Source change captured:
Emergency Support Services
Overview
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Kamloops
- British Columbia
- Public or Parapublic institution
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Availability timeline
Activities funded
- Emergency registration and short-term evacuee support.
- Reception centre assistance during evacuations.
- Online self-service registration for evacuees in large-scale events.
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
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Emergency Support Services page updated
The Emergency Support Services page now shows detailed guidance on who can use the program, how to register, and the support channels available during an evacuation.
The Emergency Support Services page now includes full program guidance that was not previously visible, covering support for evacuees, the three incident levels, and the types of assistance available such as food, accommodation, clothing, incidentals, and information resources. It also adds detailed registration instructions, including BC Services Card setup, online profile creation, Emergency Support Services file creation, and support contacts such as the Service BC Help Desk at 1-888-356-2741, technical assistance at 1-844-537-7377, and the BC Evacuee Helpline at 1-800-387-4258. The page notes that BC Services Card verification can take up to two weeks and that an Emergency Support Services file expires after one month of inactivity if not linked to an emergency situation.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Kamloops
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a BC Services Card account
- Visit ID.Gov.BC.ca to verify identity and set up the account.
- Use the app or website login option.
- Step 2: Create a user profile
- Complete the profile on ESS.Gov.bc.ca.
- Enter personal and contact details, address, and security questions.
- Step 3: Create an Emergency Support Services file when evacuated
- Open an ESS file online if you are under evacuation and need support.
- Go to the assigned reception centre if required.
Processing and Agreement
- Registration is reviewed through an Emergency Support Services responder.
- Support is provided on a case-by-case basis.
- Approved evacuees receive support through online services, in person, or by e-transfer in some cases.
Additional information
- Residents are encouraged to create a profile on ESS.Gov.bc.ca before an emergency.
- The BC Services Card app can be used to verify identity for evacuee support.
- Online self-registration may be available during large-scale evacuations.
- In-person registration at a reception centre is available if online registration is not possible.
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