BC NDP MLA Kahlon says funding will help better support evacuees in Delta during emergencies
Delta – MLA Ravi Kahlon says that provincial funding being distributed to local governments, regional districts, and First Nations across the province, including in Delta will support emergency support services, making sure people who are displaced and impacted in emergencies can access the support they need.
“This funding will support the essential work of emergency response teams to procure lodging supplies needed in extreme weather events, as well as evacuation and rescue supports” said Ravi Kahlon MLA for Delta North. “With this support, our community’s emergency response teams will get the necessary training and supplies needed to mitigate such risks.”
Delta is recieving $29,352 for group lodging supplies and cultural training.
This funding, from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness’ Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, is investing nearly $2.5 million to support 54 projects in almost 90 communities in British Columbia.
This will support Governments and Nations to strengthen their Emergency Support Services to help people when they need it most, through training and recruiting volunteers, improving equipment, and accessing supplies like overnight kits for evacuees.
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