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Emergencies can be a pain in the neck. 🧛

The best antidote is an emergency plan to help your household know what to do, where to go, and how to stay connected.

Make yours today: https://t.co/jHVeQmvu17

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Know your evacuation stages.

Evacuation Alert: Be ready to leave.

Evacuation Order: Leave immediately.

Evacuation Rescinded: The threat to life and safety has passed.

Knowing what each stage means can help you act quickly when it matters most.

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Building a grab-and-go bag doesn't have to be scary. 🎃

Leftover Halloween candy can be a great non-perishable snack for your grab-and-go bag.

Remember to pack the essentials too, like water, food, medications, important documents, and battery banks.

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EmergencyInfoBC shares verified updates, safety instructions, and links to official sources during emergencies.

Follow @EmergencyInfoBC and visit https://t.co/AHcQvW5cLQ to stay informed about evacuation alerts and orders.

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#BCwildfire impacts don't end when the fire does.

Burned areas can face increased risks from flooding, landslides, debris flows, and falling trees, especially after heavy rain. Stay informed, monitor the weather and be prepared for changing conditions.

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Protect your home from #BCflood:

Clear gutters & nearby storm drains ✔️

Store valuables in water-tight containers or on upper shelves ✔️

More tips: https://t.co/jdlPYki6mc

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Prepare your home for earthquakes:

Secure bookshelves and large furniture to walls ✔️

Move heavy items to lower shelves ✔️

Remove pictures/mirrors from above beds ✔️

Build an emergency kit ✔️

More tips: https://t.co/Our12IM18n

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Storms, high winds and other hazards can cause power outages across #BC. Before the lights go out:

• Build an emergency kit
• Stow flashlights around your home
• Charge phones and power banks
• Get to know your neighbours so you can help each other

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The ShakeOutBC earthquake drill happens today at 10:15 am! ⏰

Participate to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On.

These three steps reduce injuries and save lives during an earthquake.

Register: https://t.co/0tLOwNuNJt

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Last chance to register!

Join @ShakeOutBC for a free online earthquake preparedness webinar on tonight at 7 pm.

Register: https://t.co/Dj1HRunwbU

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Earthquakes can happen anytime. Learn how to protect yourself in different situations, whether you’re in bed, driving or outside.

Visit: https://t.co/Our12IM18n

Practice during the ShakeOut earthquake drill Oct 15: https://t.co/0tLOwNuNJt

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During an earthquake, DO NOT stand in a doorway or run outside.

Doorways put you at risk of falling or flying objects ✔️

Running is dangerous, as the ground is moving & you can fall/be injured ✔️

Always Drop, Cover & Hold On!

Learn more: https://t.co/Our12IM18n

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Know how to protect yourself during an earthquake if you use a wheelchair.

Lock the wheels, Cover and Hold On ✔️

Cover your head with your arms, a book, a pillow, or anything available ✔️

Remain in place until the shaking stops ✔️

Learn more at https://t.co/Our12IM18n

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A few minutes of practice can make a big difference during an earthquake.

Take part in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut on Oct 15 at 10:15 am to practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

Register: https://t.co/0tLOwNuNJt
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Higher-than-normal sea levels are expected along parts of B.C.'s coast later this month due to a Kelvin wave, a large movement of ocean water. Elevated sea levels can increase coastal flood risk during high tides and storms.

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Learn how to stay safe during an earthquake.

Join @ShakeOutBC for a free online earthquake preparedness webinar on Wed, Oct 14 at 7 pm.

Register: https://t.co/Dj1HRunwbU

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If you feel an earthquake near the coast of #BC:

Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️

When the shaking stops, count to 60 before getting up ✔️

Move to high ground ✔️

Learn more: https://t.co/1wf5afHHyB
Get alerts: follow @EmergencyInfoBC and visit https://t.co/AHcQvW5cLQ

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#BC is a seismically active province. If you feel shaking:

Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️

Count to 60 before getting up ✔️

Move to high ground if you’re on the coast ✔️

Learn more: https://t.co/Our12IM18n

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A major earthquake could leave your household without power, running water, or access to stores for days, even weeks.

Build an emergency kit with enough water, food, and other essentials to support everyone in your home for at least 2 weeks.

More info: https://t.co/i4tQ86vewE

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Learn how to stay safe during an earthquake.

Join @ShakeOutBC for a free online earthquake preparedness webinar Wed, Oct 14 at 7 pm.

Register: https://t.co/Dj1HRunwbU