BC NDP MLA Morissette says funding will help better support evacuees in the Kootenays during emergencies
By Province of British Columbia
BCNDP MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson say that provincial funding being distributed to local governments, regional districts, and First Nations across the province, including in the Kootenays, will support emergency support services, making sure people who are displaced and impacted in emergencies can access the support they need.
The Central Kootenay Regional District is receiving $220,195 for training, volunteer recruitment and group lodging equipment
This funding, from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness’ Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, is investing nearly $2.5 million to support 54 projects in almost 90 communities in British Columbia.
This will support Governments and Nations to strengthen their Emergency Support Services to help people when they need it most, through training and recruiting volunteers, improving equipment, and accessing supplies like overnight kits for evacuees.
