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Starting Saturday, a number of large storms and significant rainfall is expected to hit B.C. The biggest storm is expected to arrive on Tuesday. Environment Canada will continue to update the forecast, but the Province of B.C. is encouraging residents to prepare now.

Keep a close eye on weather reports from your area from Environment Canada, check regularly for updates, warnings, and alerts from local governments and First Nation authorities. Make sure your emergency supplies include drinking water stored in an accessible place, and if you don't need to travel during stormy weather, please stay home. If you are required to drive, Check Drive BC for updates and make sure your vehicle has food, water, warm clothes and blankets and other emergency supplies.

How to stay up-to-date with emergency news in B.C.:

• For First Nations and their members to receive updates about emergency events in your community and additional supports: https://www.fness-eoc.ca/
• Weather alerts: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=bc
• Evacuation orders/alerts: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/
• Supports for people and communities: https://www.gov.bc.ca/FloodResponse
• Donate to help people affected by flooding: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/94172/donate/1
• Know before you go with current travel advisories: https://www.tranbc.ca/current-travel-advisories/
• Prepare for emergencies: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../emergency-management/preparedbc

 To better support British Columbians impacted by recent flooding and landslides, The Province of B.C. has opened a new ServiceBC helpline. Call 1-833-376-2452 to get connected to emergency and agricultural supports, mental health supports, information on essential travel and road conditions, and more. The line is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, seven days a week.