Current Emergency Information

Last updated: July 29, 2025

Tsunami Watch

A Hazard Notice has been issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine due to the National Tsunami Warning Centre’s Tsunami Watch Advisory, issued on 29 July 2025 at 1730h.

A Tsunami Watch is in effect for BC Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C and D. Zones A & B are within RDKS boundaries.

What you should do:

  • Stay away from beaches, harbours, marinas, breakwaters, bays,
    and inlets
  • Stay alert for further instructions if you are a resident in an at-risk area.
  • Stay informed by regularly checking the National Tsunami Warning Centre’s website. For more information visit: (tsunami.gov)
  • Monitor weather forecasts for changing conditions through Environment and Climate Change Canada. 

Read the full notice here.

View detailed zone maps on the Tsunami Advisory for BC website.

 

map of RDKS showing tsunami watch area

Current Evacuee Information & Assistance

No evacuation orders are active. 

Visit Emergency Support Services for more information

Prohibitions and Advisories

For non-critical prohibitions or advisories, please visit Notices.