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Monday, December 4, 2023 2:02 PM
The Province is encouraging people to prepare and be vigilant as several weather warnings have been issued for a storm that will bring heavy rain, strong winds and snow to some areas. The storm will impact B.C. on Monday, Dec. 4, and should ease on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:30 AM
People who want to help shape and improve how the Province provides financial support following a disaster now have until the end of January 2024.
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Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:00 AM
Winter is coming and the Province is helping ensure people in B.C. are prepared for the arrival of colder temperatures and other winter hazards with new cold-weather response funding and preparedness resources.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:09 AM
To help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, the Province is providing funding to the City of Richmond for a pair of flood-mitigation projects.
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:15 AM
Thousands of people throughout the province will be taking part in the 2023 Great British Columbia ShakeOut, by practising what to do during an earthquake.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 8:45 AM
British Columbians are invited to provide input to help shape and improve new emergency-management regulations, including post-emergency financial assistance for people recovering from a disaster.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:22 AM
People and communities in British Columbia will be better prepared for emergencies and disasters under the most comprehensive and progressive emergency management framework in Canada with the introduction of the emergency and disaster management act, and the launch of an expert task force on emergencies.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023 8:30 AM
Building on ongoing work with local communities to prepare for extreme temperatures, new funding will help assess and plan for the risks of extreme heat and cold that B.C. has been experiencing due to climate change.
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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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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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