The following is provided for your information. If you have concerns about ICBC coverage, or know someone who does have concerns have them check with their broker for clarification.

 

In BC, vehicle damage caused by wildfires is covered by optional insurance coverages – comprehensive or specified perils – which are available from ICBC and other insurers. Most BC drivers have optional insurance coverage for wildfires. If you don’t, or if your policy has expired or lapsed, talk to an Autoplan broker before you face the risk of a wildfire.

 

If you’re placed on evacuation alert or ordered to evacuate, you won’t be able to purchase new comprehensive or specified perils coverage or certain other optional own damage coverages until the alert or order has been lifted or you have moved your vehicle from the designated evacuation order or alert zone.

 

If your vehicle is uninsured and you’re placed on an evacuation alert or order, you can purchase basic insurance coverage on a temporary operation permit to move your vehicle to safety. We encourage customers in this situation to contact an Autoplan broker that can assist by phone and email. For more information about insurance coverage and restrictions in affected areas, please contact an Autoplan broker.