Canada’s British Columbia issues a declaration of emergency due to floods

Vancouver, November 18, 2018 : .

The British Columbia government declared an emergency in Pacific Province due to flooding and mudslides resulting from rainstorms over the past few daysBritish Columbia Premier, John Horgan made the declaration at a news conference on Wednesday.

John Horgan, British Columbia Premier made the announcement at Wednesdays news conference "Heavy rains, strong winds, flooding have devastated entire communities of our province.".Flooding, heavy rains and strong winds have devastated whole communities in our province.The declaration gives the province various powers from stopping hoarding to restricting travel in and out of flood zones, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to Xinhua, the declaration grants provinces various powers.These include stopping hoarding and restricting travel into flood zones "The order will preserve basic access to services and supplies for communities across the province," Horgan said.Horgan stated that the order would preserve "basic access" to supplies and services for all communities in the province.

Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes and one woman was confirmed dead in southern British Columbia.Many thousands of people were forced from their homes, and one woman was killed in Southern British Columbia "Sadly, we expect to confirm more fatalities in the coming days," he added.

He said, "Sadly we expect to confirm additional fatalities in coming days." The Premier said he has spoken to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, adding that his government has now formally requested the assistance of the Canadian Armed forces.

According to the Premier, he had spoken with Justin Trudeau and added that Canada has requested assistance.He said the Trudeau government and provincial governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario have offered support to his province.

He stated that the Trudeau government, as well as provincial governments in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario offered their support for his province.int/khz/ #Canadas #British #Columbia #emergency #floods.