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.