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U.S. to provide technology support to Canada for wildfire early warning

On Friday, the U.S. began sharing real-time data from their satellites and sensors via the co-operative agreement between the U.S. National Interagency Fire Center and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.


Feds launch program to help Lytton, B.C., homeowners rebuild resilient homes

The $6-million Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program provides top-up grants for the design and construction of fire-resilient and net zero homes.


Fire situation eases slightly, but risks remain as more than 400 wildfires still burn

National public health officials say Ottawa should review the contents of its emergency stockpile to make sure it is prepared for health risks, including from a growing risk of climate change-related disasters.


Yukon earmarks $1.55M for First Nations-led wildfire risk reduction

A combined federal and territorial investment of $1.55 million will support 32 locally-driven projects throughout the Yukon this year to reduce wildfire risk.


 
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Opinion: Canada urgently needs a FEMA-like emergency management agency

"Considering the increasing frequency, intensity and complexity of emergencies across Canada, it’s evident that the status quo at the federal level is no longer a viable option. There have been enough warning signs, alarm bells and wake-up calls already," writes Ali Asgary with York University. » Read More...
 
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'Nervous anticipation' every June: 10th anniversary of southern Alberta floods

Every June, many Calgarians who live near the Bow and Elbow rivers start to worry. This week is the 10-year anniversary of the southern Alberta floods, which left five people dead and damaged thousands of homes and businesses in June 2013. » Read More...
 
 
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Feds launch program to help Lytton, B.C., homeowners rebuild resilient homes

The $6-million Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program provides top-up grants for the design and construction of fire-resilient and net zero homes. » Read More...

Multiple tornadoes leave 1 dead and nearly 2 dozen injured in Mississippi

Multiple tornadoes swept through Mississippi overnight, killing one and injuring nearly two dozen, officials said Monday. » Read More...

B.C., Shxw'ōwhámél ink deal to co-manage Fraser River debris trap

B.C.'s Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and the Shxw'ōwhámél First Nation signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to co-manage the containment barriers on the Fraser River. » Read More...

Alberta towns eye joint emergency management agency, advisory committee

Banff and Canmore town councils are taking steps to create a Bow Valley-wide emergency management advisory committee and an emergency management agency. » Read More...

PEI National Park receives $11.6M for Fiona rehabilitation, repairs

The funded projects will rebuild and adapt park infrastructure to better withstand adverse weather, Parks Canada said in a news release. » Read More...

 
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