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Thursday, May 10, 2018 9:52 AM
The new wireless Alert Ready system was tested in British Columbia on May 9, 2018, and across Canada earlier in the week. Although many British Columbians received the alerts, many others did not.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 8:45 AM
Wireless alerts will be tested for the first time in B.C. at 1:55 p.m. Pacific time on May 9, 2018, as part of a federal-provincial government initiative to improve public safety in the event of emergency.
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Friday, May 4, 2018 5:00 PM
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible British Columbians in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (including municipalities, unincorporated areas and First Nations) who may have been impacted by flooding that began on April 26, 2018.
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Friday, May 4, 2018 6:00 AM
Communities throughout B.C. are now benefiting from $33.5 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding.
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Thursday, May 3, 2018 3:15 PM
With the potential for continued flooding in the Interior regions of the province, residents need to be vigilant with their safety.
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Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:35 PM
People living either upstream or downstream from the Nicola Lake Dam are being advised to take precautions and prepare for high water levels.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018 7:00 AM
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible British Columbians in the central Interior who may have been impacted by overland flooding or landslides from heavy rains that began on March 22, 2018.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:00 AM
As part of National Volunteer Week, the Government of British Columbia has recognized six Public Safety Lifeline volunteers for their contributions to emergency and disaster response throughout the province.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:00 AM
On April 6, 2018, emergency alerts in British Columbia issued through the national Alert Ready program will also be sent to compatible wireless devices, such as smartphones, to ensure more people have the information they need to act quickly in an emergency.
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Monday, March 19, 2018 9:15 AM
Earthquakes, wildfires, extended power outages and severe weather emerged as some of the top hazards that concern British Columbians, according to a recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Emergency Management BC.
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