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  • Extreme Heat Emergency

    Current situation Extreme Heat Emergencies have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for [areas in the following regions/ multiple areas] of B.C. Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and well-being of people and communities. Know the signs of heat-related illness and take steps to keep yourself cool. BC Emergency Alert message Issued: MMM DD, 2024 at…

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  • Severe Weather Emergency

    Current situation [Winter Storm and Wind] Warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for some areas in B.C. [CALL TO ACTION i.e. The public is advised to avoid unnecessary travel]. Active Severe Weather Warnings in B.C. Travel advisories in B.C. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising people to avoid non-essential travel due to weather…

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  • BC Emergency Alert System Test: November 15, 2023

    BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies. A TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. (PST). BC Emergency Alert TEST Message This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a…

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  • BC Emergency Alert System Test: November 15, 2023

    BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies. A TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. (PST). BC Emergency Alert TEST Message This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a…

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  • BC Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order in Peace River Regional District. Sept. 15, 2023.

    An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Stoddart Creek wildfire. The Evacuation Order includes the following area: Following the southern boundary of Blueberry River First Nations reserve lands and the Blueberry River east to the bridge on the Prespatou Road South along Prespatou Road to a point 3.2…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Scotch Creek, Lee Creek, Celista, Magna Bay and Little River Areas due to Wildfire. Aug 18, 2023.

    An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Skwlāx te SecwepemcúÍecw and Columbia Shuswap Regional District due to the Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. For a map of the impacted area visit: https://alertable.ca/#/details/2023/339202 Columbia Shuswap Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook Alert Message BC EMERGENCY…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Turtle Valley due to Wildfire. Aug 18, 2023.

    An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Thompson-Nicola Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook Alert Message BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by TNRD due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. Evacuate…

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  • BC Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Rose Valley and West Kelowna Estates due to Wildfire. Aug. 17, 2023.

    For the latest information on Evacuation Order and Alerts due to Wildfires in BC: Current Wildfire Information This page is no longer being updated. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the City of West Kelowna and the Regional District of Central Okanagan due to the McDougall Creek wildfire. Impacted…

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  • BC Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for parts of Osoyoos and surrounding area due to wildfire. July 29, 2023.

    On Saturday, June 29, 2023, at 2227, a BC Emergency Alert announcing an Evacuation Order was issued by the Town of Osoyoos and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. An Evacuation Alert has also been issued for nearby areas (details below). BC Emergency Alert Message Evacuation…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order Expanded for Electoral Areas “J” & “L” due to Wildfire. July 23, 2023.

    An Evacuation Order Expansion and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Thompson-Nicola Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook Alert Message BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by TNRD due to wildfire. Evacuate immediately if you are…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation order for Electoral Areas “J” & “L” due to wildfire. July 22, 2023.

    This Alert has been expanded. For the most up to date information, click here. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Thompson-Nicola Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Maxhamish Lake area due to wildfire. June 28, 2023.

    This alert and order are no longer active. An Evacuation Order remains in place within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Northern Rockies Regional Municipality updates: Twitter Facebook BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Ittsi Creek wildfire   On…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Peavine Lake Area due to wildfire. June 08, 2023.

    This event is still ACTIVE. For the latest updates visit: Wildfire Information: Peace River Regional District. June 9, 2023. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Peavine Creek wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Peace River Regional District due to wildfire. June 06, 2023.

    This Evacuation Order is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert (PDF) Peace…

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  • Emergency Alert

    BC Emergency Alert message Issued: MMM DD, 2024 at 00:00AM/PM BC Emergency Alert message Issued: MMM DD, 2024 at 00:00AM/PM BC Emergency Alert message Issued: MMM DD, 2024 at 00:00AM/PM

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Cameron River and Halfway area due to Wildfire. May 15, 2023.

    This Evacuation Order is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Cameron River…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Charlie Lake area due to Wildfire. May 15, 2023.

    This Evacuation Order is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the Peace River Regional District due wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) BC Wildfire Service fire location &…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Stoddart Creek due to Wildfire. May 13, 2023.

    The Evacuation order for Stoddard Creek is still active. See the Current Wildfire Information page for further updates. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Stoddart Creek Wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF)…

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  • Emergency Alerting System Test: May 10, 2023.

    A test of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. During the test, the public heard an alert tone and received a test message on radio, TV and compatible cell phones. BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Red Creek and Lower Cache areas due to wildfire. May 6, 2023.

    This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. Peace River Regional District updates: Facebook Twitter BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Red Creek wildfire  Resources This BC Emergency Alert was broadcast on TV, radio and to compatible and connected cell phones in and near the impacted area. These…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Hudson’s Hope due to wildfire. September 10, 2022.

    Emergency Alert: Evacuation due to Battleship Mountain wildfire. September 10, 2022. Evacuation Area: the entire District of Hudson’s Hope and the area immediately surrounding Farrell Creek Rd, Beryl Prairie Rd, Johnson Creek and Stubley Creek. An Evacuation Order and an Emergency Alert has been issued by District of Hudson’s Hope and Peace River Regional District…

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  • Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Community of Kelly Lake, in Electoral Area D, due to Wildfire. September 04, 2022.

    An Evacuation Order and an Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District for the Community of Kelly Lake, in Electoral Area D, due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately.   Alert Message EVACUATION ORDER issued by the Peace River Regional District, with support from EMBC. Immediately evacuate if…

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  • CANCELLED: Amber Alert: July 29, 2023.

    The Surrey RCMP issued an Amber Alert on July 19, 2023. The Alert ended on July 29th with the children found safe. Recommended actions When an amber alert is issued: If you receive an Amber Alert, watch for the child, suspect, and/or vehicle described in the Alert DO NOT approach the victim or suspect: Do…

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  • Resources

    Resources Find official emergency resources including information on emergency alerts, evacuations and partners. Key terms General partners  Emergency Management and Climate Readiness  Emergency Management in BC  Emergency management in British Columbia is guided by four pillars: Mitigation, Preparation, Response and Recovery. Learn how the province is involved in emergencies and find resources for your household,…

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  • UPDATED: Evacuation Order for Goodlow due to wildfire. May 06, 2023.

    This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. Peace River Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Boundary Lake wildfire Resources What to expect during emergency evacuation How emergency alerts work in BC What to expect during a wildfire in BC

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  • CANCELLED: Amber Alert: Phaivanh Correia-Chanthabouala, September 19, 2022.

    The Vancouver Police have cancelled the amber alert. Victim: Phaivanh Correia-Chanthabouala Name: Phaivanh Correia-Chanthabouala Age: 3 Gender: Male Height: 2 ft o inch Weight: 30 lbs Hair Colour: Black Eye Colour: Unknown Race: Asian Important Descriptors: 3-years old, 2ft, black hair, wearing grey zip up, blue pants and red shoes Suspect: Jenny Chanthabouala Name: Jenny…

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  • Alert Ready – Public Alerting Test on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 1:55pm (PST), 2:55pm (MST)

    On Wednesday Nov. 25, 2020 at 1:55pm (PST), 2:55 pm (MST), Emergency Management BC will conduct a test of the Alert Ready system. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows government officials in each province and territory to issue public safety alerts through major television and radio broadcasters, as well as compatible wireless devices.…

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  • UPDATE: Special Public Avalanche Warning ENDED for B.C.

    Current Situation Avalanche Canada has ENDED a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. Recommended Actions Links and Resources

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  • Volcano

    Current situation The eruption of the [XYZ] volcano is producing airborne volcanic ash and visibility issues in [locations/multiple areas of B.C]. [Add call to action i.e. Avoid being outdoors as inhaling volcanic ash is harmful to your health]. Communities impacted by volcanic ash in B.C. Recommended actions Transportation impacts Links and resources Understanding emergency events…

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  • Extreme Heat

    Current situation Heat Warning[s] have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for [areas in the following regions/ multiple areas] of B.C. Extreme heat can be dangerous for the health and well-being of people and communities. Know the signs of heat-related illness and take steps to keep yourself cool.  Active Heat Warnings in B.C. Emergency cooling centres and public…

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