The B.C. government recently announced it is launching a one-day training model for Emergency Support Services (ESS) responders in response to feedback from communities and…
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B.C. seeks feedback on how to improve ESS
The Province of B.C. wants to hear from people about the supports available when they must evacuate their homes during a disaster, such as a…
RDEK gets funding for ESS upgrades
The Regional District East Kootenay (RDEK) is among more than 57 local governments and First Nations to receive funding to improve and modernize emergency support…
Province launches e-transfer for evacuees
The B.C. government is launching upgrades to Emergency Support Services (ESS), including direct payment for evacuees to help meet their basic needs, such as food…
RDEK and Red Cross to partner for delivery of local ESS
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross for the provision of local Emergency Support Services (ESS) in the…
Flooding evacuees to get additional financial help
The B.C. government announced yesterday it is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to provide additional financial assistance to help people meet the immediate…
B.C. moving to digital Emergency Support Services
With annual flood and wildfire seasons approaching in British Columbia and physical distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the province is launching a digital…
Kevin Higgins named Area C Volunteer of the Year
Kevin Higgins has been officially recognized as the 2019 Electoral Area C Volunteer of the Year. “Since moving to Area C from Ontario 13 years…
Those impacted by fire asked to register with ESS
Officials with the District of Sparwood and Emergency Support Services (ESS) are asking anyone displaced by the overnight fire in Sparwood Heights to register at…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the April 16 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS Blue Spruce Crescent residents A group of…