City to pursue emergency response centre

Nov 15, 2021 | 2:50 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The wildfires of recent years has prompted Mayor and Council to look at establishing an emergency response and coordination centre in Prince George.

“What we’re talking about is the whole package of emergency services. When we have things like wildfire, floods, any natural disaster when we can provide service out of Prince George,” says Mayor Lyn Hall. “We’re central, we’re a large city, we have the capacity at the airport. So all of the pieces are in place.”

And the idea has caught the attention of the Province.

Premier John Horgan noted in a letter to Council: “Your proposal of an emergency response and coordination centre is something to look into as we need to better prepare communities with fire smart programs and year-round efforts to fight fires. You should expect a call from Minister Farnworth and staff shortly to discuss this.”

Encouraging for Mayor Hall.

“I’m just suggesting that it’s a centralized location here in Prince George to have all that coordinated effort right here.”