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To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”
Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others in your community 
Here are some ways to get prepared:
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Know the hazards in your community: www.PreparedBC.ca/Hazards
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Gather your emergency supplies: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit
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Make your home emergency plan: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady
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Get to know your community members: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek
As well:
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Keep yards fire safe and clean
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Download the BC Wildfire and VoyentAlert apps, to ensure you're up to date on the latest information
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Planning on burning on your property? Ensure you have a burn permit, and are following all local restrictions and ventilation guidelines. For more information, visit http://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../smoke-burning/ventilation-index and www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
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Go over your emergency and evacuation plan with your family