Call 9-1-1 if you are in an emergency involving health, safety or fire.
Report wildfire, campfire, open burning violation: 1-800-663-5555 / *5555
BC Air Quality Index (Environment Canada) – Includes air quality data, interactive maps, and link to smoke forecasts.
BC Wildfire Service1-888-336-7378 (3FOREST) – Includes an interactive wildfire map, wildfires of note, information bulletins, wildfire prevention information, and fire bans and restrictions. Note that they offer a comprehensive app for both IOS and Android.
DriveBC1-800-550-4997 – Includes help for planning routes, information on variable speed limit signs, major events, and highway webcams. Current road conditions and events, Highway Cams, BC Highway Cams, Plan Your Route, Inland Ferry Schedule, Border Delays, Report a Highway Problem.
Emergency Info BC – Website (and Twitter via @EmergencyInfoBC) is active during partial and full-scale provincial emergencies such as floods and wildfires (and Covid-19). Shares official response and recovery sources, and verified event information from trusted partners.
Basic Emergency Kit Supplies
Pack the following in a backpack or small bin:
Map with alternate routes to shelter
First aid kit, prescriptions, personal items
Emergency plan, important documents, cash
Battery-powered radio and flashlight
Phone charger and battery bank
Blankets, seasonal clothing, and footwear
Non-perishable food for at least 3 days (and for your pets)
Water for at least 3 days at 4 litres per person/day (and for your pets)
WildSafeBC- evolved out of the highly successful Bear Aware program and is managed and delivered by the British Columbia Conservation Foundation. Our motto is "keeping wildlife wild and communities safe".
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