Provincial Support for Agricultural Businesses

In anticipation of increasing wildfire activity, we would like to remind agricultural businesses that support that is in place for Agricultural Producers within the community in case of emergency. The Provincial Support for Agricultural Businesses bulletin is intended to provide enhanced support to the local authority and their agriculture businesses from the Ministry of Agriculture, Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and any other provincial ministry involved in the emergency situation.

Activation of the support within the bulletin is considered when the following conditions are met and a request is made by the local authority to the PREOC.

  • An EMBC task number has been issued for the emergency.
  • The agricultural business operator has requested assistance through his or her local authority.
  • An evaluation of risk and capacity is completed by the local authority with support from AGRI with applicable stakeholders using the pre-established threat assessment form.

The bulletin, threat assessment form and Frequently Asked Questions can be found at www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/Community/responsetk.html.