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PreparedBC

@PreparedBC

We're here to help you prepare for emergencies in British Columbia. Follow @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info. Collection Notice: news.gov.bc.ca/23589

British Columbia, Canada

Joined January 2013

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Are you excited for the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup matches in #Vancouver? ⚽️ With increased visitors, accommodations like hotels may be unavailable ✔️ Connect with loved ones now & find a place you can stay if you need to evacuate 👈 More info: ow.ly/ay6M50Sl4zp
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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
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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
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Are you excited for the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup matches in #Vancouver? ⚽️ With increased visitors, accommodations like hotels may be unavailable ✔️ Connect with loved ones now & find a place you can stay if you need to evacuate 👈 More info: ow.ly/ay6M50Sl4zp
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Jun 9
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
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Jun 8
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
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Jun 8
This is a reminder that earthquakes and tsunamis can happen at anytime. If you’re at or near the coast and feel the ground shake: Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️ Once the shaking stops, count to 60 before getting up then IMMEDIATELY move to high ground. PreparedBC.ca/Tsunamis
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Jun 8
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake has occurred in Mindanao, Philippine Islands. There is NO tsunami threat to #BC. More info: tsunami.gov #BCEarthquake
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Jun 3
It’s Seniors Week in #BC! 🎉 Preparedness is important for everyone, including older adults. Make an emergency plan: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan Gather emergency supplies: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit Find a preparedness buddy or create a support network to respond & recover better ✔️
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Jun 2
Research shows that people with strong social connections manage better during emergencies. National AccessAbility Week is the perfect time to find a preparedness buddy or build a support network ✔️ Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=xJAM_E…
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Jun 1
To celebrate National AccessAbility Week, we’re sharing an emergency preparedness tip. If you have a disability, make emergency preparedness easier by having a preparedness buddy or support network 👈 Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=xJAM_E…
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May 28
A Flood Watch means river levels ARE rising and may exceed riverbanks. Stay clear of fast-moving water ✔️ Pack grab-and-go bags for everyone you live with in case you're asked to evacuate ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/floods
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May 28
The #BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for: • Upper Columbia area including #Revelstoke & #GoldenBC, • West Kootenay including tributaries around Trout Lake, Lardeau River, #Kaslo, #Nakusp, #NelsonBC, & surrounding areas, • East Kootenay including tributaries
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May 27
A Flood Watch means river levels ARE rising & may exceed riverbanks. Stay clear of fast-moving water ✔️ Pack grab-and-go bags for everyone you live with in case you're asked to evacuate ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/floods
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May 27
The #BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the St. Mary & Kaslo rivers & adjacent areas. Fast-flowing rivers pose increased risk to safety. Stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index… #BCFlood
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May 26
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
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