Wildfires are affecting agricultural operations in several areas of the SLRD. Farmers, ranchers and livestock owners in areas affected by Evacuation Alerts and Orders are encouraged to plan early and be prepared to act as conditions change.
Agricultural emergency preparedness resources, including information about livestock evacuation, animal welfare and available supports, are available on this page.
If your agricultural operation is impacted by wildfire evacuation measures and you need support coordinating livestock, animals or other emergency needs, please contact the SLRD’s Agricultural Coordinator directly at 604-384-7329.
Wildfire Preparedness
Guidance on how to reduce wildfire risks for farms and ranches through FireSmart practices tailored to agricultural operations.
This resource is a two-part workshop series in Webinar form for farmers and ranchers on the potential wildfire risks to agricultural operations and the measures producers can take to prepare for and mitigate those risks.
A provincial program that registers and tracks the location of animals and agricultural operations, helping ensure effective response during emergencies.
A checklist to help prepare ahead of time for an emergency such as a wildfire or a flood. There are also tips for what to do if an Evacuation Alert or Evacuation Order is issued.
Contains general considerations that apply to most producers to prepare for a variety of different disaster events and tips that are typically applicable only for certain disaster events or only to livestock producers.
Available for producers of: Pork, Dairy, Poultry, Beef and small Mixed Farms. These are interactive guides tailored to specific sectors to prepare for and mitigate the impact of potential emergencies on farm and ranches including fillable forms to develop an emergency management plan for your operation.
AgSafe BC provides a package of resources which is applicable in scenarios when evacuation of a farm or ranch operation is necessary. This includes an Evacuation Checklist.
Designed to assist agricultural producers to assess flood risk and vulnerability, and to identify suitable farm and ranch-level strategies for reducing the impact of a flooding event.
The SLRD Agriculture Emergency Plan outlines how the SLRD supports agricultural operations during emergency events. While the plan is primarily intended as an operational resource for SLRD staff, it may also be useful for farmers, ranchers and community partners seeking to understand the SLRD’s approach to agricultural emergency preparedness and response.
The SLRD’s Electoral Areas are home to more than 117 commercial farms and ranches, with many more small-scale agricultural holdings contributing to local food security and rural livelihoods. The region’s mountainous terrain, challenging transportation network and limited communication infrastructure in rural and remote areas pose significant challenges during emergencies such as wildfires, flood and landslides – all of which are frequent in the SLRD.
Preparing farms, ranches and rural properties for emergencies helps protect livelihoods, food security and animal welfare. This page contains key resources to support agricultural operators in building resilience to wildfire, flooding and other emergencies.
