Are you prepared?
Emergency preparedness is crucial in BC due to extreme weather conditions that can cause frequent highway closures and increase the risk of forest fires. These challenges can interrupt business, trap visitors, and displace residents.
Being prepared helps you respond effectively. There are many was you can prepare, you can learn how to pack supplies and form an emergency plan, sign up for the latest alerts, and plan your route ahead of time.
The province has also introduced programs to assist those affected by emergencies.
Take a look at the links below to learn more about getting prepared, and how to utilize these emergency services and programs.
If you or your business has been impacted by wildfire, check out this list of resources compiled by the BC Economic Development Association:
Revelstoke and CSRD Area B Emergency Management.
Go to the Revelstoke City’s Emergency Management page for the latest updates regarding emergencies in the Revelstoke and Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Area B.
EmergencyInfo BC
Find current information during emergencies in B.C.
Follow on X (formerly twitter): @emergencyinfobc
Interactive Map: EmergencyMapBC
Public Emergency Preparation & Recovery: Learn the hazards you need to plan for, how to build emergency kits & make a plan. Click here
Emergency Support Services: A provincially funded program that provides basic supports to people who are evacuated during an emergency event. Click here for more info
10 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Evacuation
road/traffic conditions
Know before you go! Enter your route to see events along the way, or use the interactive maps to check current road conditions. See their X (twitter) accounts for live updates.
Drive BC Original | Beta Map | X Account
511 Alberta | X Account
BC Wildfire
Find information relating to current BC Wildfire conditions.
Main webpage: Wildfire Service
Bans & Restrictions: Click here
Interactive Fire Conditions Map: Click here
Smoke Forecast Map: Firesmoke.ca
IQAIr - Air quality: Iqair.com
You may also download the app for real-time updates from your area.
App Store | Play Store
ALERTABLE
Download the app and set your home area for real time alerts, ranging from water advisories to town hall meetings.
App Store | Play Store
Also works on browser, see here!
Revelstoke Ready
This program was spearheaded by Community Futures and proudly supported by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce.
Take a look at the Revelstoke Ready program and get your business Ready for any situation that may arise.
For more information click here: communityfuturesrevelstoke.com/revelstoke-ready/
