Oliver-Osoyoos Search and Rescue is one of three South Okanagan search and rescue societies receiving provincial funding in a recent announcement.
The Oliver-Osoyoos society is receiving $31,392 from the B.C. government’s $10 million in one-time funding commitments to the B.C. Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA).
Other neighbouring societies receiving funding are Penticton and District Search and Rescue, receiving $92,367 and Keremeos Search and Rescue, receiving $25,000.
The funding helps bolster training, administrative support and equipment renewals for these critical public safety lifeline volunteers.
The money received by the organizations will go toward activities such as training for technical search and rescue responses, personal protective equipment to ensure their members are safe, and other equipment that supports search and rescue operations.
The $10 million in BCSARA funding will take place over a two-year period, based on the proposed Alternative Support Model that was supported by its members.
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