Fraser Valley First Nation communities receive B.C. climate protection funding

CHILLIWACK — Eleven B.C. communities will be better armed against climate-related risks soon after receiving a $6.1 million investment from the province.

Some First Nations and local governments can begin key projects to protect residents from natural hazards through the Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding (DRIF) program.

“Communities in B.C. are experiencing more frequent and more extreme climate-related emergencies, so it’s more important than ever to take action to prepare for and reduce these risks,” said Kelly Greene, minister of emergency management and climate readiness.

“These projects are examples of strong provincial partnerships with First Nations and local governments to make people safer and communities stronger.”