How to help BC communities devastated by wildfires

Travel restrictions are being lifted tonight for many areas of Interior BC devastated by wildfires, but for people and businesses forced to flee their homes recovery will take time.

“The emergency order we put in place on Saturday has had the effect we required and thousands of hotel rooms were made available for people forced from their homes, as well as the many firefighters and emergency crews who are protecting us during the worst wildfire season in our history,” BC’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness said in a news release.

The Chamber has been in conversation with affected chambers to offer support during this difficult time.

“We know that Greater Victoria is an exceptionally compassionate and generous community,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. “There are ways to help now, and there will be a need to help communities as they work to recover from so much loss.”
 
How to help:

• BC Wildfire Recovery Fund | United Way British Columbia
• How you can help – Province of British Columbia
• Donate to the 2023 British Columbia Fires Appeal – BCF MWF Don
• British Columbia Wildfires 2023 | CanadaHelps – Donate to any charity in Canada