The following resources are provided to assist you with emergency preparedness.
- EmergencyInfoBC (BC emergency events and notices )
- Emergency Preparedness (Gov't of Canada)
- Emergency Preparedness (Gov't of BC)
- Canadian Red Cross
- Northern Rockies Emergency Program Information
- BC Wildfire - Download app/follow Facebook page
- FireSmart - Download the Begins at Home app/follow Facebook page
Ready Kids (US-based, with information for a range of ages as well as families and educators
Master of Disaster: Youth emergency preparedness for student and teachers
- Make your emergency plan: A link to guides to consider what preparedness should look like for you based on the unique needs of your household, neighbourhood or business
- Build your Emergency kit and grab-and-go bag: Follow the basic supply lists to build your kits. On a tight budget? Find tips here on how to prepare cost-effective emergency kits.
The NRRM uses Voyent, which is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods. Registration for the service is FREE, simple and totally anonymous.
- Mobile App Users: Download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
- Email or SMS Users: Register online to receive email or text-based alerts at https://register.voyent-alert.com
- Landline Phone Users: Register online to receive phone (text-to-voice) alerts at https://register.voyent-alert.com
X (formerly Twitter)
- BC Wildfire Service information: follow @BCGovFireInfo
- Emergency Management BC alerts: Follow @EmergencyInfoBC
- Prepared BC: follow @PreparedBC
- Road Conditions: follow @DriveBC
- BC Forest Fire Information: @BCForestFireInfo
- Northern Rockies Regional Municipality: @NorthernRockiesRM
The Government of B.C. is working with experts, communities, and Indigenous partners to reduce wildfire risks and protect the places we love.
https://wildfireready.gov.bc.ca/