BC situation is going better.
October 3, 2017
BC situation is better than before because of the changements of temperature.
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced wildfire risks in the region.
The Government of B.C. is providing $100 million in funding for the Canadian Red Cross to provide direct assistance to evacuees and communities impacted by wildfires The DFA(Disaster financial assistance) program may compensate individuals for essential uninsurable losses and may reimburse local governements for damaged infrastructure . Services can include food, lodging, clothing, emotional support.
Public Safety Lifeline Volunteers are at the heart of emergency response in BC. The Canadian Armed Forces have deployed aircraft and vehicles and approximately 626 troops altogether.
The governments of Canada and British Columbia continue to support the people of British Columbia and First Nations communities facing the immediate and long-term impacts of wildfires.
Quotes:
John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia :
“Today’s announcement underlines the close co-operation B.C. has seen from the federal government since these disastrous wildfires broke out. Our task now is to build on that collaboration, so fire-hit communities and businesses – in tourism, agriculture and forestry – can get back on their feet as soon as possible and take practical steps to minimize the risk of future wildfires.”
British Columbia rebuild in the same way each year the third of their country by knowing it’s going worst and they need to find another way to live there.
Since April 1 this year, 1,123 wildfires in the province have burned an estimated 1,061,911 hectares.
In such stressful circumstances, the most important thing to remember is to stay calm and listen to local public official.