Hazards that could affect our city

Emergencies and disasters have happened in Vancouver in the past and can happen again. Learn about the hazards that could become emergencies and how to prepare for them.

Having an emergency plan and supplies will help with most hazards. Specific hazards may require additional preparations. 

Hazard & Risk Explorer

In this interactive Hazard & Risk Explorer, we review 4 key hazards: earthquake, extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and coastal flooding.

Navigate through the hazards to learn about the risks, how you can prepare, and steps the City is taking to mitigate and prepare.

Launch the Hazard & Risk Explorer

Printable hazard fact sheets available in: English (156 KB)| Français (173 KB) | 繁體中文 (586 KB) | 简体中文 (480 KB) | Tagalog (159 KB) | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (249 KB)| Tiếng Việt (206 KB) | فارسی (618 KB)| Español (164 KB) | 한국어 (325 KB) | Português (164 KB) | 日本語  (403 KB)

Top hazards of concern

Review how the following hazards could affect you. If you spend time outside of the city, there may be other hazards to consider. 

Emergency preparedness

Get the help, information, and training you need to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe during an emergency.

Resilient Vancouver

Resilient Vancouver is a citywide strategy that looks at the challenges facing our city and builds capacity for dealing with them.

Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

Learn about how we are taking action to reduce risks and adapt to hazards that affect Vancouver.