Emergency Info BC

• Evacuation order issued in northern B.C. due to massive wildfire

  On Friday, the province also issued a warning, asking all people within the province to take extra care during the long weekend, regarding preventing wildfires.

  Fire

  Jul 1, 2023
  
• Abbotsford issues evacuation alert for 20 properties in Glen Valley area

  Residents are asked to prepare for an evacuation order by designating a meeting spot, packing essential items, and preparing transportation and accommodation for family.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2022
  
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• Evacuation alert issued for 40 properties in Harrison Mills, B.C. as river rises

  Recent heat has caused rapid snowmelt, which may cause overland flooding that poses a danger to health and safety by the Harrison River, said the Fraser Valley Regional Distict.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2022
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• River ice jam prompts evacuation alerts for parts of Smithers, B.C.

  Impacted residents are being asked to prepare for a possible evacuation order by having essential items ready for a quick departure.

  Weather

  Dec 22, 2021
• More than 200 properties on evacuation alert in East Kootenay, B.C., after heavy rainfall

  Residents should gather essential items, move pets and livestock to a safe area, arrange to transport all household members and arrange accommodation for everyone if possible.

  Weather

  May 25, 2021
• String of earthquakes hit off Haida Gwaii, no tsunami or damage reported

  No tsunami was expected for the island or elsewhere in B.C., Emergency Info BC confirmed.

  Nov 9, 2019
• Multiple areas in B.C.’s Interior under evacuation order due to flooding

  As water levels continue to rise, multiple areas in B.C.’s Interior have been placed under an evacuation order.

  Apr 29, 2018
• B.C. residents to receive mobile emergency alerts starting April 6

  The emergency alerts may look like text messages, but will sound like anything but.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2018