British Columbia is full of opportunities and unforgettable recreational experiences. But to safely enjoy this province, everyone venturing out into the wilderness has the responsibility of adequately preparing for the trip.

VICTORIA – Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto announced Emergency Management BC’s (EMBC) endorsement of a one-year pilot project for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles – “UAVs” or drones – by search and rescue crews in Coquitlam and Kamloops.

Environment Canada has issued special weather advisories for several regions of the province for extremely cold temperatures and arctic outflows causing strong winds combined with snowfall.

People living on Haida Gwaii will soon know where to safely go in the event a tsunami strikes their coast, thanks to a collaborative project between local First Nations and governments, the Province, BC Hydro and TELUS.

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to eligible British Columbians in areas of the province that were impacted by severe weather and flooding that occurred from Nov. 3-14, 2016.

The final portion of diking designed to provide flood protection for Duncan and the Koksilah industrial and business complex area is now complete thanks to $4.133 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD).

On Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 a.m. millions of people across B.C. will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On”.

A new program to help inspire students throughout the province to do their part to prepare British Columbia families and communities for emergencies is now available in B.C. classrooms.

Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto has issued the following statement to the people of British Columbia on Fire Prevention Week:

The Government of British Columbia is providing $2.5 million to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to undertake debris removal and preventative work, designed to reduce flood risk in the region.