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Follow EmergencyInfoBC for information on active emergencies and what to do.
- @EmergencyInfoBC on Facebook
- @EmergencyInfoBC on X
- PreparedBC to download emergency guides and resources
As we enter the time of the year when hazards and climate-related emergencies can happen, please check and update your emergency plans. Preparing now can make a big difference for yourself and your loved ones.
The hotter months have a higher risk of floods, wildfires and extreme heat. That’s why CLBC encourages everyone especially, the people and families we support, to take some simple steps to stay safe.
If you or a loved one lives in a staffed home or home share funded by CLBC, those homes must have an emergency plan. But it’s still important to be personally prepared. Making a plan, packing a kit, or staying informed can help you be ready. Please visit the PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlans and download the Home Preparedness Guide.
Prepare at home
- Make a plan with your family or support network. Decide how you’ll stay in touch if separated. Start with PreparedBC’s planning guide .
- Pack an emergency kit , including medications. Have a grab-and-go bag ready in case you need to leave quickly. Find out what you should include in your emergency kit and grab-and-go bag here.
Sign up for emergency alerts
- Visit the website of your local government or First Nation or go to EmergencyInfoBC.ca for emergency event information. These are the best sources of information about emergencies that directly affect your community.
- Sign up for your local emergency alert system to get updates and instructions. Systems are different across the province, such as Voyent, Alertable, and ConnectRocket.
- Follow @EmergencyInfoBC on X.com here or Facebook here. This is helpful but does not replace local emergency alerts.
Flood safety
- Check EmergencyInfoBC’s website here for flood watches, warnings, evacuation updates.
- Read PreparedBC’s Flood Preparedness Guide here.
Wildfire safety
- Visit FireSmartBC here to learn how to protect your home.
- Download the BC Wildfire Service app for Apple here or Android here.
- Read PreparedBC’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide here.
- Check the latest list of active wildfires in B.C. here.
Extreme heat
- Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control for tips on how to deal with extreme heat here.
- Read PreparedBC’s Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide here.
- Check Environment Canada’s public weather alerts here.
- Learn about the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) here.
Find simple heat safety tips on the CLBC website here.
More guides
- To view PreparedBC’s guides visit their website here.
If you need to evacuate
If you must leave your home, always follow instructions from local emergency services.