Emergency preparedness week: Staying safe during wildfires and extreme heat – FNHA
May 8, 2025
As the weather gets warmer, it’s important to prepare for potential emergency events that may occur such as wildfires and extreme heat. These events can affect everyone, but some community members such as Elders, young children, and people with pre-existing conditions are more vulnerable to related health risks. Taking steps to prepare for these emergencies in advance helps protect your health and supports the safety and well-being of your loved ones and community.
Extreme heat
British Columbia is getting hotter each year, increasing the risk of heat-related health emergencies like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Extreme heat occurs when already high temperatures rise even further above seasonal norms, with indoor temperatures above 26°C and outdoor temperatures over 31°C posing health risks. Extreme heat warnings are issued three to four days before the hottest temperatures occur. It is good practice to check the weather daily when it is hot outside.
