Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

Provincial state of emergency ends, wildfire risk remains

Thursday, August 27, 2026 3:25 PM

Change does not affect evacuation orders, evacuation alerts


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Protecting Surrey by reducing flood risks

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 1:15 PM
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Provincial, federal, municipal governments work together to strengthen region’s flood defences


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Getting ready, staying safe this Labour Day weekend

Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:00 AM
Plan ahead to stay safe this long weekend

Be prepared, check wildfires, travel conditions this weekend


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Extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk

Friday, August 21, 2026 2:04 PM

State of provincial emergency extended until Aug. 29, 2026.


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Supporting evacuees update

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:00 AM

Government continues to send supports


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Update on supports for Summerland-area evacuees

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 11:15 AM
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Government continues to send supports


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Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

Monday, August 10, 2026 5:01 PM

Province providing support to region to ensure accommodation, supports available


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Premier’s statement on declaration of state of provincial emergency

Saturday, August 8, 2026 1:35 PM
State of emergency in effect due to regional wildfires

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the declaration of a state of provincial emergency in B.C.:


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Making Squamish better protected through diking enhancement projects

Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:15 AM
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Province, federal government, municipality work together to strengthen flood defences


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Planning, staying safe during B.C. Day long weekend

Thursday, July 30, 2026 9:15 AM
Plan ahead and stay safe this B.C. Day

Updated July 30, 2026: Be prepared, check fire restrictions, road conditions


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Urging people to pre-register with Emergency Support Services

Friday, July 24, 2026 3:24 PM

Due to increased wildfire activity, everyone is encouraged to take steps to be prepared


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Strengthening emergency operations centres in B.C.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 8:30 AM
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Funding will help local governments, First Nations co-ordinate emergency responses


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Making Grand Forks safer, more resilient through flood-mitigation projects

Friday, July 17, 2026 11:15 AM
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Province, federal government, municipality work together to strengthen flood defences


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Plan ahead, stay safe this Canada Day

Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 PM

Check fire restrictions, road conditions before heading out


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Urging preparedness as wildfire, drought risks increase

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 11:15 AM

People in British Columbia encouraged to stay alert, reduce wildfire risk, be prepared


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