Access to accurate and timely information during an emergency saves lives.
We know that during a crisis, people look to multiple sources — including social networks — for information. Credible emergency information needs to show up on as many communication channels as possible to help everyone assess risk and choose the actions necessary to stay safe.
This is where EmergencyInfoBC.ca comes in. While people experiencing an emergency should always check their local government sources first, EmergencyInfoBC.ca is a reliable, additional source for public emergency information in B.C. and is updated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year with the latest information on emergencies across the province.
With EmergencyInfoBC.ca, it’s fast and easy to find the information that’s relevant to you. You can also find helpful resources to help you prepare for emergencies, and links to report emergencies.
Sharing is caring
On EmergencyInfoBC.ca, you can quickly share verified emergency information and real-time updates on Facebook, X (Twitter) or send a link by text message. This helps rapidly share credible information during emergencies.
Stay tuned for more features
More features are being developed, including:
- Notify Me feature: you’ll be able to sign up for email notifications based on preferences such as hazard type and region
- Automatic updates: with the launch of the federal Earthquake Early Warning system, a built-in trigger will automatically publish real-time data to EmergencyInfoBC.ca during seismic events
Check out EmergencyInfoBC.ca and follow @EmergencyInfoBC on X (Twitter) for updates.