnrd.ca/addressing.