B.C. First Nations largely cut off due to flooding brace for more rain – CTV News
TORONTO — Among those most vulnerable to extreme weather every year are First Nations, and the catastrophic flooding that has hit B.C. has impacted numerous communities, with nine First Nations currently under evacuation order.
Today, members of the Canadian Forces reached some of those isolated Indigenous communities.
Bill Blair, minister of Emergency Preparedness, said in a federal update on the situation on Sunday that the government has received briefings on the 41 First Nations that have been affected by the flooding.
Defence Minister Anita Anand said in the update that the CAF are helping to resupply communities.
