Emergency Support Services news

Last updated on January 22, 2024

Emergency support services (ESS) program changes and updates.

ESS program updates

January 2024

ESS Survey

The Province is seeking feedback from British Columbians to help improve the Emergency Supports Services (ESS) program. The survey is open until February 9, 2024, and can be found on the Gov Together BC website.

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Deadlines

A reminder that the following Community Emergency Preparedness Fund deadlines are approaching:

January 26, 2024 – Emergency Support Services Equipment & Training
February 23, 2024 – Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training

For more information and to apply, visit the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) Local Government Program Services

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Previous update

November 2023

Read the November Newsletter (PDF, 109KB) about the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

May 2023 Bulletin (PDF, 213KB) for reference.

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