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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 and protect what we value. Through all four phases of emergency management – mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery – their efforts touch all of us.…
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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 people have access to clear, consistent information so they can take appropriate action and stay safe. To support this, the Province has created a set…
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 with co-founders Christina Kelly, Emergency Program Manager at Leq’a:mel First Nation, and Jenna Noppen, Disaster Recovery Manager at Sumas First Nation. Christina and Jenna were…
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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 and countries. It is important to know how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the effects of wildfire smoke as it can be…
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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 vibration and alert tone associated with emergency alerts thanks to system tests that take place twice a year. But do you know what to do…
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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 hours. The good news is there are steps you can take now to help reduce your stress should something like that happen – including creating…
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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 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…
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 protect you from having to pay full replacements costs in the event your home, appliances, furniture and valuables are destroyed from fire, flooding, earthquake or…
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