Get Prepared

You can’t always be home when emergencies happen. If you have a vehicle, #GetPrepared by making sure you also have an emergency car kit — including food, water, and first aid — to go in it. Here's a checklist to get you started: ow.ly/XIum50Ym3n5

Being prepared means you're ready to face an emergency wherever you are, whenever it happens. #GetPrepared for a potential power outage: ow.ly/bJtH50Ym1PO

Is your emergency plan ready? #GetPrepared with our online Make a Plan tool. Check it out today: ow.ly/QSUN50Ym1JS

Get #FloodReady by learning everything you need to know about flood prevention: ow.ly/nKj550YoIG2

Weather can be unpredictable no matter what part of Canada you live in. #GetPrepared for hazards and emergencies: ow.ly/c22450XWJYc

Putting together an emergency kit can seem like a lot of work at first, but don’t stress—our checklist will help you get started: Emergency kits: ow.ly/ZLQU50XWJLH #GetPrepared

Ski season is here! While it’s great to be hitting the slopes again, make sure you understand avalanche safety and know how to #GetPrepared in case it happens: ow.ly/M3Y950XWJf1

No matter how long your road trip is, an emergency car kit is an essential tool that can help keep you safe in any scenario. ow.ly/P93050XQ7e0 #GetPrepared.

Frozen ground around your home can prevent snow from melting into the soil. Shovel snow at least 1–1.5 metres away from doors and windows to prevent snowmelt from entering your home. Get #FloodReady: ow.ly/HT4x50XQ6WV

While it’s great to be hitting the slopes again, make sure you understand avalanche safety and know how to #GetPrepared in case it happens. Avalanches - ow.ly/okY450XQ6I9

Frozen ground around your home can prevent snow from melting into the soil. Shovel snow at least 1–1.5 metres away from doors and windows to prevent snowmelt from entering your home. Get #FloodReady: ow.ly/VcCJ50Xz6tw

Frozen ground around your home can prevent snow from melting into the soil. Shovel snow at least 1–1.5 metres away from doors and windows to prevent snowmelt from entering your home. Get #FloodReady: ow.ly/3FsP50XO1mm

Whether you lose water, power, or phone service during a storm, having an emergency kit ready can help you! #GetPrepared and build your kit: ow.ly/JYfu50Xz6e5

The #GC stands ready to assist with the #BCFlood situation if needed. For more information about the federal response, please visit Flooding: Federal Response - ow.ly/QpEX50XIPJm

The #GC is continuing to monitor the situation in #BC. Please refer to local and provincial authorities for the latest info on the #BCfloodsituation.

Emergencies are managed first at the municipal and then at the provincial/territorial level. The #GC can become involved when requests for assistance are received from the provinces and territories.

We are working with provincial partners to ensure the province of #BC has the support needed to respond to the ongoing flooding situation.

Need something to do this winter? Keep yourself busy by getting #FloodReady and making sure your basement is properly protected from a potential #flood. ow.ly/iOMo50Xz5UN

December can bring severe winter weather such as snow, rain and ice storms. Be aware and #GetPrepared today so you’re ready if a storm hits your region: ow.ly/8GWx50Xz5BO

Severe storms can happen at any time! While it’s essential to #GetPrepared before one hits, it’s just as important to know what to do to stay safe while one is occurring. Learn what you need to know: ow.ly/zcfZ50Xc3op