We’ve put together some resources to help ensure you’re prepared if you are in an at-risk area or looking to provide support and help a neighbour in need.
Flood Preparedness
It’s important to plan to prepare your home and family if you are located in an area at risk of flooding.
Preparing for Possible Evacuation
Pet Preparedness (keep your critters safe!)
Online Resources
Below are some government resources in the event of an evacuation or flooding in your area.
British Columbia
Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC on Twitter)
Affected communities and evacuation orders/alerts/rescinds
PreparedBC (@PreparedBC on Twitter)
Canadian Red Cross BC Flood Response
Alberta
Alberta Emergency Alert (@AB_EmergAlert on Twitter)
Alberta Emergency Alerts & Advisories
https://www.alberta.ca/emergency.aspx (for emergency funding in Northern Alberta)
Quebec
https://twitter.com/urgencequebec (for flooding updates)
https://geoegl.msp.gouv.qc.ca/adnv2/ (map of flooded areas)
Ontario
https://www.ontario.ca/law-and-safety/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program (flood watch)
New Brunswick
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/elg/environment/content/flood.html (flood map)
https://twitter.com/canredcrossnb (flood relief)
Nova Scotia
https://agrgims.cogs.nscc.ca/CoastalFlooding/Map/ (flood map)
Alert Ready Wireless Public Alerting
Check if you have a WPA-compatible device and keep your eyes and ears open for the Emergency Alert System
Don’t have a compatible device? Download The Weather Network mobile app and turn on notifications for your area.
How you can help
Donate online
Canadian Red Cross BC Floods Appeal
Text FLOODS to 30333 to donate $10 to the Canadian Red Cross
Be safe!
You can find many more resources on the internet for flood preparedness and relief efforts and we will do our best to update this post with any changes.
Most importantly, stay connected, stay safe, and look out for one another.
Have more tips? Share them in a comment below and we will keep our resource list updated.
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