Mar 21, 2024 – David P. Ball/CBC News

British Columbia’s emergency management minister has announced $39 million in new funding for more than 50 new projects responding to more frequent climate-related emergencies across the province.

On Thursday, the province also unveiled a new plan to prevent, respond to, and help communities recover from flooding disasters.

The need for a new plan arose after the atmospheric river in November 2021 that caused catastrophic flooding, deadly landslides and the destruction of key highways across B.C., said Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma.

Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma announced the funding at a news conference on Thursday. (CBC)
“2021 was a turning point when we realized the climate crisis hit home in a truly resounding way,” Ma said at a news conference on Thursday. “The atmospheric river of 2021 is seared into the memories of British Columbians.

“In the face of climate change, our government is putting a stronger emphasis on preparing for and mitigating disasters, while ensuring we are responding to active emergencies and recovery for communities and people affected.”

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