MLAs Alexis and D’Eith: new funding will help communities prepare for extreme heat events

MISSION — New Democrat MLAs Pam Alexis and Bob D’Eith say that the new funding will help the City of Mission and Leq’a:mel First Nation prepare for extreme heat events and keep people safe during future emergencies.

Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission, said the heat this summer was a reminder of how sudden the effects can be, and how important it is to be prepared.

“This funding will help local governments and officials prepare to support their communities whenever extreme heat occurs,” said Alexis.

The City of Mission will be receiving $30,000 in funding for their Extreme Heat Program. Leq’a:mel First Nations will also receive $30,000 for an Extreme Heat Resilience and Capacity Building Project.