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The B.C. wildfire situation was the first thing Premier John Horgan discussed during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday in Victoria.
The state of emergency has been extended to ensure a co-ordinated response to the wildfires.
"When we face difficult times, people and communities come together to help each other,” said Horgan.
Horgan announced he is committed to providing ongoing direct financial support to evacuees.
The one-time $600-per-household funding will be renewed every 14 days until evacuees return home.
“Our government is stepping up our support of the people affected by the devastating wildfires in the B.C. Interior,” he said.
He also created a cabinet task force that will address the wildfire situation:
- Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
- Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development
- Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
- Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
Horgan said a strong, co-ordinated response to the wildfires is his government's highest priority.
"To the evacuees, emergency responders, firefighters and volunteers: British Columbians stand with you every step of the way," he said.
