Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

Province, communities seeking federal partnership on flood management

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:00 AM
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Advocating for federal flood partnership: B.C. minister, mayor, chief travel to Ottawa


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Keeping essential goods moving with emergency barge service for Westham Island

Monday, February 2, 2026 1:30 PM
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Alternative service required to transport food products while Delta bridge repairs are underway


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Minister’s statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day

Monday, March 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement to mark Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day:


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Supporting flood-mitigation planning for Sumas Prairie

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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Province funds ongoing work on watershed protection, flood-mitigation planning


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Helping people, communities affected by flooding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 11:00 AM
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Helping people, communities affected by flooding.

Disaster Financial Assistance helping cover uninsurable losses from disasters


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People urged to remain vigilant, be prepared as flood, slide risks remain

Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:55 PM

Rainfall will intensify in next several days, increasing likelihood of flooding in low-lying areas


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Use caution, be safe on the south, central coasts this week

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 PM

A series of heavy rains will increase flood risk for the Fraser Valley, Sumas River


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Urging backcountry adventurers to stay avalanche aware

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:30 AM
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Urging backcountry adventurers to stay avalanche aware

Avalanche Canada offers forecasts, training, tools to help people stay safe


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People encouraged to prepare for winter weather

Friday, November 21, 2025 7:00 AM
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People encouraged to prepare for winter weather

As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter.


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B.C. testing emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

Monday, November 17, 2025 8:30 AM
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B.C. testing emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

To improve public safety in the event of an emergency, a test of the BC Emergency Alert system will take place at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.  


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Disaster, climate-risk information helps communities be resilient

Thursday, October 30, 2025 3:00 PM
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Understanding disaster and climate risks in BC

More resources are now available to help communities better prepare for emergencies and keep people safer from the risks associated with natural hazards and a changing climate.


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Prepare for seasonal storms, heavy rain, winds

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:45 AM
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As British Columbia transitions to cooler temperatures and seasonal storms, people are encouraged to prepare for the shift to fall weather, including a series of storms that may bring heavy rain and strong winds to coastal areas, starting Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.


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Practise earthquake safety during ShakeOut BC

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7:00 AM
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Practice drop, cover and hold on image

On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m., people throughout B.C. will join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill to practice how to drop, cover and hold on.


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Stay prepared, travel safely this Labour Day long weekend

Thursday, August 28, 2025 8:30 AM
Mountain lake campsite with tent and trees, overlay text: Plan ahead for a safe Labour Day weekend.

As people in B.C. prepare to celebrate the Labour Day long weekend before students return to school, people are encouraged to plan ahead, stay safe and be prepared for seasonal risks.


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Use caution, be safe on the south coast this weekend

Friday, August 15, 2025 3:45 PM

The Province urges people on the south coast to use caution over the next several days, particularly in the backcountry, as moderate to heavy rain is forecast to start the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.


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