VictoriaReady

The City of Victoria’s Emergency Management Division covering preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Creating connected and resilient communities.

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

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[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

The tsunami advisory for B.C. has been cancelled. To learn more about the impact of tsunamis, visit https://t.co/PLUT6zARl9. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vic-Alert to get local updates and instructions by visiting https://t.co/kEhImg7UGc.

[VictoriaReady @VictoriaReady01]

Tsunami advisory has been cancelled. Visit https://t.co/mljpwvKCQU to learn more about local hazards and preparedness.

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: https://t.co/aWYxgScHsW. #BCTsunami

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: https://t.co/aWYxgScHsW. #BCTsunami

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

The tsunami watch has been upgraded to an advisory for B.C. In Victoria, our risk remains low. Stay out of water and away from beaches and waterways. We will continue to monitor. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vi-Alert to get local updates at https://t.co/kEhImg7UGc.

[VictoriaReady @VictoriaReady01]

The tsunami watch has been upgraded to an advisory for B.C. In Victoria, our risk remains low. Stay out of water and away from beaches and waterways. We will continue to monitor. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vi-Alert to get local updates at https://t.co/FNvIzs6ruJ.

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

For Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C, & D currently under Tsunami Advisory:
• Stay out of the water. DO NOT go to the shore to observe currents or waves
• Avoid low-lying coastal areas, harbors, marinas & beaches until emergency officials say it is safe
• Monitor for updates & follow instructions from local authorities: https://t.co/HarPMOqXk0 #BCTsunami

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

A tsunami watch is in effect for B.C. In Victoria, our risk is low. We will continue to monitor as we learn more. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vic-Alert to get local updates and instructions by visiting https://t.co/CmBO9AtMJn.

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

⚠️ Hot weather forecasted Saturday to early next week.
🌡️ Early season heat event = higher risk.
💦 Stay cool & safe.
🥵 Watch for signs of heat illness.
👥 Check on people who might be at risk.
🌐 Misting stations, public places to cool off & more: https://t.co/7xvXV70HsA

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

❄ The City is opening an overnight emergency warming centre at Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. Hours: 830pm-730am Tuesday. It will be open while extreme weather response active & shelters are at capacity. Check https://t.co/JxwgFnfUiX for updates.

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

🌡☀ A heat warning has been issued for Greater Victoria due to high daytime temperatures and overnight temps over 16 C. Find information on how to stay cool and community resources at: https://t.co/QyjN9Msq9B #YYJ

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

Current shelter & warming site info: https://t.co/tevIFJj8VZ. #yyj

[NWS Tsunami Alerts @NWS_NTWC]

Information Statement Tsunami Info Stmt: M5.0 115mi NW Port Alice, British Columbia 2014PDT Oct 15: Tsunami NOT expected

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

No tsunami threat to #BC.

[VictoriaReady @VictoriaReady01]

Would you like to learn more about how to prepare for the different types of emergencies that may affect you? Register for a free workshop! https://t.co/Hl7h4LPZoV

[VictoriaReady @VictoriaReady01]

@CityOfVictoria Our volunteers truly are the ❤️ of emergency response!
Thank you for all you do🙏

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

❄️ Due to continued low temperatures forecast for tonight, the City will open an overnight warming centre from 8 p.m. Dec 2 to 8 a.m. Dec 3 at the James Bay United Church at 511 Michigan Street. #yyj #warmingcentre #yyjextremeweather

[NWS Tsunami Alerts @NWS_NTWC]

Tsunami Info Stmt: M4.8 065mi SE Port Alice, British Columbia 1950PST Nov 25: Tsunami NOT expected

#NTWC

[Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region @HomeForHope]

The Extreme Weather Response Plan has been activated, effective Nov.7, 2022 due to the ECCC forecast showing lows of zero and snow flurries with accumulation.
Extreme Weather Response shelters and warming centres have been activated and will be open overnight tonight Nov 8th
#yy

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

❄️Due to extreme weather, the City has opened a warming centre from 11 p.m. Nov 7 to 8 a.m. Nov 8 at the James Bay United Church at 511 Michigan St.

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

.@PrepareCRD in partnership with @GeoBC has launched the Regional Tsunami Portal to help our region better prepare for tsunami and what to do should one occur. Get to know where the Tsunami Hazard Zones are and plan your evacuation route: https://t.co/ckpS4kmf8z