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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:00 PM
Three weeks ahead of British Columbia’s first full-scale major earthquake exercise in Port Alberni, MLAs are getting an opportunity to experience what “The Big One” might feel like.
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Thursday, May 12, 2016 2:05 PM
As the full scope and scale of impacts from the severe wildfire in Fort McMurray becomes clearer and Alberta transitions from response to resilience efforts, the British Columbia government continues to extend its hand of help with resources to aid the neighbouring province.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:15 AM
Emergency Management BC and the Office of the Fire Commissioner of BC are pleased to announce that they have joined jurisdictions across Canada in signing a three-year licence agreement with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to facilitate the delivery of Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicle Safety Training Programs for first responders.
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Saturday, May 7, 2016 2:10 PM
British Columbia continues to marshal emergency management resources and support to assist neighbouring Albertans who have fled the devastating wildfires.
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Friday, May 6, 2016 10:40 AM
British Columbia is marshalling emergency management resources to assist neighbouring Albertans who have fled the devastating wildfires that have displaced 88,000 from their homes.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10:30 AM
During an emergency, you and your animal companions may be on your own for several days, and your pets will rely on you to help them through it.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:15 PM
As more than a hundred delegates gather in Victoria to put the final touches on the Government of B.C.’s $1.2-million earthquake exercise taking place in Port Alberni on June 7-10, 2016, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto explained the relevance of B.C.’s first ever, full-scale, earthquake exercise to emergency response throughout the entire provincial landscape.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 1:30 PM
March long weekend is a popular time for British Columbians to spend outdoors with friends and family, exploring the vast opportunities that exist in B.C.’s backcountry and trails. A new social media campaign is focused on helping families be fully informed, and prepared for potential risks, so they have fun and return home safely.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016 1:15 PM
The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Province of British Columbia have supported the establishment of a new regional emergency management partnership that will enhance emergency management activity across the Capital Region.
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Monday, February 29, 2016 12:15 PM
An investment of $5-million to Ocean Networks Canada aims to increase the development and use of earthquake early warning systems in B.C. that could enhance life safety for British Columbians living in areas of the province with seismic risk.
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