Get prepared for severe weather
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Weather events are dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and can cause illness and death.
Storms and winter weather
Weather like thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, high winds or heavy rain can happen without warning and in any season.
Extreme heat
An extreme heat event, or a heat wave, is a period of at least two consecutive days where daytime temperatures stay above 35°C and overnight temperatures remain above 18°C.
Extreme heat guide
Find out what to do before, during and after an extreme heat event.
Extreme heat guide (PDF, 9.2MB)
For more information or inquiries about this guide, please contact us at PreparedBC@gov.bc.ca.
