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B.C. mayor says drones endangering wildfire helicopter pilots, pleads for patience

Are drones endangering wildfire helicopter pilots? - Avert Magazine The mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in British Columbia says drones are endangering helicopters being used to fight wildfires near

Status of wildfire that threatened Fort McMurray changed to ‘being held’

Status of wildfire that threatened Fort McMurray changed to 'being held' - Avert Magazine A wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods last week is no longer classified as out-of-control.

Building projects must be ‘resilient and responsive to changing climatic conditions,’ says Housing CEO

Building projects must be ‘resilient and responsive to changing climatic conditions,’ says Housing CEO - Avert Magazine Climate change is already creating many challenges in the NWT, and the territory’s housing authority is finding ways to construct homes that are resistant

City of Cold Lake assists Fort McMurray evacuees

City of Cold Lake assists Fort McMurray evacuees - Avert Magazine The City of Cold Lake has activated its emergency management protocols to ensure the safety and comfort of those affected. Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland

B.C. mayor warns against videos of properties destroyed by fire outside Fort Nelson

B.C. mayor warns against videos of properties destroyed by fire outside Fort Nelson - Avert Magazine The mayor of a northeast British Columbia community threatened by wildfires is warning people who stayed behind in the evacuation zone to stay on their

Meta’s Canadian news ban could put people at risk during public emergencies

Meta’s Canadian news ban could put people at risk during public emergencies - Avert Magazine The B.C. government recently announced plans to work with American tech company Meta this wildfire season to deliver important public safety information.

One person found, one still missing following weeks-long Kitikmeot search and rescue mission

One person found, one still missing following weeks-long Kitikmeot search and rescue mission - Avert Magazine One of two missing persons has been found after a lengthy search and rescue mission in Cambridge Bay that wrapped up on Sunday, May 5. The

B.C. launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees

B.C. launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees - Avert Magazine British Columbia's hotel association says a new central booking portal will help speed up the process of finding places to stay for emergency evacuees. A

Questions raised about plan to create Nova Scotia corps of emergency volunteers

Questions raised about plan to create Nova Scotia corps of emergency volunteers - Avert Magazine A former fire chief says he has concerns about Nova Scotia's plan to create a volunteer corps of civilians to provide help during major emergencies. Terry

Ontario Preparing Communities for Emergencies

Ontario preparing communities for emergencies - Avert Magazine The Government of Ontario has released its first annual report on the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, highlighting key actions

Rural communities receive disaster prevention funds

Rural communities receive disaster prevention funds - Avert Magazine Five communities in Westman have received funding for projects that will help prevent future disasters, including damage from wildfires, floods and