What counts as a
home emergency?
Not every issue is urgent, but some require immediate attention. These situations are considered emergencies:
- A burst pipe or active water leak
- Complete loss of heat when outdoor temperatures are below 7°C
- Total loss of power (not caused by a local outage)
- Suspected gas leak
Life-Threatening Emergencies
If you are facing a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 right away.
Gas-Related emergencies
If you suspect a gas leak or are experiencing a gas-related emergency, leave the home immediately and call 911 or the FortisBC EmergencyLine at 1-800-663-9911.
Warranty-Related Emergencies (After Hours)
For urgent warranty-related concerns outside regular business hours (including weekends and holidays), call 778-471-2111 to reach our 24-hour emergency line.
Non-Emergency Issues
For all other issues, please submit a service request through the Homeowner Portal