Alberta sending emergency management experts to B.C.

Alberta is sending some help over the border to British Columbia to assist with recovery efforts following devastating floods and mudslides in that province.

Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver announced on Twitter the government is sending emergency management experts to the neighbouring province.

Today, Alberta is sending emergency management experts to support BC during this difficult time. Once determined what’s needed, more resources will be sent in the coming days. BC and Alberta support each other during times of need and we are happy to lend a helping hand.

— Ric McIver (@RicMcIver) November 22, 2021

McIver says once there is a better picture of what aid is required, more resources will be sent over.

Last week, both provincial officials and city officials in Calgary said they would be ready to help B.C. where help was needed.

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After Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was criticized on social media for an apparent lack of support, he made it clear he had been in touch with B.C. Premier John Horgan.

At the time, Kenney had said since no specific requests had been made, he couldn’t elaborate on what exact supports could be offered but the province would respond in any way needed.

“Perhaps there’s heavy equipment that we could provide to help them accelerate the repair of some of their roadways, and that’s why we’ve asked the Transportation Ministry to reach out. Perhaps there is some emergency support that we could provide to some of the communities in the B.C. mountain interiors. We are always there to support our neighbours,” Kenney said.