The Emergency & Disaster Management Act became law on November 8, 2023.
Concerned community members who wish to provide input into the creation of the regulations and policies around this act have until January 31, 2024 to submit their feed back.,
If you are wanting to submit feedback, but unsure of where to start, here are some suggestions and links to further information.
1.Become informed
- Read the media release put about by CERS on January 3, 2024 –Click here
- And/or read the agenda from the December 14, 2023 RDBN board meeting (pg 106-128) – Click here
- You can also read all 124 pages of the Act – Click here
2.Submit a letter of concern (hand written or typed)
- Here is a template letter to help get you started – click here
- Here are 3 example letters for you to look at and use (all or parts) if you wish
- Send it to modernizeEM@gov.bc.ca, and The Premier ((premier@gov.bc.ca) your local MLA (https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members)