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FRASER VALLEY CURRENT: BC emergency programs failing evacuees, volunteers: Ombudsperson

Two years after 2021’s atmospheric river and wildfires, some British Columbians continue to wait for financial support and the help they need to rebuild. BC’s Ombudsperson delivered a new report Tuesday that declared the province’s emergency support programs are built upon the backs of overworked volunteers and unable to handle the current frequency of today’s prolonged and recurring climate-driven disasters. BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said the province must overhaul its emergency systems to help those who will need them in the years to come ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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