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Know what’s below when you’re digging
In 2017, there were more than 1,200 incidents of damage to underground natural gas lines across British Columbia.
April 25, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
Powering up in a fire zone
Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
August 9, 2017
7 things to know about how we restore your service after a forest fire
If you’re returning from evacuation after a wildfire, here are seven things you need to know about our restoration activities.
July 21, 2017
Awarding safe dig practices in our communities
As safety is our top priority, we wanted to recognize companies who share that value and consistently work safely around our underground infrastructure, by practicing safe digging and excavating.
June 20, 2017
Emergency exercises – training and experience go hand in hand
To recognize Emergency Preparedness Week, we felt a little behind-the-scenes was in order as we walk you through an emergency exercise we conducted earlier this year.
May 24, 2017
How to store and maintain food during an outage
Has the power been out for a while? Food scientist, Karine Lawrence, shares what to do before, during and after a long outage to keep food safe and avoid waste.
March 13, 2017
Know what’s below: ground disturbance safety
In December, FortisBC was proud to host and participate in the second annual British Columbia Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) Ground Disturbance Seminar at our Surrey Operations education centre.
January 4, 2017
Know what’s below when you’re digging
In 2017, there were more than 1,200 incidents of damage to underground natural gas lines across British Columbia.
April 25, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
Powering up in a fire zone
Teams tackled dangerous trees and fresh flare ups to bring power back online to homes after a forest fire in Princeton.
August 9, 2017
7 things to know about how we restore your service after a forest fire
If you’re returning from evacuation after a wildfire, here are seven things you need to know about our restoration activities.
July 21, 2017
Awarding safe dig practices in our communities
As safety is our top priority, we wanted to recognize companies who share that value and consistently work safely around our underground infrastructure, by practicing safe digging and excavating.
June 20, 2017
Emergency exercises – training and experience go hand in hand
To recognize Emergency Preparedness Week, we felt a little behind-the-scenes was in order as we walk you through an emergency exercise we conducted earlier this year.
May 24, 2017
How to store and maintain food during an outage
Has the power been out for a while? Food scientist, Karine Lawrence, shares what to do before, during and after a long outage to keep food safe and avoid waste.
March 13, 2017
Know what’s below: ground disturbance safety
In December, FortisBC was proud to host and participate in the second annual British Columbia Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) Ground Disturbance Seminar at our Surrey Operations education centre.
January 4, 2017