{"id":6857,"date":"2024-06-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/emergencymanagement\/?p=6857"},"modified":"2024-06-03T08:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:46:29","slug":"emergencyinfobc-ca-is-your-go-to-source-for-emergency-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/emergencymanagement\/emergencyinfobc-ca-is-your-go-to-source-for-emergency-information\/","title":{"rendered":"EmergencyInfoBC.ca is your go-to source for emergency information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Access to accurate and timely information during an emergency saves lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know that during a crisis, people look to multiple sources \u2014 including social networks \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where EmergencyInfoBC.ca<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With EmergencyInfoBC.ca<\/a>, it\u2019s fast and easy to find the information that\u2019s relevant to you. You can also find helpful resources to help you prepare for emergencies, and links to report emergencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing is caring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On EmergencyInfoBC.ca<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for more features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More features are being developed, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n