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Monday, June 5, 2023 3:30 PM
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) eligibility has been expanded for people affected by flooding from April 27 until May 16, 2023, and now includes additional areas in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:45 AM
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is available for eligible British Columbians in southeast and central areas of the province who were affected by flooding between April 27 and May 16, 2023.
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Thursday, May 11, 2023 11:33 AM
With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 11:45 AM
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, a nationwide test of Canada’s emergency alerting system will take place at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
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Monday, May 8, 2023 4:05 PM
Lighter than expected rainfall last weekend has relieved pressure on watersheds in B.C.’s Interior, however, people are urged to remain vigilant as conditions can change quickly and warm temperatures are expected this weekend.
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Friday, May 5, 2023 2:47 PM
With increased risk of flooding as well as forecast rain and snowmelt in many regions, people in B.C.’s Interior are urged to prepare for potential flooding through the weekend of May 5-7, 2023.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 3:30 PM
With evolving flood conditions throughout B.C., the Province is continuing to help communities prepare for potential flooding.
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Friday, April 28, 2023 2:20 PM
With warming temperatures increasing the likelihood of rising water levels, British Columbians are encouraged to prepare for potential spring floods, while the Province, local governments and First Nations work together to keep people and communities safe.
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Friday, April 28, 2023 12:45 PM
A significant multi-government agreement to make Sumas Prairie more resilient to flooding was signed on Friday, April 28, 2023, by the Province, Semá:th, Matsqui and Leq’á:mel First Nations, the City of Abbotsford and the City of Chilliwack.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023 3:00 PM
Communities throughout B.C. are better able to withstand floodwaters with the completion of 24 flood-mitigation, risk and hazard assessment projects as part of a joint B.C.-Canada funding program.
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