Canada: British Columbia extreme heat preparedness guide

The PreparedBC Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide provides practical, easy-to-follow steps to help individuals, families, and communities stay safe before, during, and after extreme heat events. It explains who is most at risk, how to assess and prepare your home, where to find reliable information, and what actions to take as temperatures rise-including using cooling centres, identifying "heat buddies," staying hydrated, and recognizing the signs of heat-related illness. The guide emphasizes that extreme heat is becoming more frequent and dangerous due to climate change, but heat-related illness and death are preventable with planning, timely action, and community support.