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Sunday, September 20, 2020 10:15 AM
Local, regional, and Indigenous governments in communities throughout the province have been approved to receive their share of up to $3.4 million in provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Funds (CEPF), while an additional $14.5 million from the CEPF is being allocated to new project intakes over the next several months.
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:33 AM
As the May long weekend approaches, government reminds people to avoid all non-essential travel in the province to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and instead stay local if you do decide to enjoy the outdoors.
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Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:00 PM
Over the Easter long weekend, British Columbians are asked to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding all non-essential travel, staying home and finding virtual ways to connect and celebrate with family and friends.
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Friday, May 24, 2019 10:15 AM
To support community resiliency in the face of wildfires, floods and other emergencies, the Province is giving a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for local governments and First Nations.
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Friday, May 10, 2019 12:00 PM
British Columbians now have more resources for creating an emergency kit. The Partners in Preparedness program has expanded to include outdoor recreation retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC).
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Friday, May 10, 2019 10:25 AM
Volunteer and composite fire departments throughout B.C. will receive a $5-million boost for equipment and training through the Province’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), distributed through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:00 AM
Another six communities have been approved to receive a share of approximately $3 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency social services.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:30 AM
Communities throughout British Columbia will receive approximately $2 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency social services.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 4:34 PM
With the flood situation in many parts of the province beginning to stabilize, the Government of British Columbia has amended its request for federal assistance to support B.C.’s response to flooding.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018 2:36 PM
In response to Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth’s request for federal support to assist British Columbia's work on flooding in B.C., Farnworth has expressed his gratitude and thanks for the federal government’s commitment to help:
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