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BC Emergency Health Services oversees BC Ambulance Service & BC Patient Transfer Services. Monitored M-F 8-4 except holidays. Moderation: https://xitter.cf/t.co/nJkDRFJxmq

 Vancouver, British Columbia
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Joined June 2014
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Today we honour the memories of Paramedic Chief Jo-Ann Fuller and #Paramedic Ivan Polivka. The two lost their lives in 2010 when their ambulance veered off a narrow road into Kennedy Lake on their return from the hospital in Port Alberni. #LODD #InMemoriam @APBC873
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BC Government News
@BCGovNewsJul 17
Hot weather can affect anyone, and small steps can make a big difference. Swipe through for quick facts about heat and cooling down, plus simple tips to help you stay safe this summer.
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@EmergencyInfoBCJun 16
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued an Evacuation Order for the Casa Loma & Lakeview areas, which were tactically evacuated earlier today due to the Kalamoir Park #BCWildfire. This wildfire poses a threat to safety. Impacted people must evacuate NOW. More info & map: coemergency.ca/emergencies/k…. #BC #Kelowna
Central Ok Emergency@CO_EmergJun 16
An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued as part of the tactical evacuations previously done today in the Casa Loma and Lakeview area due to the Kalamoir Park wildfire. Residents on evacuation order should leave their properties immediately to keep safe. To determine if you are in the evacuation area, view the detailed map showing affected properties at coemergency.ca/map. Visit coemergency.ca/subscribe to subscribe to receive emergency notifications.
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@EmergencyInfoBCJun 16
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for 8805 Kullagh Lake Rd & an Evacuation Alert for approx. 30 addressed properties in the Stump Lake area due to the Kullagh Creek #BCWildfire. This wildfire poses a threat to life & safety. Impacted people under Evacuation Order must evacuate NOW while those under Evacuation Alert must be prepared to leave on short notice. More info & map: eoc.tnrd.ca/eoc/kullagh-cree… #BC
TNRD@TNRDJun 16
Effective June 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm, the TNRD has issued an Evacuation Order for one addressed property (8805 Kullagh Lake) and has issued an Evacuation Alert for approximately 30 addressed properties due to the Kullagh Creek wildfire. More information: eoc.tnrd.ca/eoc/kullagh-cree…
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Central Ok Emergency@CO_EmergJun 16
Emergency support services (ESS) is available to support those who have been evacuated due to the Kalamoir Park Wildfire. A muster centre has been opened at Westbank Lions Community Centre located at 2466 Main Street in West Kelowna to receive evacuees. People needing support during an evacuation are encouraged to create a profile online at ESS.gov.bc.ca. People who have created a profile can log into the online self-service registration tool to receive instructions on the types of support available and how they can be accessed.
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Today we honour the memory of #paramedic Tony Sunderland. Tony died of a heart attack on June 4, 1988, while attending to two critical patients from an MVI near Endako, BC. The 41-year-old was the first BC paramedic to die while on duty. #LODD #InMemoriam @APBC873
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Today we honour the memories of #paramedics Kim Weitzel & Shawn Currier. They were attending a call inside a water-testing shed at the decommissioned Sullivan Mine on this day 20 years ago, when they, along with 2 mine employees, died from a lack of oxygen. #InMemoriam @APBC873
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Today we honour the memory of Theresa Bond. The 42-year-old #paramedic chief and 10-year veteran of BCEHS died in a plane crash en route to a Unit Chief's meeting in Smithers on May 4, 1990. #LODD #InMemoriam @APBC873
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Today we honour the memory of Michael (Mike) Scott Gray. The 39-year-old #paramedic and 11-year veteran of BCEHS died suddenly from a medical condition on April 8, 2008, just after transporting a #patient to VGH. #LODD #InMemoriam
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BC Government News
@BCGovNewsMar 19
Flood Watch issued for BC's South Coast due to heavy rainfall. Stay away from fast-moving water. - @EmergencyInfoBC for information for your area - @DriveBC for road conditions - @PreparedBC for ways to prepare
Text that reads: "Flood watch. South Coast. Water levels are rising and may exceed river banks. Flooding may occur. Stay clear of fast-moving water."

ALT Text that reads: "Flood watch. South Coast. Water levels are rising and may exceed river banks. Flooding may occur. Stay clear of fast-moving water."

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PreparedBC
@PreparedBCMar 17
Coastal #BC is currently experiencing heavy rain. Stay away from fast moving water & riverbanks ✔️ Prepare grab-and-go bags ✔️ Protect your home: PreparedBC.ca/floods The avalanche risk is also high due to warm temps. Avoid avalanche terrain. Check avalanche.ca/map
Flood preparedness. Stay away from fast-moving water, build grab-and-go bags, protect your home from possible flooding and visit PreparedBC.ca/floods.

ALT Flood preparedness. Stay away from fast-moving water, build grab-and-go bags, protect your home from possible flooding and visit PreparedBC.ca/floods.

Avalanche awareness. Stay out of avalanche terrain, Check Avalanche Canada's forecast map for warnings at avalanche.ca/maps

ALT Avalanche awareness. Stay out of avalanche terrain, Check Avalanche Canada's forecast map for warnings at avalanche.ca/maps

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Today we honour and remember #paramedic Carol Schlamp, who died on this day in 1993 when the ambulance she was travelling in struck a rock wall on Highway 1 near Hope. #LODD #WeRemember Photo credit: Barry Stewart
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Today we honour the memory of #paramedics Andreas Goedicke and Wendy Thompson, along with Dr. Jeffrey Dolph and pilots Daniel Jorgensen and Geir Zinke. They died on this day in 1995 when their air #ambulance plane crashed near Masset, killing everyone aboard. #LODD
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BC Government News
@BCGovNews19 Dec 2025
Before heading out this holiday season, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. Pack an emergency kit, extra windshield washer fluid, and always check road conditions. Learn more at gov.bc.ca/WinterDriving
An image of ‎car and ‎text that says, "Holiday driving safety tips: Check conditions before you go. Improve traction with winter tires. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. If you drink, plan a safe ride home"‎

ALT An image of ‎car and ‎text that says, "Holiday driving safety tips: Check conditions before you go. Improve traction with winter tires. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. If you drink, plan a safe ride home"‎

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PreparedBC
@PreparedBC19 Dec 2025
Travel safe this holiday season! 🚗 Install winter tires ✔️ Be aware of tire & chain requirements for your route ✔️ Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle with winter-specific items ✔️ Visit @DriveBC for road info & Weather.gc.ca for weather alerts ✔️
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PreparedBC
@PreparedBC18 Dec 2025
Stormy weather may disrupt holiday travel. Check conditions before you go. Visit: @DriveBC for road info ✔️ Weather.gc.ca for weather info ✔️ @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency updates ✔️ PreparedBC.ca for preparedness resources ✔️
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PreparedBC
@PreparedBC15 Dec 2025
Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for parts of #BC. A Travel Advisory is in place for areas in the Fraser Valley. Avoid rivers and riverbanks, and don’t travel in the affected areas. Follow @EmergencyInfoBC for emergency info and @DriveBC for road conditions.
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@EmergencyInfoBC15 Dec 2025
The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the #NorthShoreMountains. Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood #YVR
Map of area depicting current flood warning levels around the South coastal region of BC. River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the North Shore Mountains area.

ALT Map of area depicting current flood warning levels around the South coastal region of BC. River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the North Shore Mountains area.

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@EmergencyInfoBC15 Dec 2025
The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the High Streamflow Advisory to a Flood Watch for #VancouverIsland including Englishman River & the South Coast including Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound & #SeatoSky. Avoid fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. Info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood
Flood Warning for the Chilliwack River and its tributaries, as well as the North Shore Mountains. Flood Watch for tributaries of the Lower Fraser, including the Lillooet River and tributaries around Pemberton, the Fraser Valley, the Fraser Canyon and the Coast Mountains. A separate Flood Warning remains in effect for the Sumas River. A Flood Watch is also in place for the Kingcome River, Vancouver Island including the Englishman River, and the South Coast including the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. High Streamflow Advisory for Haida Gwaii, the North Coast including Kitimat, Prince Rupert and surrounding areas, and the Central Coast.

ALT Flood Warning for the Chilliwack River and its tributaries, as well as the North Shore Mountains. Flood Watch for tributaries of the Lower Fraser, including the Lillooet River and tributaries around Pemberton, the Fraser Valley, the Fraser Canyon and the Coast Mountains. A separate Flood Warning remains in effect for the Sumas River. A Flood Watch is also in place for the Kingcome River, Vancouver Island including the Englishman River, and the South Coast including the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. High Streamflow Advisory for Haida Gwaii, the North Coast including Kitimat, Prince Rupert and surrounding areas, and the Central Coast.

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