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Friday, August 25, 2023 10:30 AM
Work is underway to restore access on Highway 1 through the southern Interior, after wildfire activity forced closures of sections of the highway.
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Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:30 PM
To ensure the safety of people in the event of an evacuation and the delivery of culturally safe supports for evacuees, the Province is partnering with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc to establish evacuee accommodations for up to 300 people.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:00 AM
To keep people safer and more informed during emergencies, the Province is providing funding to 19 communities to develop and upgrade emergency-evacuation-route plans and public-notification plans.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023 3:05 PM
People in B.C., especially those most at risk of health impacts from extreme heat emergencies, will be better protected as the Province expands access to air conditioners for people who are medically vulnerable and have low incomes.
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Monday, June 26, 2023 10:15 AM
A vital transportation artery in Merritt that was heavily damaged by floodwaters will be rebuilt to a higher standard to make it more resilient to future flooding events and be safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:02 PM
With snow and freezing rain in the forecast, which may cause dangerous road conditions, travel advisories are in place for many areas of B.C., including the Fraser Valley and mid- and south Vancouver Island from Thursday, Dec. 22 until Saturday, Dec. 24.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022 1:20 PM
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service’s Review of Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in Summer 2021 report:
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Monday, December 13, 2021 11:45 AM
With recovery efforts still underway in communities affected by severe flooding and highways damaged by flooding and mudslides, the Province is extending the provincial state of emergency.
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Thursday, December 9, 2021 11:15 AM
A strong winter storm is forecast to affect many parts of B.C. from Friday through to Sunday.
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Monday, November 29, 2021 1:50 PM
With coastal and southwestern B.C. facing heavy rainfall while recovering from severe flooding, the Province is extending the temporary measure to prioritize fuel for essential vehicles and the provincial state of emergency.
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