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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8:00 AM
Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement regarding assistance provided by the Canadian Armed Forces for this year’s wildfire season:
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:17 AM
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and heat.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023 8:00 AM
To ensure that the life-saving work of Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) groups and their volunteers are there when people need help in the backcountry, the Province is providing nearly $6 million in annual funding.
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Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:00 AM
To help communities better prepare for climate-related emergencies and keep people safer, the Province is providing funding for nine community risk-reduction and climate-adaptation projects.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023 8:10 PM
The Province continues to provide support to evacuees in northeast B.C. who require assistance through Emergency Support Services (ESS), such as lodging, food, clothing and other incidentals.
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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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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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Thursday, March 30, 2023 2:50 PM
More than 57 First Nations and local governments will receive funding to improve and modernize emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies.
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Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 PM
More than 110 volunteer and composite fire departments throughout B.C. will receive their share of $6.3 million for equipment and training to bolster firefighting response to make people and communities safer.
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Friday, December 2, 2022 1:15 PM
The Province has released results of the independent review and public consultation of government’s operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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