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An Evacuation Alert means be ready to leave on short notice & take the following steps: Gather your grab-and-go bags✔️ Reach out to your friends and loved ones to see if you can stay with them in case of an Evac Order ✔️ Learn more: gov.bc.ca/evacuee-guidan…

Emergency Support Services provide accommodation, food, clothing & other services for evacuees impacted by emergencies like #BCwildfire. Learn more: ess.gov.bc.ca Insurance may provide greater support than ESS. Check your coverage or talk to an insurance provider.

Do you know the difference between an Evacuation Alert & Order? ALERT: Be ready to leave on short notice. ORDER: Leave the area immediately. RESCIND: The threat to life and safety has passed. More info: ow.ly/jbY750Wye1H

Read our Wildfire Preparedness Guide to learn what to do before, during & after a #BCwildfire 🔥 The guide is available in English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese. Download here: PreparedBC.ca/wildfires

Keep your vehicle's fuel tank or EV charge at least half-full if possible ✔️ This will ensure you have enough fuel or battery charge to leave the area if you're directed to evacuate due to a #BCwildfire. Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/wildfires

Be safe & healthy during #BCwildfire smoky conditions: Stay hydrated & limit outdoor activity ✔️ Consider purchasing a portable air purifier & air filter, if possible ✔️ Check air quality health index: ow.ly/yIxR50Sl3ux More info: ow.ly/eLi950Sl3v2

If a #BCwildfire threatens your home or community, you may need to leave quickly. Take time now to build grab-&-go bags for everyone you live with, including pets ✔️ Once you’ve got the basics, customize everyone’s bag to meet their needs ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/Grab-and-go

Today is the final #FIFAWorldCup match in #BC ⚽️ It's been an exciting journey! As the tournament comes to a close, it's a great reminder that preparedness is a year-round team effort. Learn more to get prepared: PreparedBC.ca

Know where to find support if evacuated ✔️ #EmergencySupportServices provides accommodation, food & other supports for evacuees who need them most. Create your ESS profile today to be prepared: ess.gov.bc.ca

#BCwildfires are more common during the summer when temperatures rise. Be part of the solution by following all fire bans and restrictions: BCWildfire.ca ✔️ Report wildfires to *5555 or 1-800-663-5555 👈 Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/Wildfires

Every #FIFAWorldCup team plans their game differently ⚽️ Similarly, every individual’s emergency plan looks different ✔️ Make a plan that works for you! Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

Travel safely this Canada Day by knowing where to find important info while on the road or at a #FIFAWorldCup event: @DriveBC @EmergencyInfoBC Weather.gc.ca for weather info BCWildfire.ca for wildfire info PreparedBC.ca for preparedness

Traveling this Canada Day for #FIFAWorldCup or other festivities? ⚽️ Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit ✔️ Visit BCWildfire.ca for fire bans & info 🔥 Plan your route with @DriveBC ✔️ Visit EmergencyInfoBC.ca for emergency info✔️

Camping this summer? Remember: Campfires can’t be larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide ✔️ Keep a shovel or 8L of water to extinguish your fire ✔️ Check current fire bans: ow.ly/YCyb50Zgqjk Never leave a campfire unattended! PreparedBC.ca/Wildfires

Today is National Insurance Awareness Day! Insurance is one of the best ways to protect yourself & your loved ones in the event of an emergency ✔️ Most insurance policies also cover evacuation-related living expenses ✔️ Learn more & find coverage: PreparedBC.ca/Insurance

#BCwildfires are more common during the summer when temperatures rise. Be part of the solution by following all fire bans and restrictions: bcwildfire.ca ✔️ Report wildfires to *5555 or 1-800-663-5555 👈 Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/wildfires

What do a #FIFAWorldCup match & preparedness have in common? They both need a game plan ⚽ An emergency plan helps you & the people you live with know what to do in an emergency ✔️ Create your personalized emergency plan today: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

Recent international earthquakes remind us that #BC is also seismically active. If you feel the ground shake or receive an Earthquake Early Warning: Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️ When the shaking stops, count to 60 before getting up, then go to high ground. PreparedBC.ca/Earthquakes

Attending a #FIFAWorldCup event? ⚽ Large crowds can be overwhelming & it’s easy to get separated from your loved ones Plan ahead by identifying emergency meeting places, such as an event entrance & a nearby transit stop 📍 Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

You may need Emergency Support Services during an emergency, such as #BCWildfires ✔️ Create a profile in advance: Step 1: Visit ess.gov.bc.ca Step 2: Click 'Create Profile' Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login & registration instructions