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Get the latest emergency information in BC:
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@EmergencyInfoBC
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@BCGovFireInfo
@DriveBC
@PreparedBC
Follow local governments and health authorities for more.
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Whether you’re staying home or hitting the road this Victoria Day long weekend, be prepared for:
Heat: ☀️
Smoky conditions: 🔥
Fire bans & restrictions: ❗
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Ember the FireSmart fox puts a friendly, adaptable, and alert face on our preparedness messages. Now, she’s ready to attend community events to help increase FireSmart awareness and wildfire resilience!
Request the Ember mascot suit:
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BC Government News Retweeted
❄️
#BCHwy5
Snowfall in progress for the
#Coquihalla
, as well as neighbouring routes such as the
#OkanaganConnector
#BCHwy97C
.
🏔️Watch for changing road & weather conditions, and reduce your speed.
#Merritt
#HopeBC
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This May long weekend, help keep you & your community safe:
• Stay up to date on wildfire activity
• Follow fire bans & restrictions
• Check your route before traveling
• Report wildfires on the
#BCWildfire
app, *5555 on a cellphone or call 1 800 663-5555
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BC has added 40,000 health workers since 2017, but more are needed - especially in rural, remote and hard to fill positions. Recruitment and retention incentives are one of the many actions we're taking to bring on more health workers so people can get the care they need.
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BC Government News Retweeted
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
Today, we’d like to highlight a few of our digitally accessible resources:
Emergency Ready plan that can be completed on any browser: ✔️
Accessible emergency preparedness PDFs: ✔️
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BC Government News Retweeted
Women’s Transitional Housing (WTH) is a crucial support for Indigenous people gender-based violence. On
#MooseHideCampaignDay
, Program Director Amanda Parnham reflects on the importance of trauma informed and culturally sensitive service.
Learn more:
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Moose Hide Campaign Day is an Indigenous-led movement dedicated to calling for an end to gender-based violence. Wearing these pins can inspire big conversations that lead to safer BC for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Learn more:
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BC Government News Retweeted
#ICBCRebates
tip💡
If you paid for your insurance policy by cash, cheque or debit you can sign up for direct deposit by May 21 to receive your $110 rebate as quickly and easily as possible.
Sign up here:
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BC Government News Retweeted
Fire season arrived early this year. Organizations who coordinate emergency response across the province, like the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, are ready to do their part. Are you? Learn your part at
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Along with other British Columbians, many of our paramedics got to enjoy a light show last Friday night when the aurora borealis was visible across the province. This stunning photo was taken by Paramedic Blake McIntyre just outside of Valemount.
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Drought might not be obvious where you are, but the effects can still be severe. BC is experiencing another dry spring. That's why we're taking action now to prepare for drought this summer and in the years to come.
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Stay up to date with the latest wildfire information
- Visit your local government or regional district website.
-
@EmergencyInfoBC
has up-to-date info on wildfire activity in the province.
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Wildfire smoke is a form of air pollution that can affect your health. Learn about
#wildfire
smoke and how to protect yourself and reduce your exposure during the summer months
#BCWildfire
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BC Government News Retweeted
Know what to do in case of a
#BCwildfire
Evacuation Alert or Order:
Alert: be ready to leave on short notice. Have your grab-&-go bags ready & connect w/ loved ones ✅
Order: leave the area immediately w/ your grab-&-go bag✅
Rescind: the threat to life & safety has passed ✅
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BC Government News Retweeted
Working outdoors this summer? Remember to keep yourself and any objects at least three metres away from overhead power lines. Learn more:
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The
#ClimateChange
and Health Community Gathering brought together Indigenous communities, municipalities and
#IslandHealth
to collaborate on
#ClimateAction
.
Learn more:
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People in BC have been taking action to prevent wildfires when camping - and it's working! In recent years, there have been fewer wildfires caused by campfires. Check local conditions before you head out on the BC Wildfire Service app or at
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BC added 23,400 jobs in April – and has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5%.
Creating good, stable jobs for people in BC is one of the actions we're taking to support growing communities and make sure everyone can build a good life here.
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