Know the hazards in your community

Last updated on February 7, 2024

Knowing which hazards you need to plan for is the first step to getting prepared. Not sure what to prepare for? Use our hazard map to see what could occur near you.

Seasonal hazards

Floods

Recommended supplies:
Grab-and-go bag

Wildfires

Recommended supplies:
Grab-and-go bag

Severe weather

Recommended supplies:
Home emergency kit Vehicle kit

Avalanches (winter)

Recommended supplies:
Avalanche safety gear

Not sure what to prepare for? Use our interactive B.C. Hazard Map to learn which hazards could occur near you.

Year-round hazards

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Recommended supplies:
Home emergency kitGrab-and-go bag 

Landslides

Recommended supplies:
Home emergency kitGrab-and-go bag

Power outages

Recommended supplies:
Home emergency kit

Pandemics and disease outbreaks

Recommended supplies:
Home emergency kit

Hazardous material spills

Recommended supplies:
Home emergency kit