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| Nov 19, 2024 | Emergency alert test coming to cellphones, TV, radio | CANADA, November 19 - At 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System will occur to improve public safety in the event of an emergency.
The test alert will go to all compatible cellphon... |
| Oct 26, 2024 | People encouraged to prepare for seasonal weather | CANADA, October 25 - As weather in British Columbia transitions into fall, people can expect seasonal stormy conditions and are encouraged to take steps to prepare for cooler temperatures and the increased possibility of rain, snow and floo... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Province, partners continue to respond to Chilcotin River landslide | CANADA, August 3 - As active monitoring continues at the site of the Chilcotin River landslide, the River Forecast Centre (RFC) has updated its forecast for potential flooding.
Based on preliminary modelling of a potential worst-case scenar... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Province continues to respond to Chilcotin River landslide | CANADA, August 2 - A flood warning, flood watches and an evacuation order remain in place due to a landslide over the Chilcotin River near Farwell Canyon.
The Province is continuing to take action with partners to keep people safe with arou... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Prepare for heat | CANADA, July 5 - People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high temperatures beginning Friday, July 5, 2024.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has fo... |
| May 12, 2024 | Emergency supports available for Fort Nelson evacuees | CANADA, May 11 - Emergency support services are available to people who are under evacuation order within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, including Fort Nelson and Fort Nelson First Nation due to wildfire.
People requiring emerg... |
| May 1, 2024 | Emergency alert test coming to cellphones, TV, radio | CANADA, May 1 - As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The test alert will go to all compatible cellphones, ... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Turn the tide during Tsunami Preparedness Week | CANADA, April 12 - People living in coastal B.C. communities are encouraged to get prepared for tsunamis and practise their evacuation plans during Tsunami Preparedness Week April 14-20, 2024.
“Many areas along the coast of B.C. are at risk... |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Province takes early action to prepare for wildfire, drought season | CANADA, March 18 - The Province is taking several early steps to prepare for the wildfire and drought season, including working proactively with local governments and First Nations to help keep people and communities safe and informed.
“We’... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | More shelters open, prepare for plummeting temperatures | CANADA, January 11 - People are urged to prepare for extremely cold weather and snow in many communities across British Columbia, starting today and lasting into early next week.
Cold or arctic outflow warnings have been issued by Environme... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | People encouraged to prepare for winter weather | CANADA, January 9 - After a warm start to winter across much of the province, British Columbians are encouraged to prepare for colder weather and winter road conditions in the days and weeks ahead.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | People encouraged to prepare for stormy weather, heavy rain | CANADA, December 1 - People living on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley can expect stormy weather until Thursday, Dec. 7.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasts a series of storms culminating in a narrow... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Province supports people in B.C. during winter conditions | CANADA, November 23 - Winter is coming and the Province is helping ensure people in B.C. are prepared for the arrival of colder temperatures and other winter hazards with new cold-weather response funding and preparedness resources.
“Our ch... |
| Nov 10, 2023 | B.C. to conduct test of BC Emergency Alerts to cellphones, TV, radio | CANADA, November 10 - A Canada-wide test of the National Public Alerting System will occur at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, to improve public safety in the event of an emergency.
The test alert will go to all compati... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | People encouraged to prepare for heat warnings | CANADA, August 12 - People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high temperatures beginning Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has start... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | State of emergency ends in Stikine region as wildfire threat diminishes | CANADA, August 7 - A four-week, localized state of emergency due to wildfires in the unincorporated Stikine region in northwestern British Columbia has ended.
The state of emergency declared by the Province last month has been lifted effect... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | California's largest fire of 2023 razes Joshua trees | A massive wildfire in California's Mojave National Preserve that exploded in size and spilled into Nevada over the weekend is threatening wildlife and Joshua tree forests.
The big picture: The wind-driven York Fire is California's largest w... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Province declares state of emergency for Stikine region | CANADA, July 10 - The Province is declaring a state of emergency for the unincorporated Stikine region in response to the ongoing wildfire situation and is expanding campfire bans throughout the province.
An evacuation order is in place for... |
| May 9, 2023 | B.C. residents encouraged to prepare for emergencies, Province to test emergency alert | CANADA, May 9 - As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, a nationwide test of Canada’s emergency alerting system will take place at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
The alert will go to all compatible cellphones, as well ... |
| Nov 9, 2022 | New indoor shelter spaces open for winter weather | CANADA, November 8 - People experiencing homelessness have additional warm and safe indoor shelter options as winter weather settles over British Columbia.
So far this season, the Province, through BC Housing, has funded approximately 2,080... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | B.C. ShakeOut Week kicks off with new earthquake response strategy | CANADA, October 17 - The Province is kicking off B.C. ShakeOut Week with a new, comprehensive earthquake response strategy that builds on emergency preparedness capacity to increase resilience and keep people safe during major earthquakes.
... |
| Oct 13, 2022 | People encouraged to prepare for potential flooding | CANADA, October 13 - The Government of B.C. is helping communities prepare for flooding and is ready to assist in response to floods where necessary.
When fall rains return after prolonged dry weather, or drought, the River Forecast Centre ... |
| Oct 8, 2022 | Be fire safe this Thanksgiving long weekend | CANADA, October 7 - With most of the province experiencing above-normal drought conditions, the BC Wildfire Service is urging people to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.
S... |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Evacuees encouraged to register with Emergency Support Services | CANADA, September 13 - People in British Columbia who have been evacuated due to ongoing wildfires and require support services are encouraged to register with Emergency Support Services (ESS).
The Province continues to provide support to e... |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Wildfire activity in B.C. will continue through August | CANADA, August 4 - British Columbians should remain alert to the threat of wildfire throughout August as conditions remain hot and dry.
Seasonal and above seasonal temperatures forecast for the second half of summer will sustain current wil... |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Statement on prolonged heat warnings throughout B.C. | CANADA, July 29 - Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following statement on prolonged heat warnings throug... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Be prepared for risk of wildfires over the long weekend | CANADA, July 28 - Sustained high temperatures throughout British Columbia this week are increasing the potential for wildfires.
Residents, travellers and campers should be prepared for wildfire and heat, to have an emergency plan and to sta... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | People encouraged to prepare for potential heat warnings | CANADA, July 20 - British Columbians can expect higher temperatures as a high-pressure ridge is moving into B.C. and may result in heat warnings this weekend or early next week.
Hot and dry weather for many parts of British Columbia is pred... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | British Columbians urged to prepare for spring flood season | CANADA, June 2 - British Columbians are urged to take steps to prepare for spring floods to protect their families and property.
A warming trend this week is increasing temperatures to the highest level of the season with the possibility of... |
| May 3, 2022 | B.C. conducts test of system, expands emergency hazards alert | CANADA, May 3 - A test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency.
This year, the... |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Make waves planning for Tsunami Preparedness Week | CANADA, April 8 - People living in coastal communities are encouraged to participate in Tsunami Preparedness Week, April 10-16, 2022, by taking time to prepare before a tsunami occurs.
“B.C. is a seismically active area, and coastal communi... |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Coalition of Vancouver Companies Donates $912,000 to BC Flood Support | Vancouver, BC, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Hootsuite has brouoght together a coalition of Vancouver companies and individuals to collectively donate $912,000 CAD to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the British Columbia Flood... |
| May 12, 2021 | B.C. accidentally sent out emergency test alarm to smartphones today | That screeching alarm that blared from your smartphone at 12:15 p.m. today was an accidental test of B.C.’s Emergency Alerting System.
There was no emergency. There wasn’t even supposed to be an emergency test.
A spokesperson for Emergency ... |
