For up-to-date and accurate information regarding road closures, border crossing, wildfires, and air quality:
To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia,
please call 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of our response.
Links to general information about fires:
- EmergencyInfoBC Online source for emergency alerts
- DriveBC Road conditions and closures
- BC Air Quality The Air Quality Health Index is a health protection tool that is designed to help you make decisions to protect your health by limiting short-term exposure to air pollution and adjusting your activity levels during increased levels of air pollution
For up-to-date and accurate information regarding the Inkaneep Creek wildfire, please reference these official links:
To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia,
please call 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of our response.
Links to general information about fires:
- EmergencyInfoBC Online source for emergency alerts
- DriveBC Road conditions and closures
- BC Air Quality The Air Quality Health Index is a health protection tool that is designed to help you make decisions to protect your health by limiting short-term exposure to air pollution and adjusting your activity levels during increased levels of air pollution
Know Before You Go:
Planning and Prevention Measures
To protect yourself and do your part in the containment of the virus, follow the same advice for cold and flu season:
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- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid others who are unwell.
- Stay home when you are sick.
Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website for more detailed preventative measures.
Traveling Safely & Responsibly
Plan For Safe & Responsible Travel
Traveling in BC may be a little different this year. We’ll need to take more time with planning, and be more conscious of our impact on communities—especially the smaller ones when we visit.
As a starting point, Destination BC has compiled 10 tips to help you plan and travel responsibly in BC this season.