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We encourage all British Columbians to take action now: assess their home’s FireSmart readiness, remove flammable materials from around your property, and connect with your neighbours to work together to create safer communities. Learn how at FireSmartBC.ca.

With warm temperatures in the forecast for #BC, it’s a great time to learn how to stay safe during hot weather ☀️ Read our Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide, available in five (5) languages, for tips on how to prepare and stay cool ✔️ PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat

Wildfire season is here. Fire monitoring experts at the Office of the Fire Commissioner and fire professionals across BC are ready to do their part to keep communities safe, but wildfire resilience takes effort from all of us. Ready to do your part? Visit: firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

Stay safe and cool inside: Stay in air-conditioned spaces ✔️ Sleep in the coolest room of your home ✔️ Check in on loved ones ✔️ Drink plenty of water ✔️ More tips: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat

Wildfires are occurring in parts of #BC. For the latest updates on #BCWildfire: • #Evacuation Alerts & Orders: EmergencyInfoBC.ca & your local authority. • Fire info: BC Wildfire Service | wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/list • Roads: DriveBC | drivebc.ca/mobile/

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 #BCwildfire ✔️ Contact IBC at 1-844-227-5422 or visit ibc.ca to check your coverage.

As the weather gets warmer, it’s important to identify and address wildfire risks around your property. To reduce your risk, take some time to remove combustible debris from the corners and crevices around your home’s exterior. More FireSmart tasks: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

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

An Evacuation Alert means be ready to leave on short notice & take the following steps: Gather your grab-and-go bags✔️ Reach out to your friends and loved ones to see if you can stay with them in case of an Evacuation Order ✔️ Learn more: ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV

Do you know the difference between an Evacuation Alert & Order? ALERT: Be ready to leave on short notice. ORDER: Leave the area immediately. RESCIND: The threat to life and safety has passed. More info: ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV

In case of a #BCwildfire Evacuation Order: Leave immediately with grab-and-go bags ✔️ Close doors & windows & turn on all lights when leaving so your home is visible to firefighters ✔️ Follow instructions from officials ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/wildfires

Wildfire season is here — are you ready? BCFSA recommends documenting your belongings before an evacuation to help with insurance claims. Read more: bcfsa.ca/about-us/news/… Plus, grab our Emergency Checklist: firesmartbc.ca/resource/emerg…

An Evacuation Alert means be ready to leave on short notice & take the following steps: Gather your grab-and-go bags✔️ Reach out to your friends and loved ones to see if you can stay with them in case of an Evacuation Order ✔️ Learn more:  ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV

Making your home & property FireSmart BC can help decrease the intensity & slow the spread of wildfires 🔥 Here are some tips: firesmartbc.ca/firesmart-tips/

Making a home emergency plan is an important part of being prepared. Knowing how you & the people you live with will respond to an emergency like #BCwildfire will help keep you focused & safe ✔️ Get started with our free online planner or PDF template: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady

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

Know the difference: Flood Watch: Flooding of areas near affected rivers may occur ✔️ High Streamflow Advisory: River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/floods

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