Penticton wildfire kindles reminder of having emergency kits in case of disaster
PreparedBC says water, non-perishable food, batteries, first aid kit are among the items an emergency kit should have. Continue reading
Emergency Preparedness
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Town of Coaldale hosts mock train derailment to prepare for potential disasters
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
It’s just a hypothetical but it could quickly become a reality in many communities across Canada with trains travelling through them. Continue reading
B.C. premier announces millions for emergency funding program
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Premier John Horgan was in Kelowna on Friday morning, where he announced a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. Continue reading
Edmontonians learn about emergency preparedness at annual event
Thousands of people took the opportunity to learn more about the roles first responders play in the event of a crisis at Get Ready in the Park Saturday. Continue reading
Province of British Columbia urges residents to plan ahead for emergencies
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
PreparedBC is teaming up with retailers to take the guesswork out of preparing a grab-and-go kit. Continue reading
N.B. issues warning about carbon monoxide poisoning as province continues to repair flood damage
The tasteless, odourless, and coulourless gas is emitted by generators and other gas powered machines commonly used in maintenance and repair work. Continue reading
Nova Scotia to conduct province-wide emergency alert system test Wednesday
The national emergency alert system will be tested at 1:55 p.m., as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. Continue reading
National warning system to test New Brunswick’s emergency preparedness
The system is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts. Continue reading
Province, feds invest $450M into affordable housing in Saskatchewan
Those who need an affordable place to call home can count on long-term funding for community housing in Saskatchewan as a result of a new agreement. Continue reading
Victoria community unveils ’emergency bench’ to help bring neighbours together
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Leonard Street Neighbour Hub includes safety equipment, phone chargers and a community bulletin board. Continue reading