What are the parties promising on Disasters?

Ensure there are enough paid, trained professionals ready to manage disasters

"Ensure there are enough paid, trained professionals available to manage disasters from mitigation to recovery." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Maintain strong relationships between First Nations, local governments, and emergency management agencies

"Establish and maintain strong relationships between First Nations, local governments and emergency management agencies, including BC Wildfire Service." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Ensure local authorities and First Nations have the resources and authority to prepare and respond to emergencies, and use local expertise

"Ensure local authorities and First Nations have the capacity, resources, and authority to prepare and respond effectively to emergencies." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Utilize local expertise to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Provide ongoing funding and resources for First Nations and local governments to assess risks and vulnerabilities

"Provide ongoing funding and resources for First Nations and local governments to conduct comprehensive hazard risk and vulnerability assessments." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Ensure timely and accurate information is communicated to the public during emergencies

Ensure reception centres are accessible and supports are available for all evacuees, including for economic, cultural, and practical needs

"Ensure reception centers are accessible and supports are available for all evacuees. Ensure economic, cultural, and practical needs are met for evacuees." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Address gaps in the emergency support system, and develop a plan for assisting people who are displaced long-term

"Identify and address gaps in the emergency support system. Develop a plan to assist individuals facing long-term displacement due to disasters." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Prioritise responding to extreme weather that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and Indigenous Peoples

"Prioritize responses to extreme weather events that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and Indigenous Peoples." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Emphasise a "build back better" approach to recovery and reconstruction

"Emphasize the “build back better” approach to recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Rebuild buildings and infrastructure to withstand potential disasters and climate change impacts

Ban construction in disaster-prone areas

Integrate mental health support into disaster recovery

"Integrate mental health support and address long-term displacement issues." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Negotiate with the federal government to create a dedicated funding stream for community resilience projects

"Negotiate with the federal government to create a dedicated funding stream for community resilience projects, including neighbourhood-level emergency preparedness and resilience-building programs." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Foster community engagement and participation before disasters occur

"Foster community engagement and participation before disasters occur to strengthen preparedness." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Disasters platforms

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