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Thursday, June 27, 2024 6:30 AM
People enjoying beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions increase wildfire risk in many areas of the province.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:15 AM
People and communities will be better protected from natural and climate-driven emergencies with the introduction of a new provincial funding program, which will support disaster risk reduction and climate-adaptation projects in B.C.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:45 PM
As B.C. transitions into warmer, drier summer months, the Province continues to take action to help keep people and communities safe from wildfires.
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:30 PM
Emergency support services are available to people who are under evacuation order within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, including Fort Nelson and Fort Nelson First Nation due to wildfire.
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:15 AM
With many parts of the province experiencing warmer weather and British Columbia forecast to have an active wildfire season, the Province is introducing an interactive Emergency Ready Planner to help people create an emergency and evacuation plan for their family.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:00 PM
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:15 AM
A new dedicated wildfire training and education centre at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will welcome the province’s future wildfire fighters.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:15 AM
More communities will benefit from local projects that help keep people safe during disasters and extreme-weather events.
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Monday, March 18, 2024 1:15 PM
The Province is taking several early steps to prepare for the wildfire and drought season, including working proactively with local governments and First Nations to help keep people and communities safe and informed.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:30 PM
The Province is taking action to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by upgrading and expanding B.C.’s firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews.
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