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UBCO Wildfire Resources
The wildfires in the Okanagan and across the country this summer have caused significant damage and have greatly impacted the lives and communities of thousands of Canadians. Currently, UBCO is unharmed by fires but is on evacuation alert, and the region remains under a Provincial state of emergency and non-essential travel ban. First responders continue to make progress on fires in the region. UBCO is central in the effort, housing over 800 firefighters, wildfire personnel, and critical firefighting equipment from across the country.
UBCO Wildfires Resources:
- Financial support is available to students who have been displaced or negatively affected by the wildfires:
- There is an Emergency Funding Form that students can fill out that will be reviewed by the Enrolment Services team.
- Donations can be made to the fund using this link.
- Register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ for up-to-date information on evacuation and next steps.
- The Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool is a new digital platform for Emergency Support Services. ERA is designed to increase the efficiency and speed of service delivery for evacuees across the province.
General Guidance Resources:
- Identify and evaluate where the potential for exposure to wildfire smoke exists.
- Become familiarized with the local Air Quality Health Index for obtaining health risk levels.
