Local projects will be getting funding to support local governments and First Nations to respond to emergencies and support evacuations.
Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, the Province is providing nearly $7 million to go towards 139 operation centre projects, supporting 183 communities.
They said the money would go to purchasing supplies and fund training and exercises to support staff and boost response capacity.
In the Prince George area, the funding will support:
- Fraser-Fort George Regional District – Operation supplies and EOC essentials training.
Amount: $40,000 - Lheidli-T’enneh First Nation (Northside) – This project provides tabletop walkthrough and foundational training. Amount: $34,794
- Lheidli-T’enneh First Nation (Southside) – This project provides tabletop walkthrough and foundational training. Amount: $34,794
- Mackenzie – This project provides communications equipment and training. Amount: $39,890
- Peace River Regional District – This project provides office, IT and operational equipment, including 72-hour kits. Amount: $39,853
- Valemount – Operation supplies and sections training. Amount: $35,159
The Province has invested $369 million into the fund since it was established in 2017, supporting over 2,500 projects.
More detailed information can be found here.
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