Oliver is one of 65 communities across BC that overall will receive approximately $56 million for 78 projects from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) through the Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation stream.
Lockers, radios, and more training are a few things the town is looking to get for the Oliver Fire Department.
Oliver and Osoyoos will be better protected during flooding and extreme weather emergencies, says Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen following the announcement of provincial climate adaptation funding for local projects.
Oliver taxpayers can breathe easier following the awarding of a $30,000 grant to the Oliver Fire Department to purchase breathing apparatus.
Osoyoos will be receiving $1,688,768 in provincial funding as part of an initiative to help reduce risks from future disasters related to natural hazards and climate change.
The Town of Osoyoos has applied to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund under their Disaster Risk Reduction through climate adaptation funding stream in hopes of moving forward with plans to develop a staged flood response plan, new floodplain land use regulation, and protections for the community’s water wells.
