Declaring a state of local emergency enables local authorities in the Province of British Columbia to exercise the emergency powers listed in the Emergency Program Act | |
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Get your ready which should include several days of clothing, toiletries and medications , your emergency plan, copies of important documents and important mementos | : Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island Coast, including Kitimat, Bella Coola and Port Hardy• For those needing additional support, an Emergency Support Services Reception Centre may be opened |
: Outer West Coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew• : Strait of Georgia including the Gulf Islands, Greater Vancouver and Johnstone Strait.
7What is a Declaration of State of Local Emergency? Evacuation Order Leave the area immediately | Evacuation Alert This is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice |
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If a wildfire ends up threatening property or infastructure, an Evacuation Alert or Order may be issued | : North Coast and Haida Gwaii• Continue to stay tuned for other possible evacuation alerts or orders |
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