The Evacuee Centre in Vernon during the White Rock Lake wildfire in 2021 (Vernon Matters/ file photo)
Evacuation Routes and Plans
Funding supports evacuation routes in North Okanagan
Mar 21, 2022 | 12:50 PM
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New provincial funding will help some North Okanagan communities develop evacuation route plans.
The province has allocated $485,000 to support 14 communities in B.C. either update or create new evacuation route plans for residents in the event of a large-scale emergency.
“Given the increased frequency, intensity and duration of disasters caused by climate change, it’s clear that we need to support essential work that communities are doing, like planning evacuation routes,” said Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness.
“Since 2017, we’ve seen great success with this program as it supports both First Nations and local governments in realizing their emergency preparedness goals.”
