COUNCIL REPORT: 2022 UBCM EXTREME HEAT MAPPING, ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Mayor and Council DATE: June 24, 2022 FROM: Troy D. Mollin, Emergency Management Officer MEETING DATE: July 19, 2022

2022 UBCM EXTREME HEAT MAPPING, ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council approve the application for the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Extreme Heat Mapping, Assessment and Planning Grant.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER COMMENTS:

I concur with the recommendation.

PURPOSE OF REPORT:

To receive Council approval to apply for the 2022 UBCM CEPF Extreme Heat Mapping, Assessment and Planning Grant in support of the View Royal Management Division.

This $30,000 grant will go toward consultant work to provide an extreme heat risk assessment including heat mapping and risk reduction strategies that will assist with emergency planning.

DISCUSSION: See attached UBCM application and guide for additional information.

SUBMITTED BY:

Troy D. Mollin, Emergency Management Officer

REVIEWED BY:

Paul M. Hurst, Director of Protective Services