If you want to increase the fire resilience of your property, it’s worth learning about each Home Ignition Zone (HIZ). For the best results, start in the Immediate Zone and work outwards from there. For a list of tasks in each zone, visit: tinyurl.com/dy4xc4v6

Check the expiry date of food, water & batteries in your emergency kit & grab-and-go bag. If your bottled water is expired, replace it but DON’T pour it down the drain! 💧 You can use the water for your washing, gardening, & cleaning ✔️ Learn more: gov.bc.ca/drought

The #BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Central Interior, #Cariboo, Thompson, Upper Columbia, Upper Fraser areas, incl. tributaries around: #Merritt, #CacheCreek, #AshcroftBC, Nazko, #100MileHouse, #WilliamsLake, #Quesnel, #Kamloops,

This time of year can be hectic as kids head #BackToSchool Make preparedness a priority by spending time making a home emergency plan with current school info ✔️ Be sure to include emergency contacts & people designated to pick up your kid(s) ✔️ PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

Master of Disaster is a FREE classroom program for teachers to help grade 4-8 students learn about preparedness ⭐ It’s aligned with #BC curriculum & features Indigenous traditional knowledge ✔️ blog.gov.bc.ca/emergencymanag…

#BackToSchool preparedness tip: Identify someone who could pick your kid(s) up if you can’t & ensure your kids & school/daycare are informed ✔️ Include their info in your home emergency plan 📝 More tips: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

The national Earthquake Early Warning system is operating in B.C.! Learn more about this system and how it works: ow.ly/KUp150TafGp

Prepare your kid(s) for #BackToSchool by discussing different hazards or emergencies that could occur 🔥🌊 The more they know in advance, the better they’ll be able to respond safely & calmly ✔️ Know your hazards: ow.ly/rWqa30qMmDG

Hi #BC teachers! Have you heard about our FREE Master of Disaster classroom program? It helps students in grade 4-8 learn about the 3 steps to emergency preparedness: Know your hazards ✔️ Gather your supplies ✔️ Make an emergency plan ✔️ Learn more: ow.ly/qhFX50SWbbm

Join us for another exciting “Ask-The-Experts" webinar on October 15th🌍 Visit shakeoutbc.ca/event/ask-an-e… to secure your spot! 📲✨ #AskTheExperts #ShakeOut #ShakeOutBC #TsunamiPreparedness #EarthquakePreparedness

Do you teach students in grades 4-8? The Master of Disaster emergency preparedness program is for you! ✍️ Aligned with BC curriculum, it features Traditional Knowledge & lots of activities ✔️ Materials/shipping are free! Download/order: PreparedBC.ca/MasterOfDisast…

#BC is a seismically active area. If you feel shaking or receive an Earthquake Early Warning alert: Drop, Cover & Hold On✔️ Get prepared & learn about Earthquake Early Warning: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes Register & participate in ShakeOutBC.ca on Oct 17 to practice!

Prepare a #BackToSchool grab-&-go bag for your child(ren)’s locker. Check our list for what to include, but don’t forget to add your contact info, health info or specific requirements & a recent photo together ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/Grab-and-go

Residents of all ages from Creekside Village in Pemberton came together for a community cleanup event. From pruning low-hanging tree branches to clearing flammable debris, everyone chipped in to make their home more resilient. Check out the video and see the impact for yourself!

#Earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. 🌍🚨 Do you know how to protect yourself if you use a wheelchair and you receive an #EarthquakeEarlyWarning alert or feel shaking? Lock the wheels, Cover and Hold On. Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes PreparedBC

📣 BC is the most seismically active area in Canada, with thousands of minor earthquakes yearly. Join us for #ShakeOutBC2024 on Oct 17 at 10:17 AM to build community-wide preparedness!⏰ Remember:1️⃣Drop2️⃣Cover3️⃣Hold On. Sign up now to be quake ready!🔗 shakeoutbc.ca

Do you know the difference between an Evacuation Alert and Order? ALERT: Be ready to leave on short notice ✔️ ORDER: Leave the area immediately with your grab-and-go bags✔️ RESCIND: The threat to life and safety has passed ✔️

As your kid(s) go #BackToSchool, reach out to their school/daycare to learn about their emergency plan 📝 Ask them how they’ll communicate w/ guardians in an emergency & what authorization they need for a designated person to pick them up in case you can’t.

Check out our Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness Guide to learn what to do before, during and after an earthquake: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes Our guide is available in French, Punjabi, Simplified and Traditional Chinese and English ✅