Letter to the Editor This year marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. The theme is ‘Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.’ Today’s homes…
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Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe out there
As the weather continues to warm up in many parts of the province, British Columbians are being urged to do their part to prevent human-caused…
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…
B.C. makes road rescue funding available
The B.C. government today announced it is providing $1 million in emergency rescue support for rural and remote communities throughout the province. The Office of…
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
Volunteer and composite fire departments across B.C. have been approved to receive their share of $5 million in funding for equipment and training through the…
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…
Put safety first and prepare for wildfires: B.C.
The province is urging the public to stay safe and aware of wildfire risks as people travel around British Columbia to spend Victoria Day long…