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Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
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
Safety tips this National Electricity Month
As June is National Electricity Month, Michelle and Amy celebrate by sharing tips to stay safe around electricity.
June 13, 2017
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
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
Safety tips this National Electricity Month
As June is National Electricity Month, Michelle and Amy celebrate by sharing tips to stay safe around electricity.
June 13, 2017