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Community Spotlight: Preparing for High Ground Hike with Metchosin, Port McNeill and Tofino
The Community Spotlight series highlights communities, organizations and individuals who are taking innovative actions to help build resilient communities. Coastal communities in B.C. are getting ready for Tsunami Preparedness Week. […]
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Earthquake Early Warning system – how does it work?
Did you feel an earthquake in late February or early March? There was an earthquake on February 21 that was felt on the South Coast and southern Vancouver Island, and […]
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Introducing Brise-danger: French language emergency preparedness education for grades 4-8
Teachers delivering French language education to grades 4 to 8 have a new FREE resource. Brise-danger, the French language version of the wildly popular Master of Disaster emergency preparedness program […]
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Community Spotlight: taking environmental action with NatureKids BC
The Community Spotlight series highlights communities, organizations and individuals who are taking innovative actions to help build resilient communities. NatureKids BC helps families build a sense of belonging, confidence and […]
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Big or small, preparedness for all (your pets)!
If you have pets, big or small, there’s no doubt that they are part of your family. You have already included them in your home emergency plan, completed the new […]
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Get “avy savvy” during Avalanche Awareness Days
Avalanche Awareness Days run throughout winter and spring, and events across B.C. provide an excellent opportunity to learn about avalanches and how to explore B.C.’s backcountry safely. To mark these […]
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Simple ways to prevent your pipes from freezing this winter
Winter weather conditions can quickly become dangerous with little or no warning. PreparedBC’s severe winter weather and storm preparedness guide helps you learn how to prepare yourself, your home and […]
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Winter-ready rentals: tips for renters to prepare your home for winter weather
PreparedBC’s Severe Winter Weather and Storm Preparedness Guide is full of great tips on what to do before, during and after severe winter weather and storms. As a renter, preparing […]
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Community Spotlight: neighbourhood plans with Salt Spring Island and Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
The Community Spotlight series highlights communities, organizations and individuals who are taking innovative actions to help build resilient communities. Today we meet Amy MacLeod, Pod Program Coordinator from the Salt Spring Island […]
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Community Spotlight: Neighbour Lab
The Community Spotlight series highlights communities, organizations and individuals who are taking innovative actions to help build resilient communities. Today we meet Neighbour Lab. Meet your neighbours and design a […]
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