BC Hydro is urging British Columbians to get storm-ready, warning that a La Niña weather pattern and lingering drought could make this season one of the most volatile in years.

The utility says a new survey shows a generational gap in preparedness: while most residents aged 35 to 54 have emergency kits ready, more than half of 18- to 34-year-olds do not — despite acknowledging storms are becoming more frequent.

“Even with the unprecedented surge, our crews responded faster than ever. But with La Niña expected to intensify storm activity this fall and winter – on top of the effects of multi-year drought – it’s more important than ever for British Columbians to be prepared,” said BC Hydro spokesperson Susie Rieder.

In 2024, weather caused outages for more than 1.4 million BC Hydro custome

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