Environment

Floods create many health and safety risks, as well as road closures, power outages, and other disruptions that may create stress and affect your ability to access services.

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) inspect public and commercial pools, hot tubs, spray pools and wading pools to assess compliance with Pool Regulation.

Take steps to prepare for periods of drought. Conserve water and protect your health.

Fall and winter in the Island Health region may see an increase in health risks due to cold, snowfall, flooding and power outages during storms. Learn how to prepare for these events to keep you and your family safe.

Avian influenza – also known as “bird flu” – is a disease caused by a type of flu virus that mostly affects birds. However, it can sometimes spread to people and other animals.

Learn the risks associated with excessive heat and prepare in advance to stay safe and healthy.

Our Ecosystem is our health system. Tools to strengthen climate resilience and health through adaptative capacity, design of our communities and injury prevention.

Wood smoke, like other smoke, is a source of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which may cause health problems.

Why make spaces smoke-free? Because there is no risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke.