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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:15 AM
People and communities will be better protected from natural and climate-driven emergencies with the introduction of a new provincial funding program, which will support disaster risk reduction and climate-adaptation projects in B.C.
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:30 PM
Emergency support services are available to people who are under evacuation order within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, including Fort Nelson and Fort Nelson First Nation due to wildfire.
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:15 AM
With many parts of the province experiencing warmer weather and British Columbia forecast to have an active wildfire season, the Province is introducing an interactive Emergency Ready Planner to help people create an emergency and evacuation plan for their family.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:00 PM
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Friday, April 12, 2024 8:45 AM
People living in coastal B.C. communities are encouraged to get prepared for tsunamis and practise their evacuation plans during Tsunami Preparedness Week April 14-20, 2024.
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Friday, March 15, 2024 8:30 AM
More Emergency Support Services (ESS) responders will be prepared to provide support to evacuees during emergencies thanks to new streamlined training.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:30 PM
The Province is taking action to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by upgrading and expanding B.C.’s firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews.
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Friday, February 2, 2024 8:30 AM
People venturing into British Columbia’s backcountry are encouraged to create a trip plan, be informed about avalanche and weather forecasts, and be prepared for the possibility of an avalanche.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:00 AM
The Province is opening the door for more wildland firefighters with in-depth knowledge of local terrain to join the service.
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Friday, January 19, 2024 8:30 AM
Communities across B.C. will receive funding to enhance cultural safety in local emergency management, helping ensure First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are treated with inclusivity and respect during emergencies.
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