US EditionUnited Way releases emergency guide for environmental disasters
- United Way B.C. has launched a new Social Sector Activation Guide to help municipalities prepare for emergency evacuees from environmental disasters like wildfires and floods.
- The Guide aims to support evacuees from disasters like wildfires and floods and includes strategies for working with governments and emergency services.
- The document was developed after the 2021 atmospheric river floods highlighted issues in supporting displaced individuals in B.C.
- Kristi Rintoul of United Way emphasized the need for collaboration to improve equitable response practices and increase safety and service availability for evacuees.
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New guide helps communities prepare to receive evacuees | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation
Social Sector Activation Guide provides step-by-step process to ensure essential services are in place ahead of emergencies With more B.C. communities affected by emergencies, like wildfires, than ever before, United Way British Columbia (United Way BC) is making it easier for neighbouring municipalities to prepare in the case they become host communities to evacuees. United Way BC’s original Social Sector Activation Guide was created in respons…
New guide supports wildfire evacuees across B.C. : My Comox Valley Now
Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a new guide. The Social Sector Activation Guide will address gaps in hosting and welcoming those evacuating areas affected by wildfires and incorporate past learnings to support residents in times of crisis. The guide includes steps on how to build an impactful approach, putting together a response plan before a municipality becomes …
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