The City of Victoria’s Emergency Management Division covering preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Creating connected and resilient communities.
Victoria, BC
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Thanks for visiting. Updates we typically post here will now be posted to Bluesky (bsky.app/profile/victoria.ca) and Threads (threads.net/@cityofvictoria). Visit victoria.ca for more ways to stay connected.
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VictoriaReady retweeted
The tsunami advisory for B.C. has been cancelled. To learn more about the impact of tsunamis, visit victoria.ca/tsunami. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vic-Alert to get local updates and instructions by visiting victoriaready.ca.
The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev…. #BCTsunami
Tsunami advisory has been cancelled. Visit VictoriaReady.ca to learn more about local hazards and preparedness.
The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev…. #BCTsunami
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The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev…. #BCTsunami
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The tsunami watch has been upgraded to an advisory for B.C. In Victoria, our risk remains low. Stay out of water and away from beaches and waterways. We will continue to monitor. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vi-Alert to get local updates at victoriaready.ca.
Tsunami Watch upgraded to Tsunami ADVISORY for #BC Notification Zones A, B, C & D. Strong & potentially dangerous waves & currents are possible. Waves may continue for several hours. Stay away from beaches & waterways. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev… #BCTsunami
The tsunami watch has been upgraded to an advisory for B.C. In Victoria, our risk remains low. Stay out of water and away from beaches and waterways. We will continue to monitor. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vi-Alert to get local updates at victoriaready.ca.
For Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C, & D currently under Tsunami Advisory:
• Stay out of the water. DO NOT go to the shore to observe currents or waves
• Avoid low-lying coastal areas, harbors, marinas & beaches until emergency officials say it is safe
• Monitor for updates & follow instructions from local authorities: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev… #BCTsunami
ALT Tsunami Advisory for BC coast includes Zone A: North Coast and Haida Gwaii, Zone B: Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island coast including Kitimat, Bella Coola, and Port Hardy, Zone C: West Coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew, Zone D: Juan de Fuca Strait from Jordan River to Greater Victoria (including the Saanich Peninsula).
VictoriaReady retweeted
A tsunami watch is in effect for B.C. In Victoria, our risk is low. We will continue to monitor as we learn more. For future emergencies, subscribe to Vic-Alert to get local updates and instructions by visiting Victoriaready.ca.
The Tsunami Watch is in effect for #BC Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C, & D. More info:
weather.gc.ca/?alertTableFil… #BCTsunami
VictoriaReady retweeted
⚠️ Hot weather forecasted Saturday to early next week.
🌡️ Early season heat event = higher risk.
💦 Stay cool & safe.
🥵 Watch for signs of heat illness.
👥 Check on people who might be at risk.
🌐 Misting stations, public places to cool off & more: victoria.ca/extremeheat
VictoriaReady retweeted
❄ The City is opening an overnight emergency warming centre at Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. Hours: 830pm-730am Tuesday. It will be open while extreme weather response active & shelters are at capacity. Check victoria.ca/news for updates.
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VictoriaReady retweeted
🌡☀ A heat warning has been issued for Greater Victoria due to high daytime temperatures and overnight temps over 16 C. Find information on how to stay cool and community resources at: victoria.ca/ExtremeHeat #YYJ
ALT Heat Warning in effect
VictoriaReady retweeted
Current shelter & warming site info: shelters.bc211.ca/map. #yyj
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Information Statement Tsunami Info Stmt: M5.0 115mi NW Port Alice, British Columbia 2014PDT Oct 15: Tsunami NOT expected
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No tsunami threat to #BC.
Would you like to learn more about how to prepare for the different types of emergencies that may affect you? Register for a free workshop! victoria.ca/EN/main/resident…
VictoriaReady retweeted
❄️ Due to continued low temperatures forecast for tonight, the City will open an overnight warming centre from 8 p.m. Dec 2 to 8 a.m. Dec 3 at the James Bay United Church at 511 Michigan Street. #yyj #warmingcentre #yyjextremeweather
ALT Warming Centre Open
VictoriaReady retweeted
Tsunami Info Stmt: M4.8 065mi SE Port Alice, British Columbia 1950PST Nov 25: Tsunami NOT expected
#NTWC
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The Extreme Weather Response Plan has been activated, effective Nov.7, 2022 due to the ECCC forecast showing lows of zero and snow flurries with accumulation.
Extreme Weather Response shelters and warming centres have been activated and will be open overnight tonight Nov 8th
#yy
VictoriaReady retweeted
❄️Due to extreme weather, the City has opened a warming centre from 11 p.m. Nov 7 to 8 a.m. Nov 8 at the James Bay United Church at 511 Michigan St.
VictoriaReady retweeted
.@PrepareCRD in partnership with @GeoBC has launched the Regional Tsunami Portal to help our region better prepare for tsunami and what to do should one occur. Get to know where the Tsunami Hazard Zones are and plan your evacuation route: maps.prepareyourself.ca
ALT Do you know your Tsunami Hazard Zone? Plan Now. Act Later.
The Regional Emergency Management Partnership in partnership with @GeoBC has launched the Regional Tsunami Portal to help@our region better prepare for tsunami. Info will be shared at 1:30pm today: m.youtube.com/watch?v=w2y3VU…