Emergency contacts.
It’s a good idea to keep emergency contacts available at all times. Keep this list for your fridge or wallet, and include contacts for nearby friends or family who can assist in a crisis.
To report emergencies
- Police, Fire, Ambulance: Dial 911
For any life-threatening emergency, contact 911 immediately. This number connects you to emergency services for police, fire, and medical assistance. - Floods, landslides, spills or other hazards (24 hr): 1-800-663-3456
- Reporting of Wildfires: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell
- Power lines / electrical hazards: 911
- Fortis: 1-866-436-7847
- Gas leak: Fortis
- Emergency Line: 1-800-663-9911 or 911
- Highways: Drive BC
Health & Medical Supports
- HealthLink BC: Dial 811
Provides non-emergency health information and advice. Available 24/7 with translation services in over 130 languages. - Poison Control Centre: 1-800-567-8911
Offers immediate advice in case of poisoning or toxic exposure. - BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code)
Provides confidential mental health support, available 24/7.
Emergency Management & Public Safety BC
- Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC): 1-800-663-3456
For information and assistance related to provincial emergency management and response. - BC Wildfire Service: 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone
Report a wildfire or receive information on current wildfire activity.
Environmental Emergencies
- BC Environmental Emergency Program: 1-800-663-3456
Report oil spills, hazardous materials incidents, and other environmental emergencies. - Avalanche Information: 1-800-667-1105
Access the latest avalanche forecasts and warnings for backcountry areas.
Community & Social Support
- BC Services: Dial 211
Connects you to a wide range of community, government, and social services across British Columbia
Emergency Management Creston
- Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Coordinator: 250-402-3255
For more information about the Town of Creston Emergency Management Program.
Available Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM local time.