B.C. ministers advise proactive emergency preparations for floods and wildfires

April 16, 2025, 4:21 pm

British Columbia officials have issued an advisory urging residents to prepare for the upcoming flood and wildfire season by assembling go-bags and securing adequate insurance coverage. The warning comes amid monitoring of dangerous weather indicators like high snowpack and drought conditions that could worsen natural disasters. Local authorities stress the urgency of planning ahead to minimize damage and ensure public safety, encouraging community members to protect their families and property.

globalnews.ca / Flood and fire risks remain, despite positive signals in B.C. seasonal outlook

Representatives from provincial ministries, as well as forecasters with the BC Wildfire Service and B.C. River Forecast Centre, gave their flood and wildfire outlook.

thestar.com / B.C. ministers urge residents to have go-bags, insurance before floods and wildfires

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says residents should start preparing for wildfire and flood season with go-bags and insurance, as emergency response officials watch the snowpack and drought levels across the province.

winnipegfreepress.com / B.C. ministers urge residents to have go-bags, insurance before floods and wildfires

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