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Monday, May 22, 2017 6:07 PM
Following recent flooding events earlier this month and with the potential for more seasonal flooding in communities surrounding the Okanagan Lake in the coming weeks due to increased snowmelt and forecasted warmer weather, Emergency Management BC asks that residents in the area take precautions to ensure personal safety.
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Friday, March 31, 2017 2:30 PM
As part of the Province’s over $80-million investment in emergency preparedness and public safety, MLA for Chilliwack-Hope Laurie Throness has announced a number of flood prevention projects for the region on behalf of Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 8:30 AM
Residents of Port Renfrew and the Pacheedaht First Nation will receive increased capability for tsunami warnings and the potential to provide earthquake early warnings, thanks to a $550,000 contribution from the BC Disaster Mitigation Program to the Capital Regional District (CRD).
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Monday, March 27, 2017 11:35 AM
As part of the Province’s investment of over $80 million in emergency preparedness and public safety, MLA for Fraser-Nicola Jackie Tegart has announced support for flood prevention projects on behalf of Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto.
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Monday, March 27, 2017 10:24 AM
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Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, announced $5 million in one-time funding to provide essential supports and equipment renewals for the B.C. Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA).
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Friday, October 7, 2016 3:10 PM
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.
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:15 AM
As part of the public-safety funding announced in the 2016 provincial budget, the Province is committing $16.6 million toward a flood mitigation project in Richmond that will upgrade multiple pump stations.
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