Get prepared for severe weather
Last updated on March 18, 2025
Weather events are dangerous for the health and wellbeing of our communities and can cause illness and death.
Winter weather and storms
Weather like snow, hail, blizzards, high winds or heavy rain can happen without warning and can affect your safety in different ways.
Extreme heat and drought
Extreme heat is when temperatures are already very hot and the daytime and nighttime temperatures get hotter every day and are well above seasonal norms.
Preparedness guides
Find out what to do before, during and after extreme weather conditions. For more information or inquiries about these guides, please contact us at PreparedBC@gov.bc.ca.
