Natural disasters can strike at any time. It is important to know what to do before you have to act and how to be prepared.
As a property owner it is YOUR responsibility to protect your home and property from damages that could be caused by these natural disasters.
The following links offer important information from the Province of BC regarding:
- interface wildfires
- floods
- landslides
- technological or environmental accidents, such as chemical spills
If you are experiencing an emergency related to fire, flood or landslide, please contact the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.
On this page you will find links to guides and resources to assist you in understanding what your role is and how to be prepared in advance of an emergency.
| Prepared BC Guides & Resources |
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Hazard Specific Guides
Preparedness Guides
Preparedness Workbooks and Emergency Plans |
| Air Quality |
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| Emergency Notification System |
| Register Now |
| Evacuations & Shelter in Place |
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Current evacuation alerts or orders in the Cariboo Regional District. Have a supply of essentials in your home to last at least 72 hours, in case you have to ‘shelter in place'. If you must leave your home on short notice, remember to take your emergency ‘grab and go' kit. It should include:
If you are facing evacuation measures due to an imminent or potential disaster:
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| Health Related |
| Road Closures & Maintenance |
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| Text to 9-1-1 (T9-1-1) |
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T 9-1-1 is a specialized service designed for people who may be:
It allows registered users to communicate with emergency services via text message. If you require this specialized service, pre-register your cellphone. Learn more |
| Utilities |
| Weather Forecasts and Warnings |
| CRD Resources |
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