Earthquakes

Earthquakes are perhaps the most dangerous of all natural hazards. British Columbia alone experiences, on average, 450 minor earthquakes every year. 

Drought

Drought can be dangerous to the majority of communities, and can have a dangerous impact on our food supply and forests! Many disasters and problems arise with the onset of drought.

Floods

Floods are the most costly natural disasters in BC in terms of property and environmental damage. They can occur in any region, in the countryside or in cities, at virtually any time of the year.

Forest Fires

The province of BC is experiencing the worst forest fire season in history, with over one million hectares burnt to date in July. Close to 150 new fires were detected within a single 48 hour period.

Landslides

Landslides wreak havoc across BC as dry conditions followed by major rainfall cause the land to shift. This destroys integral infrastructure, spawning habitats, and living communities. 

Heat Domes

Across the province of BC during the extreme heatwave in 2021, an upwards 600 deaths were reported over a seven day period.