This file represents an aggregated dataset that shows previously active Orders and Alerts in the Province as initiated by Local Governments or First Nations. Start dates, re-installment dates and All Clear Dates for each Evacuation Order and Alert are included in this multipart polygon dataset. The dataset includes records beginning summer 2017 until the present day. Orders and Alerts that are currently active are found in [Evacuation Orders and Alerts](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/evacuation-orders-and-alerts).

This file represents an aggregated dataset that shows previously active Orders and Alerts in the Province as initiated by Local Governments or First Nations. Start dates, re-installment dates and All Clear Dates for each Evacuation Order and Alert are included in this multipart polygon dataset. The dataset includes records beginning summer 2017 until the present day. Orders and Alerts that are currently active are found in [Evacuation Orders and Alerts](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/evacuation-orders-and-alerts).

During a declared emergency event, this file represents an aggregated dataset that shows all of the active Orders and Alerts in the Province as initiated by the Local Governments or First Nations. When an Order or Alert is rescinded, its status changes to All Clear. The polygon is removed from this layer and copied to the [Historical Orders and Alerts dataset](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/historical-orders-and-alerts).

DEPRECATED: During a declared emergency event, this dataset will include the communities affected by Evacuation Order Orders and Alerts, which represents the populated communities and First Nations in the province, and their current evacuation status.

The Tsunami Notification Zone classifications are used to differentiate the notification areas along the coast of BC. These Zones are used to add BC specific information to tsunami alerts issued from West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Center. BC tsunami alerts are disseminated via the Provincial Emergency Notification System (PENS) which encompasses automated phone calls to key stakeholders, faxes, email distribution and updates on the emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca website as well as Environment Canada's WeatherOffice, WeatherRadio and MediaWeb services. Each zone has a corresponding level of general risk associated with it, based on a suite of potential tsunami scenarios, which allows emergency managers to estimate the level of risk in each zone.

Environment Canada issues weather alerts about weather related hazards in order to notify those in affected areas so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their property from harm. Alerts are classified depending on the severity and timing of the subject event and include: warnings, watches, advisories and statements. Warnings are usually issued six to 24 hours in advance, although some severe weather (such as thunderstorms and tornadoes) can occur rapidly, with less than a half hours' notice.

Current weather induced overland flood alertsThe Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) issues several categories of flood alert throughout the year including riverine flooding due to snowmelt and rainfall, wind and wave induced shoreline flooding and ice pileup, and rainfall induced overland flooding. This layer demonstrates the location and/or extend of current alerts due to rainfall induced overland flooding. The types are defined below:Overland Flood Warning: A severe weather warning that is issued to alert the public that overland flooding is imminent or occurring in the warned area. Overland flooding is a quick onset of flood conditions, usually occurring after heavy rain that may not be linked to a specific waterway or lake. Rainfall intensity and duration, topography, soil conditions and ground cover are factors impacting overland flooding. Overland flooding can also occur because of a sudden release of water held by an ice jam.Overland Flood Watch: A severe weather watch that is issued when conditions are favourable for overland flooding. Normally issued when significant rainfall is expected in locations with saturated soil.

This data set shows the notices and alerts published on [the City of Montreal's website] (https://montreal.ca/avis-et-alertes). Advisories and alerts provide important information to the public in case of emergency and in situations that may have an impact on daily life (boil water advisory, construction, pool closure, etc.).**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

- Service of administrative emergency call center agreements:This information layer alerts users to telephone respondents for emergency calls that have a 10-digit number.In fact, the “Serte Entente” layer indicates how cities/MRCs are served using a satellite phone to reach administrative emergency call centers, i.e. 9-1-1 emergency call centers that provide a 10-digit emergency telephone number for portions of their territory that do not have cellular coverage (and therefore, no 9-1-1 coverage).- 9-1-1 service (cellular coverage):This information layer alerts users about telephone respondents for 9-1-1 emergency calls.In fact, the “9-1-1 Service (cellular coverage)” layer indicates the cities/MRCs that are served using a cell phone to reach the 9-1-1 emergency center for portions of their territory that are within cellular coverage. Indeed, the layer clarifies the reality of service, since it is intersected by the combined Quebec cellular coverage of Rogers and Bell.Bell Mobile Coverage:Bell mobility 4G HSPA, LTE and 5G cellular coverage for the province of Quebec.Cellular coverage makes it possible to improve 9-1-1 service in Quebec by specifying the areas where cellular devices can be used.It is a layer of information that is restricted to distribution within the Ministry of Public Safety and to 9-1-1 emergency call centers.Rogers mobile coverage:Rogers Communications cellular coverage for the province of QuebecCellular coverage makes it possible to improve 9-1-1 service in Quebec by specifying the areas where cellular devices can be used.It is a layer of information that is restricted to distribution within the Ministry of Public Safety and to 9-1-1 emergency call centers.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

During a declared emergency event, this dataset will include the facilities that provide Emergency Social Service assistance.