Emergency responders in the Juan De Fuca region are about to get the funding they need to improve 911 communications across the region.
MLA Dana Lajeunesse says rural communities need improved access to 911 services, and improved funding will help build stronger connections and increase access to care.
“Especially in some rural areas, access to 911 services is a lifeline,” he says. “Improving these services will better connect our residents to the emergency services they expect, and the care they deserve.”
The Malahat region is expected to receive $100,000 for computer- aided dispatch and upgrades for the fire department, Metchosin will get $98,500 for equipment and installation, and Sooke will receive $100,000 for public education, mapping, and civil addressing.
According to the province, the funding is part of a $150 million to help BC prepare for the transition to Next Generation 911 and says $90 million of the money went to technological upgrades, with the remainder being distributed to communities across the province.
