For flood warning and advisory notifications go to the BC Gov River Forecast Centre website Image (left): June 9, 2022 |
Emergency Contacts: Emergencies are determined to be events that cannot be handled at the community response level. |
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Please join us for the 2nd BC First Nations Bi-Annual Emergency Management Forum (June 28 & 29, 2022) to discuss national and regional emergency management strategies with leadership and other emergency management professionals and with experts in the field. The two-day online forum will focus on Provincial and Federal updates, policy issues and EPA legislation, capacity development and training, EM technology, and lessons learned. Attendees will be given the opportunity to hear, first-hand, the latest on issues that impact their nations’ and agencies' programs. We encourage all attendees have youth from their First Nation attend with them. |
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Website How to stay safe during severe flooding.
Read the communique |
FNHA News Important Flood Safety Information (Nov. 26, 2021). Read the news story |
Canadian Red Cross website @canadianredcross Facebook To access supports, evacuated British Columbians need to register by calling 1-800-863-6582, 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (PST). |
Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and is responsible for the highest number of weather- related deaths annually. In 2021 alone, the BC Coroners Service attributed 595 deaths to the extreme heat event that occurred between June 25 and July 1. Most of those deaths resulted from excessive indoor temperatures in private residences. Read more |
Wildfire Preparedness Guide On average there are more than 1,600 wildfires in British Columbia every year. Sometimes they burn in areas away from houses or infrastructure, with ecological benefits to the landscape. Other times, they can threaten peoples’ homes and livelihoods. The probability of damaging wildfires has increased in recent years, due in part to the effects of climate change. If you live in a risk area, it’s imperative that you take time to get ready. This guide will help you prepare your household, protect your property and understand what to do if a wildfire is close to your community. Read more |
Government of Canada Indigenous Services Canada Duty Officer or call 604-209-9709 for extended supports. |
Residents of flood-prone areas in BC urged to be ready to leave at short notice (June 9, 2022) Read the Laronge Right Now news story Government launches preparedness plan for heat events, heat alert (June 6, 2022) Read the BC Gov news release VIDEO: Indigenous firefighters from across BC gather in Esquimalt for annual competition (June 4, 2022) Read the Staanich news story Historic investments help BC prepare for wildfire season (June 3, 2022) Read the BC Gov news release New provincial funding supports food security (May 30, 2022) Read the BC gov news release |
Health and social impacts of long-term evacuation due to natural disasters in First Nations communities: A summary of lessons for public health. Download PDF on this web page |
Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Health impacts View factsheet |
Did you miss the last Virtual BC First Nations Emergency Management Forum held October 20th & 21st, 2021? Check out the recordings of the event on the BCAFN website |
This bulletin has been updated June 9th, 2022. If you have information to include in upcoming Emergency & Disaster bulletins, please contact Annette Schroeter, Communications Officer, at annette.schroeter@bcafn.ca. |
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