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Emergency Management Cowichan Expands Website Services

August 5, 2026

We’ve made several changes to the Emergency Management Cowichan website to make important information easier to find when you need it most. You can now access the latest news and updates directly from this page. We've also added online evacuation resources to help you understand what to expect and how to prepare. During an emergency, visit our website regularly for current information, instructions and resources from Emergency Management Cowichan.

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Current Burning Permissions
Open burning—or burning outdoors—is allowed when the wildfire risk is low and can be a useful tool when conducted responsibly. Open burning includes Category 1 campfire, Category 2, and Category 3 open fire.
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Regional Water Use Restrictions
During drought conditions, your water system operator may introduce water use restrictions to conserve limited water supplies. There are four stages of water restrictions which are coordinated across the Cowichan Valley. Local conditions may sometimes require a higher stage of water restrictions on certain systems.
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