Kimberley residents may soon have a better way to learn about local emergencies after receiving a new grant from the B.C. government and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
The City has received $40,000 through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) to outline evacuation route capacity, timelines and best practices.
“This grant will support the development of a comprehensive evacuation route plan to help keep our community safe and informed during emergencies,” wrote the City of Kimberley in a social media post. “Big thanks to UBCM and the Province for investing in local emergency readiness!”
Nearly $2 million has been provided to a total of 51 communities to create and update evacuation route planning projects. These include mapping routes, improving public notification plans, and running training exercises to test plans before an emergency.
“These projects will improve the information available to communities, residents and first responders so they can act quickly and protect people when the need arises,” said Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene.
The CEPF provides funding to boost community readiness for various natural hazards and climate-driven emergencies.
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