Recovery from a disaster consists of a range of activities designed to restore physical, social, and economic conditions to normal pre-event levels. Recovery time can vary depending on the scale of the emergency event and may consist of several stages (short-term, medium-term, and long-term). It will also work towards minimizing future damage to communities and the environment.
Recovery is community-led, complex, and can take years to complete. It requires a collaborative effort from many partners.
Returning Home After an Emergency
If you were evacuated from your home, it is important that you DO NOT return home until you have been advised it's safe to do so. You will be notified once your Evacuation Order has been rescinded.
For more information on recovery and returning home, visit:
Province of BC: Disaster Recovery Resources
If you have questions related to wildfire debris disposal in the SLRD, contact the Environmental Services Department at (604) 894-6371 ext. 292 or email utilities@slrd.bc.ca.
If you have questions about building or rebuilding in the SLRD, contact our Building Department at (604) 894-6371 or email bldgofficial@slrd.bc.ca.
For enquiries concerning riparian applications or wildfire development permit areas, please contact our Planning Department at (604) 894-6371 or email planning@slrd.bc.ca.
Health Resources:
Related links
- Re-entry After the Wildfire: A SLRD Resource Guide
- Emergency Management BC
- Province of BC: Recover after a wildfire
- Indigenous communities & local government emergency resources
- Canadian Red Cross: Preparing for & Coping with the Effects of Disaster or Emergency
- Province of BC: Disaster recovery information for the public
- Interior Health: Natural Disasters & Emergencies