Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Resources

Emergency and Communication Planning

Having an Emergency and Communication Plan in place is a responsible and important business practice. We encourage all of our tourism stakeholders to ensure they are always adequately prepared and have processes in place to communicate accurate information to guests and those that are entering the region to travel.

Destination British Columbia has compiled an official list of resources to help you prepare for and to refer to in times of emergency. We have shared these below for easy access.

It is important to note that only official up-to-date messaging should be shared in an effort to prevent miscommunication and negative media attention that can happen throughout event coverage.

First and foremost, we need to keep each other safe.

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Official Information Sources

General Information

Information for Travellers

• ThompsonOkanagan.com Know Before You Go

• HelloBC.com Know Before You Go

Tourism Operators

Flood Information

River Forecast Centre

Analyses snow-pack, assesses seasonal water supply and flood risk and predicts flows in BC’s rivers and streams. It produces a range of bulletins, maps and warnings to inform emergency managers and the public about current and upcoming streamflow conditions.

• Flood Warnings and Advisories

• Current Water Levels and Flood Forecast Modeling

• Snow Conditions and Water Supply Bulletins

Preparing Your Business For A Flood

British Columbia is prone to flooding due to our mountainous terrain and the wet weather that comes in from the Pacific Ocean. This information kit provides businesses with an overview of key activities to help prepare for, and react to, a flood event proactively.

Fire Information

The BC Wildfire Service

Interactive map of all active wildfires across the province

Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo

Campfire bans, restrictions, and forest use

Report wildfires to *5555 on a cell or 1-800-663-5555 toll-free