Emergency education programs and tools

Last updated on March 6, 2025

Education and awareness materials for hazards and preventable emergencies:

Social media packages
Public education programs
Resources for teachers
Community events

Social media packages

Create awareness about preparing for emergencies and seasonal hazards with pre-formatted content and graphics.

Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10 in 2025 and is a great time to learn about getting prepared for emergencies.

High Ground Hike

This is an annual community-led tsunami evacuation event in coastal communities that gives residents an opportunity to practice evacuation routes.

Fire safety education programs and events show how to prevent fires, what to do if a fire starts, how to avoid injuries and stay safe. Resources are available to use in your community, school or home.

Master of Disaster

Master of Disaster, and the French version Brise-danger, are free emergency education programs for young people in grades 4 to 8. Students learn about hazards in B.C. and how to prepare themselves and their households.

FireSmart BC education program

These materials empower youth to champion fire safety in their communities while exploring topics such as fire science, ecosystem stewardship, wildfire mitigation, prevention, and home and community preparedness.

The information in this section is provided by PreparedBC, British Columbia’s emergency preparedness education program serving the general public, local governments, Indigenous communities and schools. Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact us at PreparedBC@gov.bc.ca.

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