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We're here to help you prepare for emergencies in British Columbia. Follow @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info. Collection Notice:

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It’s Seniors Week in #BC! 🎉

Preparedness is important for everyone, including older adults.

Make an emergency plan: https://t.co/5yB2nbptrq

Gather emergency supplies: https://t.co/75ksmdRSOv

Find a preparedness buddy or create a support network to respond & recover better ✔️

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Research shows that people with strong social connections manage better during emergencies.

National AccessAbility Week is the perfect time to find a preparedness buddy or build a support network ✔️

Learn more: https://t.co/c5B1ovoSzD

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To celebrate National AccessAbility Week, we’re sharing an emergency preparedness tip.

If you have a disability, make emergency preparedness easier by having a preparedness buddy or support network 👈

Learn more: https://t.co/c5B1ovoSzD

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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: https://t.co/C4UteXCuOs

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Making a home emergency plan is an important part of being prepared for emergencies like #BCWildfires

Knowing how you and the people you live with will respond during an emergency will help keep everyone focused and safe ✔️

Make your plan today: https://t.co/5yB2nbptrq

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A Flood Watch means river levels ARE rising and may exceed riverbanks.

Stay clear of fast-moving water ✔️

Pack grab-and-go bags for everyone you live with in case you're asked to evacuate ✔️

Learn more: https://t.co/CUj8LkEcS4

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The #BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for:
• Upper Columbia area including #Revelstoke & #GoldenBC,
• West Kootenay including tributaries around Trout Lake, Lardeau River, #Kaslo, #Nakusp, #NelsonBC, & surrounding areas,
• East Kootenay including tributaries around Fairmont Hotsprings, #Elkford, #KimberleyBC & surrounding areas.

A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for:
• Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River & tributaries from #PrinceGeorge to #McBride & Red Pass,
• North & South Thompson Rivers, including tributaries around #ClearwaterBC, Blue River, Malakwa, #Sicamous & surrounding areas,
• Boundary including headwater tributaries on the Granby River & surrounding areas.

Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks.

More info: https://t.co/W87tVOtUlp #BCFlood

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A Flood Watch means river levels ARE rising & may exceed riverbanks.

Stay clear of fast-moving water ✔️

Pack grab-and-go bags for everyone you live with in case you're asked to evacuate ✔️

Learn more: https://t.co/CUj8LkEcS4

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The #BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the St. Mary & Kaslo rivers & adjacent areas. Fast-flowing rivers pose increased risk to safety. Stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: https://t.co/VoNY4i9Pjg #BCFlood

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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: https://t.co/C4UteXCuOs

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Making a home emergency plan is an important part of being prepared for emergencies like #BCWildfires

Knowing how you and the people you live with will respond during an emergency will help keep everyone focused and safe ✔️

Make your plan today: https://t.co/5yB2nbptrq

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Making your home and property FireSmart can help decrease the intensity of a wildfire and slow its spread 🔥

Taking basic steps today can significantly reduce the risk to your home & property ✔️

Get started with the @FireSmartBC home assessment: https://t.co/0StfQvrrAM

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You may need Emergency Support Services during an emergency ✔️

Create a profile in advance:

Step 1: Visit https://t.co/9oGpT1Vqao
Step 2: Click 'Create Profile'
Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login & registration instructions

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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 a #BCwildfire 🔥

Call your insurance provider or the @InsuranceBureau at 1-844-227-5422 or visit https://t.co/8zEJX0Xp6A

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Prepare your home for hot weather:

Install an air conditioner ✔️

Check @BChydro's rebates: https://t.co/InSsh385k0

Install thermal curtains or window coverings ✔️

Install a heat pump: https://t.co/sEqfUQQAfx

More tips: https://t.co/s5jJiXiLoi

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❗️What should you do if you spot a #wildfire in BC?
Report it!
But how do you do that? And what sort of information will you be asked to provide?
Click the link for everything you need to know.
https://t.co/MNovn5LekK
@BCGovFireInfo @PreparedBC
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Traveling this Victoria Day long weekend?

Travel safe & be prepared:

Pack an emergency kit for your vehicle: https://t.co/75ksmdRSOv

Check for fire bans & restrictions: https://t.co/MmPWtB0ZTz

Visit @EmergencyInfoBC for provincial emergency info

Plan your route with @DriveBC

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Whether you're staying home or heading out this #VictoriaDay long weekend, make sure you're prepared 👈

Check for updates on:

Weather alerts: https://t.co/F1S7QVr5te

Fire bans: https://t.co/MmPWtB0ZTz

Road conditions: @DriveBC

Get prepared: https://t.co/giTntDqTVN

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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 ✔️

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#EmergencyPreparednessWeek may be over, but your preparedness journey doesn’t stop here.

Continue to build relationships with those around you, such as your neighbours ✔️

When emergencies happen, we are “In it together.”

Learn more: https://t.co/jrAWpBA3C8

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During potentially life-threatening emergencies, an emergency alert may be issued to affected areas of #BC  

To ensure you don’t miss an alert:  

Check your phone settings to ensure it can receive alerts ✔️ 

Ensure your phone has a cellular connection ✔️