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
EMERGENCY INFO BC
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/
- Information about road closures, major events, and transportation delays.
- Twitter: @DriveBC
- Website: www.drivebc.com/
- Information on transportation safety and mobility.
- Twitter: @TranBC
- Website: www.tranbc.ca/
- 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
- Resource for the latest weather information, statements, and air quality advisories.
- Twitter: @environmentca
- Website: weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc
- Information and tutorials about avalanche terrain, conditions and danger scales, as well as trip planning tools for safety.
- Twitter: @avalancheca
- Website: avalanche.ca/cac
- Earthquake and emergency preparedness tools.
- Twitter: @ShakeOutBC
- Website: www.shakeoutbc.ca/
- 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
- Smoke conditions across the province can change hourly. Check the Air Quality Health Index for real-time updates from across BC.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.