The City of Vernon will be reimbursed more than half a million dollars for expenses incurred during the 2021 wildfire season.
The city will receive $556,953.
More than half of that – $280,083 – comes from Emergency Management BC for the White Rock Lake wildfire hazard and evacuee hosting.
From B.C. Wildfire Services, the city will receive $243,644 for Predator Ridge Fire Hall temporary staffing, and another $33,226 for the Kin Race Track site preparation for hosting a temporary staging base.
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