Emergency evacuation and supports social media package
Last updated on April 30, 2024It is important for people who live in B.C. to know what to expect if they ever need to evacuate their home due to hazards like floods, wildfires and tsunamis. This includes understanding how Evacuation Alerts and Orders work, as well as how to access supports such as Emergency Support Services (ESS) once evacuated.
Educate your social media followers about these topics with our easy-to-use, pre-written social media content and graphics. Post this content directly to your own social media channels or follow @PreparedBC on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to share our tweets and posts.
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- Option: add information, photos and hashtags specific to your community
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In addition to these graphics, we've created an ESS branding guide (PDF, 294KB) provides instructions for using the program logo. Download the ESS logos zip folder for various file types that are available.
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Evacuation alerts and orders
Do you know the difference between an #Evacuation Alert & Order?
ALERT: Be ready to leave on short notice.
ORDER: Leave the area immediately.
RESCIND: The threat to life and safety has passed.
More info on what to expect during an evacuation: http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV
If you are under an #Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Remember to park your vehicle forward-facing in case you must evacuate quickly. Learn more: http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV
If you receive an #Evacuation Order, keep yourself and your community safe by following it.
Choosing to remain in an area under Evacuation Order puts yourself, your loved ones, and first responders in danger. It’s not worth the risk: http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV
Emergency Support Services (ESS)
If #Evacuation is required during an emergency, evacuees should follow all instructions and evacuate to a designated #EmergencySupportServices (ESS) Reception Centre. If you do not evacuate to a designated location, your access to some or all ESS supports may be impacted.
Preparedness tip: know where to find support if evacuated.
#EmergencySupportServices provide lodging, food, clothing & other services for evacuees that need them most. But homeowner/tenant insurance may provide greater support than #ESS if you have it:
http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV#where
You may need #EmergencySupportServices (#ESS) during an emergency. Pre-register before you need help:
Step 1: Visit ess.gov.bc.ca
Step 2: Click “Self-Register Now”
Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login and registration instructions
#EmergencySupportServices provide emergency supports to evacuees who need them most. Questions to expect:
• Do you have homeowners/tenant insurance?
• Do you have friends/family to stay with?
• Do you have enough food & emergency supplies to get by?
http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV#where
What to expect if you are evacuated to an #EmergencySupportServices reception centre:
• Expect long lines. Many people will need help.
• Please be patient & come prepared with the info #ESS responders will need.
• Save time by pre-registering online: ess.gov.bc.ca
What is ERA? The Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool is a digital platform for Emergency Support Services (ESS).
Pre-register before you need help: ess.gov.bc.ca.
Evacuation alerts and orders
Do you know the difference between an Evacuation Alert & Order?
ALERT: Be ready to leave on short notice.
ORDER: Leave the area immediately.
RESCIND: The threat to life and safety has passed.
More info on what to expect during an evacuation: http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV
If you are under an Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Have grab-and-go bags packed for all members of your household, including pets, and remember to park your vehicle forward-facing in case you must evacuate quickly. Learn more: http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV
If you receive an Evacuation Order, keep yourself and your community safe by following it.
Choosing to remain in an area under Evacuation Order puts yourself, your loved ones, and first responders in danger. It’s not worth the risk.
http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV
Emergency Support Services (ESS)
If Evacuation is required during an emergency, evacuees should follow all instructions and evacuate to a designated Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre. If you do not evacuate to a designated location, your access to some or all ESS supports may be impacted.
Pre-register for ESS before you need help. You may be eligible for Interac e-transfer when you log in to ESS with BC Services Card Login:
Step 1: Visit ess.gov.bc.ca
Step 2: Click “Self-Register Now”
Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login and registration instructions
Step 4: Contact the Reception Centre outlined in your Evacuation Order to access supports, including e-transfer
An important emergency preparedness tip: know where you can turn to for support if you are evacuated from your home during to emergencies like wildfires, floods or tsunamis.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) provide lodging, food, clothing and other services for evacuees that need them most. Keep in mind that homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than ESS if you have it.
http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV#where
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, and you may need Emergency Support Services (ESS). Pre-registering for ESS ahead of time will make these supports easier to access and may make you eligible to receive an e-transfer. Here’s how to pre-register:
Step 1: Visit ess.gov.bc.ca
Step 2: Click “Self-Register Now”
Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login and registration instructions
Step 4: If you’re evacuated, contact the Reception Centre outlined in your Evacuation Order to access supports, including e-transfer
Emergency Support Services (ESS) provide emergency supports to evacuees who need them most. Some of the questions you may be asked to determine eligibility include:
• Do you have homeowners or tenant insurance?
• Do you have friends or family to stay with?
• Do you have enough food, clothing or incidentals to support you for the duration of your evacuation?
• Do you have a plan for your pets?
If you continue to follow PreparedBC’s emergency planning advice, you should eventually be able to answer “yes” to all of these questions! But if you ever require ESS support during an emergency, here’s what you need to know:
http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV#where
An important part of emergency preparedness is knowing what to expect during an evacuation, including what takes place at a reception centre for Emergency Support Services (ESS):
• Expect long lines. Assessing #ESS needs takes time and many people will need help
• Save time by pre-registering for ESS online: ess.gov.bc.ca
• Please be patient and come prepared with the info that ESS responders will need from you
For more information on what to expect during an evacuation, visit: http://ow.ly/hhrZ50NIsZV#where
For more info about the ESS program, visit: http://ow.ly/Znou50NIt7p
What is ERA? The Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool is a digital platform for Emergency Support Services (ESS).
If Evacuation is required during an emergency, evacuees should follow all instructions and evacuate to the designated Reception Centre outlined in your Evacuation Order.
ERA is designed to increase the efficiency and speed of service delivery for evacuees. Pre-register before you need help to make the process smoother: ess.gov.bc.ca.