Checking in on neighbours, vulnerable could save lives, experts say
Communities urged to take steps to minimize the potential damage
Almost half of survey respondents taking “wait-and-see” approach, BCAA found
System to have 2 levels: warning and extreme heat emergencies
Cooling requirements in new builds among recommendations by BC Coroners Service’s report
Nobody injured after small plane touches down at Vernon Regional Airport without landing gear extended
Since the 1960s, Canada has moved from about 30 climate-related disasters a decade to more than 100
Make sure communities have equipment and procedures in place to lessen the impact of disasters
Funding will go toward capacity building for emergency support in those communities
Few regions in Canada escape Earth’s shake, rattle and roll, says seismologist
Disasters in 2021 proved importance of evacuating people quickly in large-scale emergency situations
Volcanic eruption near Tonga Islands activates emergency operations on Saturday
Roads in poor condition since last week’s snow, lengthy power outages
Military, many organizations offer support with sandbagging, preventative measures
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced plans to use the system during a Sunday briefing
Flood support efforts continue in heavily impacted areas
Insurers say flood damage is already by far the most expensive type of extreme weather risk
B.C. reported 569 “heat-related deaths” in the province from June 20 to July 29
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is exploring ways to better prepare for…
Less than 25 per cent of British Columbians have an emergency kit and plan
