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.
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 DRIVE BC TRANBC RIVER FORECAST CENTRE ENVIRONMENT CANADA WEATHER ALERTS 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 BC WILDFIRE SERVICE 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 RED CROSS 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.