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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 9:30 AM
When flood waters rise, the Government of B.C. is ready to assist local governments by helping prepare communities and responding to flooding where necessary.
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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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Saturday, May 9, 2020 8:30 AM
With temperatures rising throughout the province, British Columbians are urged to take steps to prepare for the possibility of flooding.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:30 AM
With annual flood and wildfire seasons approaching in British Columbia and physical distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the Province is launching a digital registration system for Emergency Support Services (ESS).
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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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Monday, February 24, 2020 8:30 AM
Local and regional governments in 18 communities have been approved to receive their share of more than $12 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support structural flood mitigation projects.
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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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Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:05 AM
Twenty-two local and regional governments have been approved to receive their share of more than $3 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support flood risk assessment, mapping and mitigation planning.
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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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