Traveling this Victoria Day long weekend?
Travel safe and be prepared:
Pack an emergency kit for your vehicle: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit
Check with the @BCGovFireInfo for fire bans and restrictions: https://ow.ly/yZ9350VRs32
Visit EmergencyInfoBC.ca for provincial emergency information đ
Plan your route with DriveBC.ca
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca
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Whether you're staying home or heading out this Victoria Day long weekend, make sure you're prepared for local conditions đ
Check for updates on:
Weather alerts and warnings: Weather.gc.ca
Fire bans and restrictions: https://ow.ly/yZ9350VRs32
Road conditions: DriveBC.ca
Provincial emergencies: EmergencyInfoBC.ca
Learn more and get prepared: PreparedBC.ca
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With the weather warming up, now is the perfect time to prepare for wildfires đĽ
If a wildfire threatens your home or community, you may need to leave quickly âď¸
Build grab-and-go bags for everyone you live with, including pets đ
This list will get you started:
⢠Food and water
⢠Phone charger and power bank
⢠Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and flashlight
⢠First-aid kit and medications
⢠Personal toiletries such as an extra pair of glasses
⢠Copy of your emergency plan and important documents
⢠Seasonal clothing and an emergency blanket
Once youâve got the basics, customize everyoneâs bag to meet their needs, such as medications and comfort items
Check out the full list at preparedbc.ca/grab-and-go
Prepare for wildfires: PreparedBC.ca/wildfires
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Emergency Preparedness Week may be over, but your preparedness journey doesnât stop here.
Continue to build relationships with those around you âď¸
When emergencies happen, we are âIn it together.â
Learn more: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek
Watch our preparedness through connection webinar recording: /watch?v=xJAM_E1Xp5s (link in bio) đ
#EPWeek2026
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During potentially life-threatening emergencies, an emergency alert may be issued to affected areas of B.C.
If you receive a BC Emergency Alert:
Stop what youâre doing & read the alert âď¸
Check if you're in the warning area âď¸
If you're in the impacted area, follow all directions from your local government âď¸
BC Emergency Alerts are sent to TVs, radios or compatible cell phones in the impacted area. Opting out is not possible.
To ensure you donât miss an alert:
Check your phone settings âď¸
Ensure your phone has a cellular connection and is not connected to Wi-Fi only âď¸
Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/public-safety/emergency-alerts
#BCEmergencyAlert #BC
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Happy Motherâs Day! đťđŠˇ
On this day, we celebrate all the love, care, and strength that moms bring to our lives.
One of the greatest gifts you can give back is a sense of safety and preparedness đ
Help your mom complete a home emergency plan: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady
Gift her a grab-and-go bag: PreparedBC.ca/Grab-and-go
Get prepared: www.PreparedBC.ca
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#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 happen, so theyâre ready to support each another when one occursđŞ´
Pod program members share contact lists, identify emergency meeting places and check in on neighbours who may need extra support âď¸
When roads are blocked, power is out, or help is delayed, community members make sure no one is left on their own đ
This is âIn it togetherâ in action đ
Read more: https://ow.ly/jzQa50YRQ7p
#EPWeek2026
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Research shows communities with strong social connections before an emergency experience reduced impacts and shorter recovery times âď¸
During and after an emergency, make sure to:
⢠Check on others
⢠Share resources, such as emergency supplies
⢠Build a community contact list or text group
Learn more about building community connections: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek
#EPWeek2026
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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: /emergency-alert-test-survey
Learn more: https://ow.ly/6KRF50XjWSc
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Join us and @resilientneighbourhoods today at 7:00 PM (PT) for our Emergency Preparedness Week webinar, Preparedness Through Connection đ
Attendees will be entered to win one, four-person home emergency kit! đ
About the webinar đ
Preparing for emergencies is more than gathering supplies. Itâs about social connection.
After an emergency, the first help you receive will likely come from those around you: people you live with and members of your community.
By preparing together and building connections, we can respond better and recover faster âď¸
Register and learn more: https://ow.ly/5ZUJ50YK8u5
#EPWeek2026
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Today at 1:55 PM (PT) - Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - the BC Emergency Alert system will be tested.
During todayâs test, the public will hear an alert tone and receive a message on radio, TV and compatible cell phones.
Emergency Alerts are sent to all LTE connected phones and no personal information is collected or stored.
Tip: Cell phones have different user settings like Do Not Disturb, that may affect how an emergency alert is received. Check the settings on your cell phone to ensure you will see and hear emergency alerts.
Learn more: emergencyinfobc.ca/test
#BCEmergencyAlert #BC
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During an emergency, the most immediate help comes from those around you.
This Emergency Preparedness Week, connect and build relationships in your community.
Here are a few ideas:
Reach out: Say hi, introduce yourself âď¸
Look out: Check in with neighbours or community members after severe weather events or local emergencies âď¸
Help out: Little actions go a long way. Share supplies during a power outage âď¸
Check our neighbourhood preparedness guide for more tips: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan#neighbourhoods
Attend our Preparedness Through Connection webinar tomorrow, May 7 at 7:00 pm [PT] to learn more: https://ow.ly/5ZUJ50YK8u5
#EPWeek2026
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![During an emergency, the most immediate help comes from those around you.This Emergency Preparedness Week, connect and build relationships in your community.Here are a few ideas:Reach out: Say hi, introduce yourself ď¸Look out: Check in with neighbours or community members after severe weather events or local emergencies ď¸Help out: Little actions go a long way. Share supplies during a power outage ď¸Check our neighbourhood preparedness guide for more tips: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan#neighbourhoodsAttend our Preparedness Through Connection webinar tomorrow, May 7 at 7:00 pm [PT] to learn more: https://ow.ly/5ZUJ50YK8u5#EPWeek2026Alt text: Neighbourhood park with two people talking together about their home emergency plan, while another person is walking someone in a wheelchair.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727735225401045134266_0_36da2997b46d7e91879729b96d405b3f.jpg?o=aHR0cHM6Ly9zY29udGVudC1ob3UxLTEuY2RuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS92L3Q1MS44Mjc4Ny0xNS82ODQ0NTg5MzFfMTc5ODk4MjU4MTc5NjQ0OTJfODQ3MzUxMTE2NzIwNTc5OTQ2NF9uLmpwZz9zdHA9YzAuMTM1LjEwODAuMTA4MGFfZHN0LWpwZ19lMzVfczY0MHg2NDBfc2gyLjA4X3R0NiZfbmNfaHQ9c2NvbnRlbnQtaG91MS0xLmNkbmluc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20mX25jX2NhdD0xMDAmX25jX29jPVE2Y1oyZ0h0bDI5eWNDd3V6emNHWVhob2xHNmtsTUN0MUUxbnJjb1loVDJ3ZjltWjU3WG5wM05LY3pHWVJ4dkZTTndkTm9DR1hTbWdYazJGV3pfQnpIVnl2MjY4Jl9uY19vaGM9Z2xUbHFTWDVVVHNRN2tOdndFYlhtOVYmX25jX2dpZD05aHg5ZjF2bG1PQ0pJRXZNY3o3OWRBJmVkbT1BUFU4OUZBQkFBQUEmY2NiPTctNSZvaD0wMF9BZjZyQllFTVVubzYwYUlNUjM4QXRkOWNLNHZRdDFtV3ZfNndKYnVIT29WUkxnJm9lPTZBMTA3QTRDJl9uY19zaWQ9YmMwYzJj&h=10c0290d7418b59ca9bb20397efcbd98)
