CRESTON– New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says that people in the Creston Valley will benefit from provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disaster related natural hazards and climate change.

“Our communities need to be prepared to mitigate the risks of climate change. The Creston Valley has experienced the impacts of climate change first hand,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston. “This funding will help to ensure that the community is prepared and people are safe.”

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is receiving $278,124.37 in funding for the Creston Valley Flood Management: Defining “Safe for the use intended” project.

A total of $23.9 million from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) will support communities to better prepare for, mitigate and respond to climate-related emergencies such floods and extreme temperatures.

The Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation stream under the CEPF supports the Province’s Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy. The CEPF is administered through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and funds projects that strengthen the resilience of First Nations and local governments in responding to and preparing for natural disasters and climate change.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023EMCR0003-000140