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Emergency Resources for the BC Tourism Industry

During times of stress and uncertainty, it is important to share information from official sources only. There are a variety of resources available to help you prepare for emergencies, gather up-to-date information, and help visitors plan their travel.

TOURISM RESOURCES
PREPAREDBCStep-by-step guides to prepare tourism businesses and their staff for emergencies, with templates and tools to help operators easily plan a fast and effective response.
  • Guide for Tourism Operators
  • Emergency Plan for Tourism Operators
  • Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc

BC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION10 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Evacuation - 
Local Economic Recovery & Restart Toolkit

INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA
  • The Bureau can provide answers for individuals and businesses with insurance questions and concerns by calling 1 844 2-ASK-IBC (1 844 227-5422) Monday to Friday from 7AM to 4PM PST.

EMERGENCY INFO BC
  • Information about emergencies in BC, including evacuation orders and alerts.
  • Twitter: @EmergencyInfoBC  #BCFlood #BCWildFire
  • Website: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/
DRIVE BC
  • Information about road closures, major events, and transportation delays.
  • Twitter: @DriveBC
  • Website: www.drivebc.com/
TRANBC
  • Information on transportation safety and mobility.
  • Twitter: @TranBC
  • Website: www.tranbc.ca/
RIVER FORECAST CENTRE
  • Analyses snow pack, assesses seasonal water supply and flood risk, and predicts flows in BC’s rivers and streams. It produces a range of bulletins, maps, and warnings to inform emergency managers and the public about current and upcoming streamflow conditions.
  • During periods of high flood risk, the River Forecast Centre provides information on Current Streamflow Conditions and Flood Forecast Modeling, and Flood Advisories and Warnings.
  • Current Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin
  • Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/drought-flooding-dikes-dams/river-forecast-centre
ENVIRONMENT CANADA WEATHER ALERTS
  • Resource for the latest weather information, statements, and air quality advisories.
  • Twitter: @environmentca
  • Website: weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc
AVALANCHE CANADA
  • Information and tutorials about avalanche terrain, conditions and danger scales, as well as trip planning tools for safety.
  • Twitter: @avalancheca
  • Website: avalanche.ca/cac
GREAT BRITISH COLUMBIA SHAKEOUT
  • Earthquake and emergency preparedness tools.
  • Twitter: @ShakeOutBC
  • Website: www.shakeoutbc.ca/
BC WILDFIRE SERVICE
  • Interactive map of all active wildfires across the province.
  • Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo/
  • Campfire bans, restrictions and forest use
  • Report wildfires to *5555 on a cell or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.
  • Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
AIR QUALITY
  • Smoke conditions across the province can change hourly. Check the Air Quality Health Index for real-time updates from across BC.
EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES
  • Information regarding emergency reception centres and assistance.
  • Support for the displaced, and group lodging
  • Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/volunteers/emergency-support-services
RED CROSS
  • BC community news, training and certification, support resources.
  • Evacuees can register with the Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582
  • Twitter: @RedCrossBCY
  • Website: www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon
ADVENTURESMART
  • National prevention program focused on reaching Canadians, and visitors to Canada, who participate in outdoor recreational activities.
  • Twitter: @BC_AS
  • Website: www.adventuresmart.ca/index.php
PARKS AND RECREATION SITES (WARNINGS AND CLOSURES)
  • BC Parks: Information regarding Provincial campgrounds and park closures, including parks affected by BC wildfires and parks affected by freshet/flooding
  • Recreation Sites and Trails: Alerts, closures, and warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreational trails.
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  • Our Members
    • Armstrong Chamber Business Directory
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    • Curb Appeal 101
    • Business Creation, Expansion, & Relocation >
      • Writing a Business Plan
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    • Meet Our Board
    • Become a Member
    • Join Our Board
    • Advocacy
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  • EVENTS
    • Events Calendar
    • Submit an Event
    • Community Excellence Awards
    • Countdown to Canada Day
    • North Okanagan Shuswap Barn Quilt Trail
    • Harvest Pumpkin Festival
    • The Big Cheese!
    • Downtown Light Up!
    • Weddings in Armstrong
  • Relocation Information
    • City of Armstrong
    • Township of Spallumcheen
    • Clubs & Associations
    • Schools in Armstrong
    • Transportation
  • Job Board
  • Contact Us Today
    • Links to Services
  • Workplace Health and Safety
    • Covid-19 Support
  • We're Here All Year
  • #CanadaTogether Decorating Challenge
  • Indigenous People's Day Media Release 2022
  • Multicultural Day 2022 En Francais
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