Emergency Preparedness Week is an important reminder to be better prepared in the event of an emergency such as a flood or wildfire. If you have not yet done so, please subscribe to the Squamish Alert emergency notification system to receive important information and instructions by phone, voice or text.

If you have already subscribed, take this opportunity to ensure your profile is complete, and that your contact information and neighbourhood(s) are up to date by logging in to your account.

Please be aware of the following events next week:

• Squamish Alert Test - Wednesday, May 8 at 10:55 a.m.
• Alert Ready Broadcast Intrusive Alert (tested by the provincial government), Wednesday, May 8 at 10:55 a.m.
• FireSmart Education Workshop - Wednesday, May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Emergency Preparedness Week Public 45-minute Webinar is on Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. to learn how to prepare for emergencies, as well as some of the ways you can use technology to help. All participants will be entered to win a 4-person emergency kit! Deadline to register for the webinar on Zoom is Wednesday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m.

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Stage One Outdoor Water Use restrictions allow for lawn watering to two days per week between 4 and 10 a.m., and 7 and 10 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday for odd-numbered addresses, and Wednesday and Saturday for even-numbered addresses.

In Stage 1, a permit is required to water new sod/seeded lawns. Once Stage 2 is in effect permits will no longer be issued. Call Public Works at 604.815.6868 to obtain a free Outdoor Water Use permit to support additional watering to establish new lawns.

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Need something fixed? Squamish's Repair Café returns to Brennan Park Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring your (clean!) broken item to the Repair Café where our skilled volunteers will help you with the repair - for free!

What to bring: Whether it's missing buttons, a crooked stool, a broken photo frame or jewelry with a wacky clasp, bring it to the Repair Café! Over tea and a muffin, skilled volunteers will help you through the repair for free!

Please note items can not be dropped off and picked up later as you’ll be engaged in the process. Please bring clean and washed items only.

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Pitch-in week was a huge success in Squamish with over 350 residents, businesses, and District staff rallying together to collect over 570 kilograms of waste from April 22 to 29!

Thank you to everyone who participated by cleaning up areas, trails, and parks around Squamish for Pitch-In Week 2024!

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