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As B.C. continues to experience wildfires this summer, here are some resources to keep you informed:

• For information on evacuation orders and alerts, visit Emergency Info BC
• Keep up to date on the provincial wildfire situation
• B.C. Government declares provincial state of emergency

Remember to only call 9-1-1 if there’s an emergency.  Don’t call 9-1-1 for general information or updates.

(Image from the Government of British Columbia)

Wildfire smoke is impacting many parts of British Columbia.

From Dease Lake in the Northwest to the Elk Valley in the southeast, to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, Environment Canada air quality advisories and smoky skies bulletins cover most of B.C.

Metro Vancouver has issued an an air quality advisory  for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke from fires burning throughout the Pacific Northwest. More details in this air quality statement from Environment Canada.  Read more about the Fraser Valley Regional District’s air quality advisory.

Here is some advice from Metro Vancouver:

Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. If you are experiencing symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing, follow the advice of your health care provider. As we are in the summer season with warm temperatures, it is also important to stay cool and hydrated. Indoor spaces with air conditioning may offer relief from both heat and air pollution.

Additional information about air quality advisories and smoky skies bulletins is available from the Government of British Columbia.

As B.C.’s summer heat continues, we have some reminders:

• If someone is in medical distress, call 9-1-1 for help.
• Call 8-1-1 for health questions on heat-related symptoms.
• Check with your city or municipality for  information about community facilities with air conditioning, where you can escape the heat and cool off.

More information about heat-related illness from HealthLinkBC.

E-Comm staff joined our City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police Department Partners in the 40th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade. We’re proud to be a part of this community celebration!

 

We are recognizing Pride Week at E-Comm headquarters.  The E-Comm flag has been temporarily replaced with a special Pride flag.  Find out more about Pride Week.