As climate disasters increase, those who seek refuge can expect to be uprooted for long stretches. Our data analysis found the average tops three weeks — far longer than the length of time B.C. supports evacuees.

Francesca Fionda reports. Francesca is an investigative reporter and regular contributor at The Tyee.

Published Monday, April l4, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/03/Major-Gap-In-Disaster-Education-Support/

As climate disasters increase, those who seek refuge can expect to be uprooted for long stretches. Our data analysis found the average tops three weeks — far longer than the length of time B.C. supports evacuees. Francesca Fionda reports. Francesca is an investigative reporter and regular contributor at The Tyee. Published Monday, April l4, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/03/Major-Gap-In-Disaster-Education-Support/

‘A Major Gap’ in BC’s Disaster Evacuation Support

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