Prepared BC emergency guides and resources
Last updated on March 8, 2024Prepared BC offers downloadable guides and fill-in-the-blank plans to help you prepare for emergencies.
On this page
- Core guides
- Hazard-specific guides
- Circumstance-specific guides
- Preparedness presentation
- Social media packages
Core guides
Home Emergency Plan (PDF, 910KB)
Fill in the blanks to plan how you and your household will respond to a disaster. Keep a copy of it in your emergency kit for reference.
Home Preparedness Guide (PDF, 1.9MB)
Learn how to identify hazards, make an emergency plan, and build an emergency kit. This guide is a supplement to the Home Emergency Plan.
Hazard-specific guides
Earthquake and Tsunami Guide (PDF, 4.7MB)
For anyone on B.C.'s coast, where earthquakes and tsunamis are a risk. This guide explains what to do before, during and after these events.
Flood Preparedness Guide (PDF, 4.7MB)
This guide will help you prepare your household, protect your property and know what to do if a flood occurs.
Heat Preparedness Guide (PDF, 9.2MB)
This guide will help you prepare your household and know what to do if an Extreme Heat Emergency occurs.
Landslide Preparedness Guide (PDF, 2.1MB)
This guide can help homeowners protect their home and property from landslides, and help buyers identify potential risks.
Pandemic Preparedness Guide (PDF, 7.9MB)
This guide explains how to prepare for future pandemics and remain prepared during the changing circumstances of a pandemic.
Wildfire Preparedness Guide (PDF, 4MB)
This guide will help you prepare your household, protect your property and understand what to do if a wildfire is close to your community.
Winter Weather and Storm Preparedness Guide (PDF, 12.6MB)
This guide will help you prepare and know what to do when severe winter weather and storms arrive.
Circumstance-specific guides
Apartments and Condos Guide (PDF, 1MB)
Advice for people living in apartments, condos or townhomes.
Resources for people with Disabilities (PDF, 720KB)
A more in-depth look at preparedness for people with a disability.
Prepare Your Pets Guide (PDF, 112KB)
Pets are important members of the household, too! Include them in your emergency planning.
Neighbourhood Guide (PDF, 9.1MB)
This guide explores ways you can work with your neighbours to be better prepared and more resilient.
Small Business Guide (PDF, 2.47MB) and plan (PDF, 57KB)
If you're a small business owner, this guide will help you plan and prepare.
Tourism Operator Guide (PDF, 2.5MB) and Plan (PDF, 6MB)
If you're a tourism operator, this guide can help you look out for the safety of your guests.
Preparedness presentation
Interested in hosting a personal preparedness workshop in your local community or workplace? Get a head start by downloading Prepared BC's pre-built PowerPoint presentation deck.
Social media packages
Creating awareness about preparing for emergencies and seasonal hazards is an important step toward building resilient communities. To help, Prepared BC has created easy-to-use social media packages with pre-formatted content and graphics.