The District of Lake Country has been awarded a grant from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness’ Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation funding stream in the amount of $150,000 to conduct a Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment. This project will help identify risks associated with climate-related hazards and develop strategies to enhance the community’s resilience to future extreme weather events.
The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund is intended to enhance the resilience of local governments, First Nations, and communities in responding to emergencies and to reduce risks from future disasters due to natural hazards and climate-related risks.
The Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment will analyze vulnerabilities across the District, including risks related to flooding, stormwater management, slope stability, and infrastructure resilience. The project will include GIS-based risk mapping, stakeholder engagement, and the development of a Resiliency Implementation Plan to prioritize actions, infrastructure planning and construction that will help mitigate costly emergency response efforts in the future.
“As we continue to experience the impacts of a changing climate, it is critical that we take proactive steps to understand and mitigate risks,” Mayor Ireland said. “This assessment will provide valuable data to guide infrastructure upgrades, emergency preparedness, and long-term planning to protect our community.”
For further information on the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund visit:
www.ubcm.ca/cepf
For information on climate preparedness and adaptation visit:
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/adaptation
District of Lake Country
communications@lakecountry.bc.ca