Wildfires

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Financial Assistance/Relief Funding


Mental Wellness in Emergency/Natural Disaster Situations


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Coping with Natural Disaster Stress
Prepared By: Canadian Mental Health Association
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Mental Health Resources for the Agriculture Sector
Prepared By: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries
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Psychological First Aid Pocket Book
Prepared By: Canadian Red Cross
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Recognizing & Resolving Trauma in Children During Disasters
Prepared By: First Nations Health Authority
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Resources for Those Affected by Fires and Floods in BC
Prepared By: Wellness Together
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Responding to Stressful Events
Prepared By: Government of Canada
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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

Wildfire


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Agriculture Wildfire Plan – Workbook
Prepared By: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative

Updated: 2018

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Agriculture Wildfire Plan – Workbook
Prepared By: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative

Updated: 2018

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Agriculture Wildfire Plan – Guide
Prepared By: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative

Updated: 2018

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Beef Emergency Management Guide
Prepared By: BC Cattleman's Association

Updated: 2021

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Emergency Drill Record: Wildfire Evacuation
Prepared By: AgSafeBC

Updated: 2021

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Emergency Info Tube: Content and Map Form
Prepared By: AgSafeBC

Updated: 2018

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Evacuation Preparation Checklist
Prepared By: AgSafeBC

Updated: 2021

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Emergency Procedures Policies
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC
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Face Masks for Wildfire Smoke
Prepared By: BC CDC
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First Aid Regulations
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC
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Safety Meeting: Wildfire Evacuation
Prepared By: AgSafeBC

Updated: 2021

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Wildfire Evacuation Planning
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC

Updated: 2021

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Wildfires: Keeping Workers Safe
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC

Updated: 2021

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Wildfire Preparedness Guide
Prepared By: Government of BC

Updated: 2021

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Wildfire Smoke FAQs
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC

Updated: 2021


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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


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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.

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

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Evacuation Plan for TFWs
Prepared By: AgSafeBC

Updated: 2018

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Important Wildfire Definitions
Prepared By: AgSafeBC (based on info from Emergency Info BC)

Updated: 2021

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Wildfire Evacuation Alerts & Orders for TFWs - Checklist
Prepared By: AgSafeBC

Updated: 2021

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Go Bag Contents
Prepared By: Government of BC
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Recovering after a wildfire
Prepared By: Government of BC
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Wildfire Smoke FAQs
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC
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Wildfires and Your Health
Prepared By: HealthLink BC
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Heat Exhaustion
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC
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Heat Stroke
Prepared By: WorkSafeBC
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