Public Safety & Emergency Services

Know the Risks

Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and wildfires are just some of the potential hazards in B.C. Familiarize yourself with the ones that could occur in your community.

Prepare Your Home

A household plan will help you cope with the stress of emergencies. Download a copy of the PreparedBC: Household Preparedness Guide (PDF) and the companion PreparedBC: Household Emergency Plan (PDF). Fill in the blanks and you're on your way to a prepared household in 11 easy steps.

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Build an Emergency Kit

When disaster hits, there won't be time to collect emergency supplies. Ensure you have emergency kits for your home, office and vehicle. They should all contain food, water and supplies for a minimum of 72 hours.

Address / Contact Info

Government of BC
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Phone Numbers

Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-800-663-7867

Web Links

Service Details

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This program was last updated on: 12 Jul 2018.