It's always handy to have some cash stashed away in case of an emergency.
It's also nice for municipalities to get some funds to help its residents prepare for disasters.
The District of Coldstream will receive almost $40,000 as a grant recipient from the Provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. The incoming money will be put toward the district's Emergency Operation Centre's training and operational equipment.
"This will help to ensure that Coldstream is better equipped to respond to emergencies and support people who are evacuated," said the district's protective services manager, Keith Green.
As British Columbia responds to increasingly frequent climate emergencies, the province is providing funding to better equip local governments and First Nations to respond to emergencies and support people who are evacuated.