Provincial Support for Rebuilding Following Disasters

Whereas the Province of BC faces the worsening effects of climate change, the disasters resulting from which impact more residents and properties with each year; And whereas many residents and properties impacted by wildfire and flooding are located within regional districts; And whereas disasters do not recognize jurisdictional boundaries as was the case with Lytton Creek wildfire: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the Province to commit to ensuring that in the case of disasters such as wildfire and flooding, all of those who are impactedregardless of jurisdictional boundariesreceive the same access to, and level of, support as they rebuild their homes, businesses, and lives.