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FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Happy Family Day! Here is some exciting news 🎉
Our updated Pet Emergency Plan is here! 🐾
The updated plan includes:
Pet preparedness tips from @BC_SPCA & CDART ✔️
Extra space to write & more ✔️
Pets are part of the family too! Make their plan today: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan#…
ALT Pet emergency plan booklet in a person's hand
ALT First two pages of pet emergency plan booklet
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Good news! 🔊🔊
Due to popular demand, the registration deadline for the CLIMATE RESILIENCE course has been extended to 4th October. Don’t miss this chance!
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From Sept 30 to Nov 4, 2024, BC schools can enter the FireSmart BC Classroom Contest by submitting a class photo of their participation in the Education Program! This is a great chance to win prizes while teaching wildfire safety!
Learn more: firesmartbc.ca/classroomcont…
ALT The image shows a school assembly taking place children are facing the front of the assembly where a wildfire fighter is presenting. Kids have their arms raised responding to the presenter.
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watch for Vernon, Kamloops, Shuswap and Merritt areas dlvr.it/TB4Hch
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Cook’s Ferry Indian Band offering paid fire mitigation work to public dlvr.it/T9tKYs #Kamloops
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Episode 39 of the #GetFireSmartPodcast is live!
We hosted Vic Upshaw, the response support supervisor for @fnessbc, and Craig Moore, the founder and president of Rider Ventures, to share their experience in wildfire resilience and response.
Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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The Doig First Nation has issued an #Evacuation Order for the Doig First Nation reserve due to #BCwildfire. Impacted residents must leave now. More info: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ev…
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
The #BCWildfire Service continues to respond to wildfire G90267, now estimated at 800 hectares in size. Wildfire G90267 is currently burning at Ranks 4 and 5 and is exhibiting extreme fire behaviour.
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Our Emergency Preparedness Week theme is using technology before, during & after emergencies 📱💻
We just launched a tool that makes it easier to complete a home emergency plan. Use our online #EmergencyReady Plan & in about 30 mins you’ll be done.
PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady
ALT Emergency preparedness week. Make your plan. Use PreparedBC's new emergency ready plan. Laptop with checklist.
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Our Emergency Preparedness Week webinar is happening today at 5:30PM (PDT)!
It’s not too late to register. Join us for a chance to win a 4-person emergency kit & learn how to prepare for emergencies.
Register here: ow.ly/zhW450RvgCY 👈
#EPWeek2024
ALT EP Week webinar happening today. May 9, 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. Participate for a chance to win a 4-person emergency kit.
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
FireSmart BC and @fnessbc visited Ron Brent Elementary in Prince George, BC to introduce the FireSmart BC Education Program and deliver two lesson plans to students. Watch this video to see the Education Program in action!
Learn more at: tinyurl.com/4394zxya
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
On March 16, #BCWildfire participated in phase one of a prescribed burn project with the Ashcroft Indian Band, Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department, @fnessbc, as well as Colleen Ross and Ed Singer and staff. This phase covered 5.5 ha, provided cross training and knowledge sharing.
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Join @FNESSBC for an exciting all-ages 2-day firefighting bootcamp! Youth will be led by the Victoria and Esquimalt Fire Department on the Canadian Forces Base training grounds. Sign up for their workshop in the GOV app. 🧯
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To learn more about the Lot 47 Prescribed Fire Project, which was one of several burns conducted near Lytton last year, watch the full case study video: ow.ly/VcRS50QNNcm
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Snowfall warnings & special weather statements issued for parts of BC.
Gather supplies (food, water & blankets) in case of a power outage ✔️
Avoid unnecessary travel ✔️
Follow @DriveBC & @TranBC for travel info & visit weather.gc.ca for more
PreparedBC.ca/WinterWeather
ALT Severe winter weather and storm preparedness. Houses, roads and buildings covered in snow.
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Heavy rains increase the chance of flooding. Here are some ways to stay safe:
Keep away from fast-moving water 💧
Follow @EmergencyInfoBC for alerts & visit River Forecast Centre for flood watches/advisories: ow.ly/rnKZ50PXptu
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/floods
ALT Flood preparedness
FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
HEADS UP: The atmospheric river expected today is forcing the closure of Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon.
READ MORE: trib.al/CMA1I34
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FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society retweeted
Last week, we had a great workshop in Merritt BC on Indigenous fire effects monitoring - stay tuned for a collaboratively designed initiative. Thanks to @fnessbc for their leadership and amazing colleagues who attended from close and far away ❤️ #goodfire #fireback
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The Resiliency Centre and Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre provide support for wildfire evacuees and those experiencing structural loss following the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
For more information, visit ow.ly/xUhU50PJt5z.
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RT @CPHO_Canada:
#CulturalSafety: Hope for Wellness Help offers immediate mental health counselling & crisis intervention to all Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Counselling is offered in English & French, as well as Cree, Ojibway & Inuktitut by request: ow.ly/zomv50Ppb16
