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GSAR callouts have surged during the pandemic
British Columbia’s ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups have just wrapped up the busiest year in B.C. GSAR history. As COVID-19 restrictions pushed people to…
RDEK and Invermere get funds for evacuation route planning
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is receiving $171,720 and District of Invermere $21,920 in provincial government funds for evacuation route planning. Ministry of…
Backcountry enthusiasts urged to venture safely
As winter settles in and calls for search and rescue continue to rise, people are urged to plan and prepare before heading into B.C.’s backcountry….
BCSARA to get annual funds starting 2022
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Emergency Management BC announced July 21 government will begin providing an annual funding contribution of $6…
Local communities get emergency preparedness support
Three local governments have been approved to receive a share of $4.2 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding. The funding is part of the nearly…
British Columbians urged to reduce fire risks at home
People following the provincial health officer’s advice to stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are encouraged to take action now to prevent…
Local governments get firefighting funding
The RDEK coordinates rural fire departments in the Elk Valley and Columbia Valley. Volunteer and composite fire departments across B.C. have been approved to receive…
British Columbians urged to prepare for winter storms
As winter weather rolls in province-wide, British Columbians need to prepare for slick streets, freezing temperatures and power outages so they can stay safe and…
$25k to Kootenay Rockies for tourist safety measures
Real-time information sharing during emergencies is one of the tools being developed to keep visitors to the Kootenays safer this summer. “The last two summers…