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Monday, May 6, 2019 8:30 AM
British Columbians only need to recall the last two flood and wildfire seasons to be reminded of some of the hazards in the province and the importance of being prepared.
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Thursday, May 2, 2019 3:47 PM
In 2017 and 2018, British Columbians were stricken by record-setting flood and fire seasons. The impacts are still being felt in communities like Grand Forks and Ashcroft.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019 10:00 AM
The B.C. government has released its updated action plan in response to the government-commissioned, independent Abbott/Chapman report on the unprecedented 2017 wildfire and flood seasons in British Columbia.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:45 AM
Supporting First Nations communities in emergency situations is a priority for the Government of Canada. First Nations communities are often vulnerable because of their remote locations, and the government is committed to ensuring everyone in Canada has access to quick, reliable emergency services.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019 3:45 PM
Six Public Safety Lifeline volunteers are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to emergency and disaster response throughout the province as part of National Volunteer Week, April 7 to 13, 2019.
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Sunday, April 7, 2019 8:30 AM
Every April, Tsunami Preparedness Week reminds British Columbians of the ever-present risk of earthquake and tsunami activity in B.C.
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Saturday, March 23, 2019 11:15 AM
The Province is providing $18.6 million in one-time funding to ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups throughout the province to be used over the next three years.
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Friday, March 22, 2019 7:00 AM
Sixty-three local and regional governments and First Nations communities have been approved to receive their share of nearly $1.5 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency operations centres (EOCs) and related emergency training.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:30 AM
In the wake of two of the worst wildfire seasons on record, the British Columbia government is stepping up with more fire prevention strategies, programs and funding to help keep British Columbians and their communities safe this summer.
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Saturday, March 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has issued the following statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day 2019:
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