Extreme Heat & Wildfire Smoke Response Preparation (2025)

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Energy & Climate

Online Learning Event

Free
Free (Member Cost)

Start: May 6, 2025

Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Online (Zoom)

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May 3 – May 3, 2026

Program Description

An Overview

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are now an annual risk for people in our communities. We recognize the need for reliable systems to ensure the health and wellbeing of tenants, clients, and staff during these events.

Hear from a Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer and BC Housing on how you can prepare for and protect those in our communities from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire smoke. 

Who Should Attend?

Non-Profit Housing Providers, Service Providers

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Identify who is the most vulnerable to extreme heat and wildfire smoke related illness and impacts
  • Best strategies to mitigate risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
  • Tools and resources available to non-profit housing providers
  • How to develop an extreme heat and wildfire smoke emergency response plan