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Making a home emergency plan is an important part of being prepared for emergencies like #BCWildfires Knowing how you and the people you live with will respond during an emergency will help keep everyone focused and safe ✔️ Make your plan today: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

Making your home and property FireSmart can help decrease the intensity of a wildfire and slow its spread 🔥 Taking basic steps today can significantly reduce the risk to your home & property ✔️ Get started with the @FireSmartBC home assessment: ow.ly/mStp30qHrGm

You may need Emergency Support Services during an emergency ✔️ 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

Prepare your home for hot weather: Install an air conditioner ✔️ Check @BChydro's rebates: ow.ly/ppfI50YWj1X Install thermal curtains or window coverings ✔️ Install a heat pump: ow.ly/AIR150YWj77 More tips: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat

Whether you rent or own, insurance is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of an emergency, like a #BCwildfire 🔥 Call your insurance provider or the @InsuranceBureau at 1-844-227-5422 or visit ibc.ca/bc PreparedBC.ca/Insurance

❗️What should you do if you spot a #wildfire in BC? Report it! But how do you do that? And what sort of information will you be asked to provide? Click the link for everything you need to know. DriveBC.ca @BCGovFireInfo @PreparedBC ℹ️www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sa…

Traveling this Victoria Day long weekend? Travel safe & be prepared: Pack an emergency kit for your vehicle: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit Check for fire bans & restrictions: ow.ly/yZ9350VRs32 Visit @EmergencyInfoBC for provincial emergency info Plan your route with @DriveBC

Whether you're staying home or heading out this #VictoriaDay long weekend, make sure you're prepared 👈 Check for updates on: Weather alerts: Weather.gc.ca Fire bans: ow.ly/yZ9350VRs32 Road conditions: @DriveBC Get prepared: PreparedBC.ca

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 ✔️ PreparedBC.ca/grab-and-go

#EmergencyPreparednessWeek may be over, but your preparedness journey doesn’t stop here. Continue to build relationships with those around you, such as your neighbours ✔️ When emergencies happen, we are “In it together.” Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPrepa…

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During potentially life-threatening emergencies, an emergency alert may be issued to affected areas of #BC     To ensure you don’t miss an alert:     Check your phone settings to ensure it can receive alerts ✔️    Ensure your phone has a cellular connection ✔️

No matter the size of the earthquake, if you feel the ground start to shake or receive an Earthquake Early Warning via phone, TV or radio: Drop, Cover & Hold On ✅ When the shaking stops, count to 60 then move IMMEDIATELY to high ground ✅ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes

UPDATE: The Terrace RCMP has CANCELLED the #AmberAlert issued earlier today. The children have been returned to safety. Follow @BCRCMP and @TerraceRCMP for further updates. #BC

#DYK, on Salt Spring Island, emergency preparedness starts at the community level? Preparedness & Organizing for Disasters, Pods, are small groups of neighbours that connect before emergencies, so they can help each other when one occurs🪴 Learn more: ow.ly/jzQa50YRQ7p

Research shows communities with strong social connections before an emergency experience reduced impacts & shorter recovery times ✔️ During & after an emergency, make sure to: • Check on others • Share supplies • Stay connected PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPrepa…

Did you receive the #BC Emergency Alert system test at 1:55 PM yesterday? The test was broadcast on TV, radio, & sent to compatible cell phones. Complete the short survey to share your experience: peasi.com/emergency-aler… Learn more: ow.ly/6KRF50XjWSc