Emergency and Disaster Act Consultation, EA Director Forum and more

Feedback sought on emergency management regulations

The new Emergency and Disaster Management Act includes many new and enhanced responsibilities for local governments, with further details to be outlined in associated regulations. As part of its work to develop a new local authority regulation, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness has released a discussion paper and series of questions for stakeholders to consider. Feedback is due by December 31, 2023.

Emergency Preparedness Funding webinar

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resiliency of local governments, First Nations, and communities in preparing for and responding to emergencies and climate-related risks. Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 intake deadlines and program materials are now available.

A webinar covering the Spring 2024 funding stream intakes will be held November 21, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

2024 Electoral Area Directors' Forum

The Electoral Area Directors' Forum will be held on January 30 and 31 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. Registration is now open.

Asset Management conference

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of Asset Management BC's 2023 Conference, to be held at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel on November 8 & 9th. The cost is $549 + GST per delegate. Registration is open until Friday, November 3rd.

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program accepting applications

The Province’s Civil Forfeiture Grant Program is now accepting applications from organizations seeking funding for community safety initiatives. Interested local governments have until Wednesday, November 22, 2023 (4:30 PM) to submit their applications.

RCMP contract committee seeks input

The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting in approximately one month. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services in B.C. are asked to submit input to Bhar Sihota, UBCM Senior Policy Analyst, prior to November 3, 2023.