Wildfires
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Wildfire Safety at Work
3.19 MB 69 downloads
Evacuation Planning Package
1.17 MB 48 downloads
Provincial Resources
(British Columbia)The links and resources available in this section are third-party and not directly related to AgSafe Services.
Information Phone #'s
- Emergency Info BC
- 1-833-376-2452
- BC Hydro
- 1 (800) 224-9376
- BC 1-Call (Emergency Line)
- 1-800-474-6886
- Non-Emergencies (Link)
- FortisBC
- 1-866-948-5543
- Shaw
- 1-877-742-9249
Mental Wellness in Emergency/Natural Disaster Situations
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Coping with Natural Disaster Stress Prepared By: Canadian Mental Health Association | LINK |
Mental Health Resources for the Agriculture Sector Prepared By: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries | LINK |
Psychological First Aid Pocket Book Prepared By: Canadian Red Cross | LINK |
Recognizing & Resolving Trauma in Children During Disasters Prepared By: First Nations Health Authority | LINK |
Resources for Those Affected by Fires and Floods in BC Prepared By: Wellness Together | LINK |
Responding to Stressful Events Prepared By: Government of Canada | LINK |
Additional Resources
Mental Wellness Resources
First Aid Resources
Wildfire
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Agriculture Wildfire Plan – Workbook Prepared By: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative Updated: 2018 | WORD |
Agriculture Wildfire Plan – Workbook Prepared By: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative Updated: 2018 | |
Agriculture Wildfire Plan – Guide Prepared By: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative Updated: 2018 | |
Beef Emergency Management Guide Prepared By: BC Cattleman's Association Updated: 2021 | |
Taking Stock for Wildfire Recovery Prepared By: GovBC Updated: 2017 | Link |
Emergency Drill Record: Wildfire Evacuation Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2021 | WORD |
Emergency Info Tube: Content and Map Form Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2018 | WORD |
Evacuation Preparation Checklist Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2021 | |
Emergency Procedures Policies Prepared By: WorkSafeBC | Link |
Face Masks for Wildfire Smoke Prepared By: BC CDC | Link |
First Aid Regulations Prepared By: WorkSafeBC | Link |
Safety Meeting: Wildfire Evacuation Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2021 | WORD |
Wildfire Evacuation Planning Prepared By: WorkSafeBC Updated: 2021 | |
Wildfires: Keeping Workers Safe Prepared By: WorkSafeBC Updated: 2021 | Link |
Wildfire Preparedness Guide Prepared By: Government of BC Updated: 2021 | Link |
Wildfire Safety at Work Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2023 | Link |
Wildfire Smoke FAQs Prepared By: WorkSafeBC Updated: 2021 | Link |
Wildfire Safety Hazards Prepared By: CCOHS | Link |
Emergency Planning Resource Page
General Emergency Planning Resources for any type of situation, and an important part of any standard Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program.
Emergency Information Tubes
Include: Emergency Contact Information and an Informational Map of Property.
The information you provide in an Emergency Information Tube can help make emergency responders’ work more effective and efficient, and possibly help save lives. Content and Map Form
High visibility Emergency Information decals are available for order through the AgSafe shop or the resource request form. AgSafe Regional Safety Consultants and Advisors can assist with any questions you have about building your Emergency Information Tube.
Working in Smoky Conditions
Wildfire smoke impacts agriculture and the safety of agricultural workers. There are risks associated with working in smoky conditions such as irritation to eyes, nose and throat, heat stress and dehydration, and working alone.
This video reviews safety protocols and practices to implement in order to manage the risk of working in smoky conditions.
Smoke forecasts (live North American wildfire smoke map) firesmoke.ca
Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality Gov Canada
Wildfire Smoke FAQWorkSafeBC
Wildfire Evacuation for Temporary Foreign Workers
Temporary Foreign Worker's must leave the evacuation order zone.
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Safety Meeting: Wildfire Evacuation Plan Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2021 | WORD |
Evacuation Plan for TFWs Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2018 | WORD |
Important Wildfire Definitions Prepared By: AgSafeBC (based on info from Emergency Info BC) Updated: 2021 | |
Wildfire Evacuation Alerts & Orders for TFWs - Checklist Prepared By: AgSafeBC Updated: 2021 | WORD |
Go Bag Contents Prepared By: Government of BC | |
Recovering after a wildfire Prepared By: Government of BC | |
Wildfire Smoke FAQs Prepared By: WorkSafeBC | Link |
Wildfires and Your Health Prepared By: HealthLink BC | PDF |
Heat Exhaustion Prepared By: WorkSafeBC | Link |
Heat Stroke Prepared By: WorkSafeBC | Link |