Emergency Preparedness - Travel Northern BC

Safety Is Our #1 Priority

Our number one priority is to keep each other safe during times of emergency.
An Emergency and Communication Plan is a responsible and important business necessity.

Your Emergency & Communication Plan

We strongly encourage all tourism stakeholders to ensure they are adequately prepared at all times for emergency situations

We have processes established to communicate accurate information to guests and those travelling the region.

It is of critical importance that only official up-to-date messages should be shared in an effort to prevent miscommunication and negative media attention during emergency events.

We have compiled below an official list of resources to help you prepare and refer to in a time of emergency.

Preparation & Resources

Grab your step-by-step guides for preparing your tourism businesses and staff for emergencies, complete with templates and tools to help operators easily plan a fast and effective response.

PreparedBC: Tourism Resources
- Guide for Tourism Operators
Emergency Info BC - Information about emergencies in BC, including evacuation orders and alerts.
- Twitter:
  @EmergencyInfoBC
  #BCFlood
  #BCWildfire
Drive BC - Information about road closures, major events, and transportation delays.
- Twitter: @DriveBC
BC Regional Tourism Secretariat Resources
- Basic Crisis Communications Plan
- Sample Holding Statement for Crisis Communications
Province of BC - Emergency Resources for Businesses

Fires

Wildfires are annual events in Northern BC and staying vigilant and safe are community necessities. Below you’ll find resources for tracking, reporting, and staying up to date with the current wildfire situation in British Columbia.

- Interactive map of all active wildfires across the province
- Twitter: @BCGovFireInfo The BC Wildfire Service
Report wildfires to *5555 on a cell or 1-800-663-5555 toll-free

Floods

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.

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.

Weather Alerts

Environment Canada

Resource for the latest weather information, statements, and air quality advisories.

Twitter: @environmentca

Parks & Recreation Sites Warnings and Closures

BC Parks Advisories and Closures

Information regarding Provincial campgrounds and park closures.

Twitter: #BCParks

Emergency Assistance

Emergency Social Services

Information regarding emergency reception centres and assistance. Support for the displaced, and group lodging

Red Cross

Evacuees can register with the Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582

- BC Community Support Services

Emergency Prepardness

Programs

Safety Is Our #1 Priority

Our number one priority is to keep each other safe during times of emergency.
An Emergency and Communication Plan is a responsible and important business necessity.

Your Emergency & Communication Plan

We strongly encourage all tourism stakeholders to ensure they are adequately prepared at all times for emergency situations

Preparation & Resources

Grab your step-by-step guides for preparing your tourism businesses and staff for emergencies, complete with templates and tools to help operators easily plan a fast and effective response.

Fires

Wildfires are annual events in Northern BC and staying vigilant and safe are community necessities. Below you’ll find resources for tracking, reporting, and staying up to date with the current wildfire situation in British Columbia.

Floods

Preparing Your Business For A Flood

River Forecast Centre

Weather Alerts

Environment Canada

Parks & Recreation Sites Warnings and Closures

BC Parks Advisories and Closures

Emergency Assistance

Emergency Social Services

Red Cross

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about our programs or work, please reach out.

Quick Links

Northern BC Tourism

Emergency Prepardness

Programs

Safety Is Our #1 Priority

Our number one priority is to keep each other safe during times of emergency.An Emergency and Communication Plan is a responsible and important business necessity.

Your Emergency & Communication Plan

We strongly encourage all tourism stakeholders to ensure they are adequately prepared at all times for emergency situations

Preparation & Resources

Grab your step-by-step guides for preparing your tourism businesses and staff for emergencies, complete with templates and tools to help operators easily plan a fast and effective response.

Fires

Wildfires are annual events in Northern BC and staying vigilant and safe are community necessities. Below you’ll find resources for tracking, reporting, and staying up to date with the current wildfire situation in British Columbia.

Floods

Preparing Your Business For A Flood

River Forecast Centre

Weather Alerts

Environment Canada

Parks & Recreation Sites Warnings and Closures

BC Parks Advisories and Closures

Emergency Assistance

Emergency Social Services

Red Cross

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about our programs or work, please reach out.

Quick Links

Northern BC Tourism

Northern BC Tourism SummitOct 22 to 24, 2024Prince George, BC

Our number one priority is to keep each other safe during times of emergency.
An Emergency and Communication Plan is a responsible and important business necessity.

Northern BC Tourism Summit
Oct 22 to 24, 2024
Prince George, BC