Recovery

The Province of British Columbia has excellent resources on disaster recovery for the public. Learn about: 

• Interim needs and financial supports:
  • Check your insurance first 
  • Financial assistance in a disaster 
  • Get help with your utilities 
  • Find federal government programs 
  • Get help with provincial income or consumption taxes
  • Get help with BC student loans 
• Health resources:
  • Access mental health supports 
  • Call 8-1-1 
  • Supports for First Nations 
  • Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke 
• Steps to recovery:
  • Take care of yourself and your family 
  • Insurance 
  • Important first steps for your property 
  • Re-entering your home 
  • Food, medicine, water and sewage 
  • Cleaning up 
  • Replacing documents and money 
• Information for travellers
• Resources for business and industry:
  • Agriculture and ranching resources 
  • Business resources 
  • Migrant worker information 
  • Resources for childcare providers  
• How you can help:
  • Make a financial donation 
  • Volunteer