Thursday, May 11, 2023

UCP DECIMATED funding for Alberta's wildfire prevention and response programs

 



#Ableg As “pray for rain” let’s look at what and his UCP MLA’s did to help: 1. The UCP DECIMATED funding for Alberta's wildfire prevention and response programs by $15,000,000, reducing the total budget for the province's wildfire management programs …/2
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Todd Loewen
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We are a strong Alberta, we will get through this together. Remember to thank a firefighter, first responder, emergency service personnel, RCMP officer, local sheriff and all others who are working tirelessly to keep us safe. Praying for rain!
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#Ableg 2. The budget cuts resulted in the CLOSURE of Alberta's wildfire training center This provided CRITICAL training to wildfire crews and helped ensure Alberta firefighters were equipped with the skills and knowledge they needed to combat wildfires effectively …/3
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#Ableg The UCP’s decision to cut wildfire funding and training programs was WIFELY criticized by experts. ESPECIALLY given Alberta’s history of devastating wildfires. These cuts make it more difficult for Alberta to respond effectively to wildfires, putting communities at risk
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#Ableg 4. So what did the UCP do to respond to this criticism? They gave back a TINY fraction back into wildfire prevention in 2020…before CUTTING Wildfire training and prevention funding AGAIN in 2021 and 2022 They cut 12% and hired 68 fewer firefighters on staff!!! …/5
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