2017 flood and wildfires ‘the new normal’: report
VICTORIA — An independent review of British Columbia’s response to last year’s wildfires and flooding makes 108 recommendations and calls for an overhaul of disaster response practices.
Wildfires and floods last year displaced 65,000 people, and the fires scorched more than 1.2 million hectares, costing more than $630 million.
There were no fatalities in the 1,342 fires.
The review says there should be a partnership with First Nations, local, provincial and federal governments to better prepare for emergencies.