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Flood Warnings issued for Squamish, Lillooet and Cheakamus Rivers
Current Situation This page is no longer being monitored. For the latest flooding information in BC see: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/current-flooding-information-in-bc/ Recommended Actions Understanding Emergency Events Evacuation Stages Flood Advisory Stages Links and Resources
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Flood Watch issued for Sumas River, South Coast and Vancouver Island
Current Situation This page is no longer being monitored. For the latest flooding information in BC see: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/current-flooding-information-in-bc/ Recommended Actions Understanding Emergency Events Evacuation Stages Flood Advisory Stages Links and Resources
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Special Public Avalanche Warning
Current situation Recommended actions Links and resources
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Arctic Outflow Warnings
All Arctic Outflow and Extreme Cold Warnings issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada have now ended.
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Extreme Cold
Current situation Active Cold Warnings in B.C. Emergency warming centres and public warming spaces Recommended actions Transportation impacts Extreme cold safety and preparedness About weather alerts Learn more about the types of winter weather alerts issued in B.C.
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Evacuation Order Downgraded to Alert. City of Penticton. Pleasant Valley Mobile Park. Nov. 23, 2023.
The City of Penticton has DOWNGRADED the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert for properties on Penticton Ave. (Pleasant Valley Mobile Park) due to the threat of a rockslide. Anyone in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice. More information: Evacuation Alert (PDF) City of Penticton updates: Twitter Facebook Recommended Actions…
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Current Wildfire Information: Nov. 6, 2023.
For the most up-to-date information on wildfire Evacuation Orders and Alerts, visit your Local Authority or First Nation website or see the list below. For more information on wildfire response in BC, visit BCWildfire.ca. Wildfire recovery services and supports are available for people and communities impacted by wildfires in BC. On this page: Evacuation Orders…
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Current Wildfire Information: Oct. 24, 2023.
For the most up-to-date information on wildfire Evacuation Orders and Alerts, visit your Local Authority or First Nation website or see the list below. For more information on wildfire response in BC, visit BCWildfire.ca. Wildfire recovery services and supports are available for people and communities impacted by wildfires in BC. On this page: Evacuation Orders…
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ENDED Flood Watches: West Vancouver Island and Englishman River. October 19, 2023.
The River Forecast Centre has ENDED the Flood Watches for: West Vancouver Island Englishman River The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor conditions and provide updates. Recommended Actions Follow all directions from your Local Authority or First Nation Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks Avoid recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, boating or…
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ENDED: Heat Warning issued for Fort Nelson. August 30, 2023
Heat Warning ENDED by Environment and Climate Change Canada: Fort Nelson On this page: Recommended actions Cooling centre locations Heat safety Resources About heat alerts Recommended actions If you are in the area under a Heat Warning: Know the symptoms of heat-related illness and seek medical care if you or someone you are caring for are…
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ENDED: Heat Warnings for B.C. August 18, 2023.
The following Heat Warnings have been ENDED by Environment and Climate Change Canada: 100 Mile Boundary East Columbia Fraser Canyon – north including Lillooet Fraser Canyon – south including Lytton Kootenay Lake North Thompson Central Okanagan – including Kelowna North Okanagan – including Vernon South Okanagan – including Penticton South Thompson West Columbia On this…
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ENDED: Heat Warnings Issued for Multiple Locations in BC. July 24, 2023.
Heat Warnings have been ENDED by Environment and Climate Change Canada: Boundary Kootenay Lake North Thompson On this page: Recommended actions Cooling centre locations Heat safety Resources About heat alerts Recommended actions If you are in the area under a Heat Warning: Know the symptoms of heat-related illness and seek medical care if you or…
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Hazards in B.C.
Hazards in B.C. Find official emergency resources on hazards in B.C. Seasonal hazards Year-round hazards
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M7.3 earthquake detected SW Sand Point, Alaska. Tsunami risk being evaluated for B.C. July 16, 2023.
A 7.3 Magnitude earthquake had occurred 55 miles SW of Sand Point, Alaska. It was determined that there was no tsunami threat to B.C. Preliminary Earthquake Parameters The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur Magnitude: 7.3 Origin Time: 2248 AKDT Jul 15 2023 2348 PDT…
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Heat Warning issued for North Thompson. July 13, 2023.
Heat Warnings were issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada but are no longer in effect for the following area in British Columbia: North Thompson On this page: Recommended actions Cooling centres Heat safety Resources About heat alerts Recommended actions If you are in the area under a Heat Warning: Know the symptoms of heat-related illness and seek…
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Tsunami – Catastrophic
Current situation National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) This tsunami is linked to a current earthquake (NRCan) BC Emergency Alert message Issued: Mmm dd, yyyy at hh:hh am/pm BC Emergency Alert message Issued: Mmm dd, yyyy at hh:hh am/pm BC Emergency Alert message Issued: Mmm dd, yyyy at hh:hh am/pm Areas of impact Zone A: North…
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Earthquake – Catastrophic
Current situation This earthquake is linked to a current tsunami BC Emergency Alert message Issued: Mmm dd, yyyy at hh:hh am/pm Earthquake summary Recommended actions Earthquake and tsunami data sources Travel information Essential assistance
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Wildfire Information: City of Kelowna. July 3, 2023
The City of Kelowna has rescinded all evacuation orders and alerts for the Knox Mountain, Magic Estates and Poplar Point areas due to the Knox Mountain wildfire. More information & map: Central Okanagan Emergency Operations BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Knox Mountain wildfire Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre updates: Twitter Facebook Map Recommended Actions…
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Wildfire Information: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. June 27, 2023.
This Evacuation Alert is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has issued Evacuation Alerts for areas across the municipality due to wildfire risk. Evacuation Alerts: Anyone in the affected areas under Evacuation Alert must be ready to leave on short notice: Ittsi Creek and…
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Current Flooding Information in BC. June 9, 2023.
The Village of Cache Creek has rescinded ALL Evacuation Alerts and Orders due to flooding: Village of Cache Creek: Evacuation Rescind (PDF) Facebook Flood Warnings & Watches: For current Flood Watches and Warnings see the River Forecast Centre. Recommended Actions Evacuation Order: Follow directions from your Local Authority or First Nation: If you are in…
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About EmergencyInfoBC The EmergencyInfoBC website helps people find current and official information about: This website is updated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. EmergencyInfoBC is directed by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. This ministry is the province’s lead coordinating agency for all disaster management activities, including emergency: Contact your local…
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Aggregated Flooding
Current situation Local Government evacuation information Multiple Evacuation Alerts and Orders have been issued for areas in B.C. Follow instructions from your local authority. First Nations evacuation information Multiple Evacuation Alerts and Orders have been issued by First Nations. Flood Watches and Warnings The River Forecast Centre has issued Flood [Watch/Warnings] for [the following areas/…
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Amber Alert
Current situation Call 9-1-1 to report sightings. Do not approach. BC RCMP Newsroom OR [Issuing Authority Link] 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 Victim name: Suspect name: Vehicle: Name Recommended actions…
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ENDED: Heat Warning for Kitimat & Terrace. May 16, 2023.
Heat Warnings have ended for: North Coast – inland including Terrace North Coast – inland including Kitimat Visit Weather Alerts Canada for more information. Heat safety and preparedness To prepare for heat, refer to the following resources: BC Centre for Disease Control – Preparing for Heat Events PreparedBC – Be Prepared for Heat PreparedBC – Extreme…
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Earthquake
Current situation Earthquake summary Recommended actions Earthquake data sources
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Flood Watch/Warning
Current situation Recommended actions Understanding emergency events Evacuation stages Flood advisory stages Links and resources
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Evacuation ORDER and ALERT issued by Village of McBride due to wildfire. May 05, 2023.
This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Teare Creek Widlfire Village of McBride updates: Facebook Resources Wildfires move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your grab-and-go bag and connect with your neighbours. Learn about the emergency response plan for your area…
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RESCINDED: Evacuation ORDER and ALERT issued by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George due to wildfire. May 05, 2023.
This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Teare Creek Widlfire Regional District of Fraser-Fort George updates: Facebook Resources Wildfires move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your grab-and-go bag and connect with your neighbours. Learn about the emergency response plan…
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Evacuation ORDER issued by Okanagan Indian Band for Parkers Cove Residents of Falcon Avenue South. May 02, 2023.
This page is no longer being updated. For current information, visit the Current Flooding Information in BC webpage The Okanagan Indian Band has issued an Evacuation Order for the Parkers Cove Residents of Falcon Avenue South Adjacent to Whiteman’s Creek due to flooding of Whiteman’s Creek. Anyone in the affected area must leave the area…