As wildfires spread across the country, Canadians want to be prepared and act quickly
Canadian wildfires have burned more than 100,000 square kilometres so far this year, breaking the country’s record set in 1989, when 76,000 square kilometres were burned.Being prepared is the best way to help you and your family stay safe should wildfires threaten your home this year. With so many new wildfire-related terms being used that many have not heard before, here’s a breakdown of key notifications to be aware of and tips for how to prepare.
The government of British Columbia says this is the time to get your grab-and-go bags, an emergency plan, copies of important documents and mementoes ready. What is an evacuation order? An evacuation order means you are at risk and must leave the area immediately using the route or routes identified by officials.Evacuation orders are communicated through emergency alerts on mobile devices and across radio and television stations.
What to pack when or before the evacuation alert comes According to the Prepared B.C. Wildfire Preparedness Guide, when people are placed under an alert they should gather their grab-and-go bags, emergency plan, cherished mementos and copies of important documents at the front door or pack them in their vehicle.
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