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Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 to 2027 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Across British Columbia, emergency management practitioners, volunteers and community leaders help keep people safe, build resilience […]
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Introducing B.C.’s new hazard and emergency icons
Icons, images and graphics are an effective way to communicate information quickly without needing to use, or rely on, text. This is especially true during emergencies, when it’s important that […]
Categories: Response
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Indigenous-led Emergency Support Services
To learn more about Emergency Support Services (ESS) for Nations, which includes 15 mainland Coast Salish Nations dedicated to strengthening the capacity of Indigenous communities in emergency response, we spoke […]
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Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires. Depending on weather patterns, British Columbia can be impacted by smoke from wildfires not only from within B.C. but from other provinces […]
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Do you know what to do if you receive a BC Emergency Alert?
In B.C., emergency alerts are broadcast on TV, radio and cell phones to provide urgent public safety information during potentially life-threatening emergencies. Many of us are familiar with the unique […]
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Benefits of creating an ESS profile online
When the unexpected happens, like having to evacuate your home because of wildfire nearby, you may find yourself needing financial support to meet your basic needs in those first 72 […]
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EmergencyInfoBC.ca is your go-to source for emergency information
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 […]
Categories: Response
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Insurance: Why it matters
Whether you rent or own, insurance is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of an emergency. Having insurance in place can […]
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