A new BC Hydro report finds many British Columbians feel more prepared for storm-related power outages after stocking up on household supplies for COVID-19, despite…
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Second emergency alert to wireless devices test today
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Emergency Management BC this morning announced that at 1:55 p.m. today (Nov. 28), a test of…
Community wildfire recovery funds available
The Government of British Columbia Nov. 13 announced an additional $10 million in provincial funding to support communities in their recovery from the 2018 wildfire…
Emergency preparedness starts at home
Letter to the Editor For the second year in a row, British Columbians experienced a record-breaking wildfire season. These disasters damaged homes and infrastructure, challenged…
Shuswap Band included in EMBC pilot project
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia are working with 11 First Nations communities, including the Shuswap Band at Invermere, to…
Three goals with emergency preparedness
A disaster can strike in an instance. Are you and your family prepared for an emergency event? The City of Kimberley Fire Department would like…
Fernie hosting AKBLG Convention April 18-20
The City of Fernie is excited to be hosting the 2018 Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) Convention and AGM April 18 to 20….
Emergency exercise hailed a success
A large-scale fuel leak in the Elk River, motor vehicle incidents involving hazardous materials and multiple injuries were all part of the mock-scenarios yesterday (Oct….
Prepare your family for any emergency situation
Extreme weather events and other natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever…
Emergency Preparedness Fair set to go
Emergency Preparedness and having a personal or family emergency plan will be the focus of the interactive Columbia Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair May 7 in…