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While summer is a great time to enjoy your deck, it’s also the perfect time to clear out the pine needles, leaves, and other combustible items that have accumulated under it over the past year. Find more FireSmart tips and tasks at: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

For the latest info on #BCHeat: -Heat safety: @PreparedBC & ow.ly/kYfb50SAOvG; @HealthCanada & ow.ly/HKRf50Wwmw5 -Public cooling spaces: Your Local Authority & EmergencyMapBC.ca -Heat Warnings: @ECCCWeatherBC & ow.ly/spIb50On5ew

Here are some tips to help you stay cool and safe: Stay hydrated & limit strenuous activity ✔️ NEVER leave kids & pets in parked cars ❌ Use sunscreen & wear lightweight clothing ✔️ Check in on loved ones ✔️ PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat

Now is a great time to address wildfire risks around your property! A couple of good places to start include cleaning out your gutters or clearing flammable debris from under your deck. For more FireSmart tasks, visit: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

Whether you’re home, travelling or planning to host visitors, make sure everyone knows where to find important updates on local conditions. Visit: @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info ✔️ @ECCCWeatherBC for weather alerts ✔️ @BCGovFireInfo for current wildfire conditions 🔥

Check out the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist to see some of the key steps you can take to prepare for #BCwildfire: ow.ly/oltH50Wrzet 🔥 Be sure to check out @FireSmartBC for more!

Making a plan is an important part of being prepared. A home emergency plan says how you & the people you live with will respond during an emergency, such as a #BCwildfire 🔥 Get started: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady

Prepare your home for hot weather: Install a window air conditioner in at least one room ✔️ Install thermal curtains or window coverings ✔️ Have fans ✔️ Install a heat pump ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat

Stay up to date on the current wildfire situation with the @BCGovFireInfo app. Download the app so you can: See a map of active wildfires ✔️ Report a wildfire ✔️ Find campfire bans 🔥 Learn more: ow.ly/jYVg50SlTz2

If you ever feel an earthquake near the coast of #BC: Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️ When the shaking stops, count to 60 before getting up, then move IMMEDIATELY to high ground ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/tsunamis

Beat the summer heat with this tip! ☀️ During an extreme heat event, some areas of your home will naturally stay cooler than others. Prepare by identifying the coolest room & plan to stay there during the hottest hours of the day ✔️ More tips: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat

Officials have evaluated the recent M7.3 earthquake that occurred 55 miles (88 KM) South of Sand Point, Alaska and there is NO tsunami threat to #BC. More info: tsunami.gov

An M7.2 earthquake has occurred 50 miles (80 KMs) South of Sand Point, Alaska. Officials are evaluating the data to determine if there is any threat to #BC. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunami-…

With warm temperatures in the forecast this week, here’s how to stay cool & safe: Stay hydrated✔️ NEVER leave kids & pets in parked cars ❌ Use sunscreen & wear lightweight clothing ✔️ Check in on loved ones ✔️ PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat

Beat the heat this summer with a simple home cooling tip ☀️: Put exterior covers or reflective films that block the sun from hitting the windows ✔️ This can be as easy as applying cardboard to the outside of windows ✔️ More tips: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat

A new, free digital tool can help make your home more energy efficient and reduce heating and cooling bills. The BC Home Energy Planner uses public data to assess how well a home uses energy. Try the planner now to get your energy score: BCHomeEnergyPlanner.ca

Stay up to date with the latest emergency info in BC: EmergencyInfoBC.ca / @EmergencyInfoBC BCWildfire.ca / @BCGovFireInfo @DriveBC @PreparedBC ESS.gov.bc.ca Weather.gc.ca Follow local governments, First Nations & health authorities for more.

A High Streamflow Advisory means river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly. Stay away from fast-moving water & potentially unstable riverbanks ✔️ Avoid fishing, swimming, boating or hiking near high streamflow rivers or streams ✔️ PreparedBC.ca/floods

As temps rise, so do the risks of extreme heat & wildfires ☀️ Now’s the time to prepare! FireSmart your home: @FireSmartBC Keep your home cool: Install thermal or blackout curtains ✅ Consider purchasing a fan & a window A/C ✅ More tips: PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat

Wildfires move quickly. If it’s time to leave, you won’t have time to pack. That’s why every household should have a grab-and-go bag ready. It’s a small emergency kit that can make a big difference when you need it. Prep yours today: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sa…