Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

Improving emergency preparedness with new regulations

Monday, May 11, 2026 11:45 AM
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Emergency planning, risk assessments established for municipalities, regional districts


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Minister’s statement on Emergency Preparedness Week

Sunday, May 3, 2026 8:00 AM
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Emergency Preparedness Week 2026.

Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement during Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026):


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Planning for travel, being prepared this long weekend

Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:45 AM
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Check fire restrictions, plan for busy roads in B.C.


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B.C. testing emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00 AM
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Provincial test ensures readiness of public alerting system


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Strengthening community resilience in climate emergencies

Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:45 AM
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Funding strengthens community resilience against disasters

Funding will help communities reduce disaster risks, strengthen preparedness


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Encouraging people to prepare for seasonal hazards

Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

Spring flooding, wildfire, drought risks increase as weather warms


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Strengthening emergency support for evacuees

Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:00 AM
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Funding to help communities support evacuees

Funding will help B.C. communities better support evacuees during emergencies


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Minister’s statement on Tsunami Preparedness Week

Monday, April 13, 2026 8:45 AM
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Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement during Tsunami Preparedness Week (April 12-18, 2026):


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Building volunteer fire department capacity

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 9:30 AM
Building volunteer fire department capacity

Provincial funding will strengthen emergency response in communities throughout B.C.


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Strengthening flood resilience in East Kootenay region

Monday, March 23, 2026 2:25 PM

(Updated March 25, 2026) Provincially supported flood-mitigation projects completed


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Be safe, use caution as rains continue along coastal B.C.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 1:25 PM

A series of heavy rains and increasing temperatures may cause flood risks


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Minister’s statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day

Monday, March 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement to mark Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day:


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Province, communities seeking federal partnership on flood management

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:00 AM
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Advocating for federal flood partnership: B.C. minister, mayor, chief travel to Ottawa


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Keeping essential goods moving with emergency barge service for Westham Island

Monday, February 2, 2026 1:30 PM
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Alternative service required to transport food products while Delta bridge repairs are underway


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Supporting flood-mitigation planning for Sumas Prairie

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:00 AM
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Province funds ongoing work on watershed protection, flood-mitigation planning


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