When natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, landslides and heat waves occur, it's important to come together to share our collective knowledge and resources. We've compiled this emergency resource page as a starting point for anyone seeking information on how individuals can prepare for or respond to these events.

When facing climate disasters, community is more important than ever. You are not alone.

Evacuations
Additional resources
   Government and NGO support
   Wildfires
   Floods
   Extreme heat
How you can help

Evacuations

Information on provincial emergencies | For information on evacuations, preparing for emergencies, travel restrictions, droughts and more, please visit EmergencyInfoBC.

Accessing emergency support | If you are forced to evacuate your community due to a natural disaster, you may need help accessing basic resources such as lodging, food, and clothing. You can check eligibility requirements and register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) online.

Additional resources

Government and NGO support

Accessing community services | Visit 211 British Columbia or dial/text 2-1-1 to be connected with a Resource Navigator who will provide information about supports and services in your community for your situation, such as food banks, income assistance programs, mental health support and more. It’s free, confidential, available 24/7, 365 days a year, with interpretation available in over 240 languages and dialects.

Financial support | List of disaster relief funding and programs in BC.

Highway accessibility | Information on BC's highway closures.

BC SPCA | Provides emergency boarding and food for pets, reunification services, pet rescue, and more.

Wildfires

Official BC Wildfire Service mobile app | Available for free on the App Store and on Google Play.

Landslides and flooding risks | What you can do to recognize and deal with the hazards (pamphlet).

Other information and resources | Government information on wildfires.

Floods

Basic information | How to respond to a flood, including information on evacuation alerts and orders, etc.

Other information and resources | Government information on flooding.

Extreme heat

Basic information | Preparing for extreme heat events, how to get help if you overheat, etc.

Area-specific resources (including cooling stations) | Vancouver, Victoria, Fraser Valley, Coquitlam, Okanagan, Squamish, New Westminster, Kamloops, Burnaby, Vancouver Island

Other information and resources | Government information on extreme heat events.

How you can help

Please check with local authorities and services before offering donations and support. Different communities will have different needs based on their circumstances and resources available.

Canadian Red Cross - BC and Yukon | Provides services such as emergency food and clothing, emergency lodging, reception and information, personal services and family reunification services.

United Way BC | Provide funding for housing, food assistance, trauma and mental health support, and more.

BC Search and Rescue Association | Volunteer group search and rescue services

BC SPCA | Provides emergency boarding and food for pets, reunification services, pet rescue, and more.

If you know of any emergency resources or local groups organizing relief that we've missed, please click here to send us your suggestions.