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
Less than 25 per cent of British Columbians have an emergency kit and plan
Brian Green helped with everything from Emergency Social Services to Sunday Mourners Club to First Responders
EOC centres in Vernon, Lumby, Sicamous, First Nations backed with funds
Province says alert was sent out due to human error
Public encouraged to host socially distanced earthquake drills Oct. 15 or anytime
Fasten windows and lock balconies are just a few of the suggested safety measures
Local district, municipalities will receive just shy of $87K combined from province-wide funding pool
Vernon Four Seasons Kiwanis Club donated more than $12,500 for new extrication tool
Village frustrated that protective measures can’t remain in place despite annual flooding
Large boulders rolled onto Sunnybrae Canoe-Point Road in the South Shuswap.
No tsunami expected at this time
