Williams Lake Fire Department

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Wildfire Wednesday: Sources of Information

This , make sure you’re getting your emergency information from trusted sources!

Visit the following sources if you want to find:

• Local evacuation alerts and orders notifications: register with Voyent Alert! or download the app: www.williamslake.ca/999/Emergency-Notification-System
• Provincial evacuation alerts and orders: EmergencyInfoBC.ca
• Wildfire updates: BC Wildfire Dashboard or download the BC Wildfire Service app: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/dashboard
• Travel information and road closures: DriveBC: www.drivebc.ca/
• Evacuation supports: pre-register with www.ess.gov.bc.ca
• Local government websites: williamslake.ca and cariboord.ca
• Emergency preparedness information: PreparedBC.ca
• Wildfire preparedness information: FireSmartBC.ca

When using social media, go to official sources and keep in mind that social media algorithms may show posts out of order or keep circulating outdated information on your feed.

08/01/2026

An Evacuation Alert means be ready to leave on short notice and take the following steps:

Gather your grab-and-go bags, emergency plan, copies of important documents and mementos ✔️

Reach out to your friends and loved ones to see if they can offer you a place to stay in case of an Evacuation Order. Also check your insurance coverage as many policies cover evacuation-related living expenses ✔️

Stay tuned to official sources of information, as well as EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info ✔️

Learn more: gov.bc.ca/evacuee-guidance

08/01/2026

An Evacuation Order means you are at risk and should leave the area immediately with your grab-and-go bags ✔️

On the way out, close doors and windows and turn on lights so your home is visible to firefighters in smoke ✔️

Follow all instructions from officials ✔️

Learn more: gov.bc.ca/evacuee-guidance

08/01/2026

As wildfire activity increases, people across the province are urged to pre-register with Emergency Support Services to reduce wait times at evacuee reception centres and ensure supports are delivered quickly.

Learn more and create an ESS profile at ess.gov.bc.ca

Reminder: Homeowner or tenant insurance is likely to provide greater support than ESS. Check your coverage or talk to an insurance provider today: Insurance Bureau of Canada

08/01/2026

If you receive an Evacuation Order, keep yourself and your community safe by following it ✔️

Choosing to remain in an area under Evacuation Order puts you, your loved ones and first responders in danger.

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/wildfires

08/01/2026

Support and services are available for people impacted by B.C. wildfire 🔥

Call the KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line: 1 800 588-8717

Or, the BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code)

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Fbg650Sl5Qf

08/01/2026