Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District: The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is providing further information about the direct service delivery impacts from BCGEU’s strike. BCGEU may initiate strike action beginning on Thursday, May 9 at 9:53 a.m., and it is expected that services will be disrupted immediately after that time. Essential and Contract Services unaffected The strike will not impact the operation of the CRD’s essential services and contracted services.  Specifically: Fire Departments will not be affected, because they are staffed by volunteer firefighters and contract Fire Chiefs, and will continue with training and fire protection efforts. Our landfills and transfer stations will not be impacted because they are operated by independent contractors, whose employees are not party to the CRD’s collective agreement with BCGEU. Transfer stations and landfills will continue to operate at regular hours, and services will not be impacted by the strike. For hours of operation, please visit our Hours of Operation webpage. Operations, maintenance, and emergency repairs will continue to be provided to customers of the CRD’s 16 water and sewer systems. Please note that emergencies can be reported after hours by calling 1-800-665-1636 and select option 5 from the automated menu. Central Cariboo Search and Rescue will operate normally, as it is staffed by volunteers. The Regional District’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will still function in the event of an emergency. Work will also continue to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season and respond to current wildfire activity. Residents are encouraged to ensure they are prepared, using advice and tools available on Prepared BC’s website. Having an emergency plan, emergency supply kits, and signing up for our emergency notification system are the best first steps to personally prepare for possible emergencies in our region, including wildfires. Impacted Cariboo Regional District Services: We will continue providing public services under modified conditions and at reduced levels. A drop-down menu follows with information about specific service impacts from this strike which you can view here

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