Evacuation Information During Flooding
If there is flooding in or near your community, you may be evacuated to a safer area. There are a number of resources and supports available to evacuees. Learn what to do if you are evacuated from your home and how to find support in your area.
- British Columbia River Forecast Centre: Flood Warning and Advisories
- DriveBC:Driving Conditions
- EmergencyInfoBC: Current Advisories
- Government of British Columbia: Emergency evacuee guidance for the public
- Government of British Columbia: Emergency evacuation and recovery information
The Canadian Red Cross is providing continued Emergency Support Services (ESS) to evacuees impacted by the recent floods and extreme weather in British Columbia. If you have been ordered to evacuate your home due to flooding or another hazard, learn what steps you need to do to register, visit EmergencyInfoBC’s Flood & Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness. Follow any guidance provided by local public health officials.
Health Care for Evacuees
For non-emergency health information or advice, call 8-1-1 to speak with a health services navigator who can help you find the information you are looking for or connect you with a registered nurse, registered dietitian, qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist.
Prescription Medications
If you have been displaced by an evacuation, you can visit a pharmacy near you to access an emergency supply of medications you may need. For more information, visit College of Pharmacists of British Columbia - Accessing Medications During an Emergency.
Walk-in Clinics
To find a walk-in clinic in your area, search the FIND Services and Resources Directory or call 8-1-1 to speak with a health services navigator any time of the day, every day of the year.
Information for Seniors
Seniors may need special support in the event of an evacuation. Learn what you can do to be prepared.
- Caring for Seniors in Residential Care in an Emergency (HealthLinkBC File #103c)
- Community Evacuation Information for Seniors (HealthLinkBC File #103a)
- Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLink BC File #103b)
Last updated: May 2023