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Emergency Support Services news

Last updated on December 1, 2025

Emergency support services (ESS) program changes and updates.

ESS program updates

December 2025

Happy holidays from the ESS team! Read the Winter ESS newsletter (PDF, 5.5MB)

A reminder that all of the responder resources have moved to the ESS responder resource hub. To access the hub, please email emcr.ess@gov.bc.ca.

ESS responders, subscribe to this page to receive alerts when we add new content here. 

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Previous update

August 2025

The ESS branding guide and several of the printable forms have been updated - formerly Responder resources page - recently moved to the ESS responder resource hub.

These items were updated:

  • Out Card
  • Shelter Allowance
  • Referral Form Record
  • Follow-Up Card
  • ERA Onboarding Request
  • Supplier Instructions
  • Registration Form