Oliver will take a regional approach to Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerabilities Assessment (HRVA) by letting the RDOS take the lead on applying for and managing the project.
The province’s new proposed Emergency and Disaster Management Act needs more funding commitments and the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) regulation needs to be “completely revamped”, a draft letter to the province outlines.
The town of Oliver’s after-action review of the May 6, 2023 flooding indicates many positives in their emergency response along with specific recommendations to improve its plans and response.