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[Guide] Developing a Municipal Heat Response Plan: A Guide for Medium Sized Municipalities
BC Centre For Disease Control
Developing a Municipal Heat Response Plan: A Guide for Medium-sized Municipalities
[Website] BC Heat Impacts Prediction System (BCHIPS)
BCHIPS
BC Heat Impacts Prediction System (BCHIPS) - Interactive map to support health protection during hot weather.
[App] Alertable - Emergency Alerts
Alertable
Use Alertable to stay aware and plan ahead. Check in advance for events, closures, restrictions, hazards and more. Know before you go. Keep yourself and others informed and up to date with Alertable.Download the FREE Alertable app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Install the FREE
[Guide] Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
PrepardedBC
Click HERE to view the guide.The guide is part of the PreparedBC program by the British Columbia government, which aims to increase the resiliency of individuals, families, and communities in the face of emergencies and disasters. This particular guide focuses on providing information and strategies
[Resource] Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide
Government of BC
Click HERE to view the Extreme Head Preparedness GuideAn Extreme Heat Emergency is when daytime and nighttime temperatures get hotter every day and are well above seasonal norms. Extreme heat is dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and is responsible for the highest number of we
[Resource] EmergencyMap BC
Government of BC
Click HERE to view the interactive EmergencyMapBCThis map serves as a general reference for current public safety conditions during emergencies.
[Resource] BC Wildfire Service Information Bulletin
BC Wildfire Service
Click HERE to visit the BC Wildfire Service Bulletin, for the most updated wildfire information.Evacuation Orders: Current provincial evacuation advisories from Emergency Info BC.Road Closures: Wildfires can impact road access and highways. Know before you go, check DriveBC.Mobile App: The officia
[Recorded Webinar] Closing the Gaps– Advancing Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults
United Way BC
This webinar features Dr. Samir Sinha, lead author of the recent Canadian Red Cross and National Institute on Aging White Paper that offers evidence-informed expert recommendations to Improve Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults Across Canada.This webinar is hosted by Unite
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