Just as our province was lifting ourselves out of the pandemic rubble, catastrophic flooding and once-in-a-hundred-years weather events devastated parts of British Columbia. To anyone – business or resident – living in the flood effected areas, our hearts go out to you. And as we brace for another week of heavy rain, we hope the damaged highways, cities and farms will soon be restored and that those displaced are able to return home safely as soon as possible.
If you are wondering what you can do to help during these tough times, here is a list of various websites and organizations on the frontlines bringing aid and support to those most in need right now.
- Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund: www.abbotsfordcf.org
- Chilliwack Search and Rescue: www.chilliwacksar.org
- BC SPCA: www.spca.bc.ca
- Abbotsford Food Bank: www.abbotsfordfoodbank.com
- United Way BC: www.uwbc.ca/flood
- Disaster Aid Canada: www.canadahelps.org
- Langley Animal Protection Society: www.lapsbc.ca
- Canadian Red Cross: www.redcross.ca
Before the flooding, supply chains were already delayed and disrupted, testing the Sign Industry’s resolve. Through all of this, the BCSA has been here – we are your neighbours, co-workers, customers, suppliers and yes, in some instances, competitors. But we are all experiencing, on some level, the same things, and after all is said and done – we are in this together. With a little more patience and banding together, this great industry will overcome and be more successful than ever.
Stay safe and stay strong BC.
– Nikki Boechler, BC Sign Association