Disaster recovery for communities

Last updated on June 28, 2024

Public recovery information and resources are available to share.

These resources are intended for emergency program coordinators (or those in similar positions) to help their communities and community members recover after an emergency event.

Resources for engaging the public

Use these resources to help guide people 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 the event eligible for disaster financial assistance (DFA). Once declared, DFA funding may assist with repair or replacement of a community's damaged infrastructure. Information on other resources that can help fund your community's recovery, including DFA and mitigation funding, is available on the financial support page.

Re-entry guide and template

Recovery guides and resources

After an emergency incident, these resources can help with planning your community's recovery and the process of submitting eligible financial claims.

Guides

Community Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Template (DOC, 5MB) helps identify the specific impacts and needs for your community after a disaster has occurred. This includes the template and instructions on how to complete it
Community Recovery Planning Guide (PDF, 119KB) After a disaster has occurred, this resource is a guide to support the community recovery planning process. A template is in development
Disaster Recovery Guide (PDF 655 KB) is a scalable guide for small- to large-scale disasters. It includes recovery planning considerations, guidance for priority actions, infrastructure recovery and demobilization
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 provides resources for Local governments and First Nations to support climate risk reduction and resilience in their communities
British Columbia Heritage Emergency Response Network supports cultural institutions in the event of localized emergencies that impact collections

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