Disaster recovery for communities

Last updated on March 7, 2024

Find wildfire recovery resources for residents impacted by the 2023 wildfires.

These resources are for emergency program coordinators (or similar) to help their communities recover after an emergency event.

Resources for engaging the public

Use these resources to help guide those recovering from a disaster. The social media toolkit has images and content to be used on your social media channels to help your community.

Financial resources

Following a disaster, the provincial government may declare certain events eligible for disaster financial assistance (DFA) funding to repair or replace damaged infrastructure. Mitigation funding is also available on the financial support page.

Financial support for local emergency programs

Re-entry guide and template

Recovery guides and resources

After an emergency incident, these resources can help with planning your recovery and financial claims related to recovery.

Guides

Community Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Template (DOC, 5MB) to identify the specific impacts and needs for your community after a disaster has occurred. This includes the template and instructions to complete it.
Community Recovery Planning Guide (PDF, 119KB) This resource is a guide to support the community recovery planning process after a disaster has occurred. A template is in development.
Disaster Recovery Guide (PDF 655 KB) For small and medium sized communities in the development of recovery plans specific to their needs
Interim Disaster Recovery Framework (PDF, 1MB) that uses existing operational and governance structures at the local, regional, and provincial level to provide a strategic and coordinated approach while managing recovery activities of all levels
Chapter 8 of the B.C. Emergency Management System (BCEMS) Guide (PDF, 2.45MB) offers several models for emergency management community recovery
Climate Ready BC Local governments and First Nations can find resources to support climate risk reduction and resilience in their communities

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