The ?akisqnuk First Nation and Golden are among 100 communities in B.C. sharing approximately $2.7 million for emergency-preparedness initiatives, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness announced this afternoon (April 18).

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) funds are for initiatives such as new supplies for local emergency operations centres and conducting training and exercises to support staff and enhance capacity.

?akisqnuk First Nation is receiving $30,000 for an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the Town of Golden is getting $28,623.26 for radios and 72-Hour Kits.

“This funding will enhance the ?akisqnuk First Nation community and staff to strengthen emergency-management education and response for both minor and major emergency situations,” said Thomas Dobbin, emergency program co-ordinator for ?akisqnuk First Nation. “This initiative aims to foster greater collaboration and training opportunities with neighbouring local governments.”

“As we move into the wildfire season, we know that many communities may need to activate their emergency operations centres (EOC) to respond and support people in their areas,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

“Local emergency operations centres are crucial for co-ordinating emergency response to keep people safe. This funding will help communities support responders on the ground and better protect people in emergency situations.”

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and funds projects that support First Nations and local governments to better prepare for disasters and reduce risks from hazards in a changing climate.

First Nations and local governments throughout British Columbia will receive approximately $2.7 million from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund as follows:

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