Dozens B.C. communities vulnerable to flood, fire devastation

Devastating floods and fires in B.C. last year showed the havoc these disasters can bring to communities. But it also laid bare how vulnerable some communities are to widespread destruction from future emergencies. Vancouver Sun reporters Gordon Hoekstra and Glenda Luymes join Dave Breakenridge to discuss an investigation that reveals just how unprepared some B.C. communities are, what’s keeping communities from doing the necessary work, and how disaster-plagued residents feel heading into another flood and fire season. Background reading: Fire & Flood: B.C. is facing two extremes — is your community ready?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices