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
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
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced plans to use the system during a Sunday briefing
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
Province says alert was sent out due to human error
Public encouraged to host socially distanced earthquake drills Oct. 15 or anytime
Queen Charlotte, Port Clements, Masset, Tlell and Sandspit will benefit from nearly $500,000
Fasten windows and lock balconies are just a few of the suggested safety measures
No tsunami expected at this time