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BC Emergency Health Services oversees BC Ambulance Service & BC Patient Transfer Services. Monitored M-F 8-4 except holidays. Moderation: https://t.co/nJkDRFJxmq
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined June 2014
Before heading out this holiday season, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. Pack an emergency kit, extra windshield washer fluid, and always check road conditions. Learn more at https://t.co/ldMChwgQpy
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Travel safe this holiday season! 🚗 Install winter tires ✔️ Be aware of tire & chain requirements for your route ✔️ Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle with winter-specific items ✔️ Visit @DriveBC for road info & https://t.co/F1S7QVr5te for weather alerts ✔️
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Stormy weather may disrupt holiday travel. Check conditions before you go. Visit: @DriveBC for road info ✔️ https://t.co/F1S7QVr5te for weather info ✔️ @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency updates ✔️ https://t.co/giTntDqTVN for preparedness resources ✔️
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Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for parts of #BC. A Travel Advisory is in place for areas in the Fraser Valley. Avoid rivers and riverbanks, and don’t travel in the affected areas. Follow @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info and @DriveBC for road conditions.
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the #NorthShoreMountains. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: https://t.co/VoNY4i9htI
#BCFlood #YVR
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the High Streamflow Advisory to a Flood Watch for #VancouverIsland including Englishman River & the South Coast including Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound & #SeatoSky. Avoid fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. Info:
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Avoid non-essential travel through areas impacted by flooding. Follow @DriveBC for latest road conditions & closures. #BC #BCFlood #BCHwy1 #Abbotsford
⛔️ REMINDER - #BCHwy1 remains closed in #Abbotsford between #BCHwy11 and No. 3 Rd due to flooding. ℹ️ https://t.co/xyJhSyJbqL
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Avoid non-essential travel through areas impacted by flooding. Follow @DriveBC for latest road conditions & closures. #BC #BCHwy1 #BCFlood
Crews have been working around the clock to address debris slides and localized flooding within Chilliwack municipal boundaries. Highway 1 remains closed between Highway 11 and No. 3 Road. Essential travel only is advised. Visit https://t.co/6HCHwop236 for a full update.
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If your home or community is at risk of a #BCflood, you may need to leave quickly. Build grab-and-go bags now for everyone you live with, including pets. Learn what to pack: https://t.co/AvIfQRPuGl Once you’ve got the basics, customize everyone’s bag to meet their needs ✔️
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The @City_Abbotsford has issued an Evacuation Alert for Sumas Prairie West & Clayburn Village due to #BCFlood. Flood waters are a threat to life & safety. Anyone in the impacted area must be ready to leave on short notice. More info & map: https://t.co/cwhFxgOVGA
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Flood Warning for Fraser Valley East. Rivers have exceeded riverbanks or will exceed them soon in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope and east to Manning Park. Stay clear of riverbanks. Updates: https://t.co/jUnLfrO1Yf
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A test of the #BCEmergencyAlert system will occur on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:55 p.m. (PST). #BC Emergency Alerts can be sent during life-threatening events, including #BCWildfire, #BCFlood & #BCTsunami. Learn more: https://t.co/TQH3O1VlRE
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Tips to keep in mind as the weather gets colder and wetter: Check & update your emergency kit supplies ✔️ Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle, such as extra blankets✔️ Learn more: https://t.co/iExEClCbhZ
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A Flood Warning means river levels HAVE exceeded riverbanks or will exceed them soon. Flooding of nearby areas will happen. Stay safe by: ✔️Staying clear of waterways ✔️Not driving through flood waters ✔️Packing grab-and-go bags https://t.co/CUj8LkEcS4
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The #BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for rivers/tributaries to the Skeena River around #TerraceBC, #Kitimat River & Kemano River. Stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: https://t.co/kTpELSFANC
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Today we honour the memories of Paramedic Chief Jo-Ann Fuller and #Paramedic Ivan Polivka. The two lost their lives in 2010 when their ambulance veered off a narrow road into Kennedy Lake on their return from the hospital in Port Alberni. #LODD #InMemoriam @APBC873
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Earthquakes can happen anytime. Learn how to protect yourself during an earthquake if you’re: In a high-rise, bed, driving or outside ✔️ See recommended actions: https://t.co/WFU8ITRWCe Practice Drop, Cover & Hold On by joining the Great @ShakeOutBC earthquake drill on Oct 16!
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Do you how to stay safe in the event of an earthquake? If you are unsure of what to do, follow Brian and Rachelle’s tips and practice the steps in the #ShakeOutBC2025 drill today. @PreparedBC #EarthquakeSafety #EarthquakePreparedness #StaySafeBC
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Hitting the road this holiday weekend? Don't forget it's October & that means winter tires are required in many parts of BC. Drive safely, check https://t.co/otHLoIDJQT before you head out, & have a safe and happy long weekend!
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