About
This page brings together external emergency preparedness resources for people in British Columbia. If you are injured or experiencing a life-threatening incident, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately.
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Who It Is For
Métis Citizens and other people in British Columbia preparing for evacuation, natural hazards, or other emergency scenarios.
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Resources
Evacuation Preparedness
If you live in a high-risk area, it can be helpful to learn what to expect in an evacuation. These are resources from the Province of B.C. for preparing and recovering from a disaster.
Wildfire, Smoke, and Air quality
B.C. experiences an average of 1,600 wildfire per year. Prepare yourself, your home, and your community.
Heat
Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and is responsible for the highest number of weather-related deaths annually.
Other Preparedness Information
PreparedBC provides public preparation and recovery information for individuals and families on their website and Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages.
- Build an Emergency Plan (Public Safety Canada)
- Household Emergency Plan Template
- Circumstance Specific Emergency Guides
- Know Before You Go (B. C. Travel Information)
- Prepare for Floods
- Prepare for Earthquakes and Tsunamis
- Prepare for Disease Outbreaks
- Prepare for Power Outages
- Prepare for Severe Weather
- Prepare for Hazardous Material Spills
- Prepare for Landslides
- Prepare for Avalanches