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Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:40 PM
To help ensure accommodation is available for critical-response personnel and the tens of thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires, the Province is restricting travel for the purpose of staying in temporary accommodation in several communities in the Okanagan.
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Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:15 AM
The Province is preparing for extreme fire behaviour due to potential dry lightning and strong winds.
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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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Thursday, May 11, 2023 11:33 AM
With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 11:45 AM
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, a nationwide test of Canada’s emergency alerting system will take place at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
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Thursday, April 13, 2023 1:46 PM
As warmer weather approaches, British Columbians are encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of climate-related hazards, such as floods and wildfires, which are becoming increasingly common.
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Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:00 AM
Coastal communities in B.C. are at risk of tsunamis and the Province is reminding people about the importance of getting prepared as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week from April 9-15, 2023.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023 2:50 PM
More than 57 First Nations and local governments will receive funding to improve and modernize emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:22 PM
Historic provincial investments will support communities in preparing for the risk of natural disasters related to climate change, along with a new one-stop online platform to help people and communities better prepare for, mitigate and understand disaster and climate risks.
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