Coastal GasLink donates $70,000 to support those impacted by wildfires in Northern B.C.
We are pleased to announce that Coastal GasLink and TC Energy has provided a donation of $70,000 to the United Way of Northern BC (UWNBC)’s Urgent Response Fund, enabling immediate assistance to those displaced and impacted by wildfires in northern B.C.
Trista Spencer
Executive Director, United Way of Northern BC
As we enter the summer months, Coastal GasLink remains committed to the safety of the environment and communities, as we continue to closely monitor the wildfire situation across the province. Our workforce is on high alert, and crews are in place project-wide that are trained and fully equipped to suppress fires that could occur in the area.
“For years, our teams have been working with local first responders to support training and response to local wildfires. Now, we are proud to provide support to those who have been directly impacted by the fires through the United Way of Northern B.C during this difficult wildfire season.” said Joel Forrest, Project Vice-President, External Relations, Coastal GasLink.
Our Prime contractors also play a key role in supporting communities through these challenging wildfire seasons. Together with our Prime Contractors, we work with the B.C. Wildfire Service, Emergency Management B.C. and local first responders to ensure our teams have the right measures, tools, and fire prevention plans in place to prevent and stop any fires.
That includes acting fast to lend a helping hand to local communities in need. Last week, crews from Nadleh-Macro in Section 5 provided 11 water trucks to help the Village of Fraser Lake respond to a residential home on fire, stopping it from growing into something larger.
Fire spotted by Nadleh-Macro worker from Little Rock Lake Lodge.
Crews from Nadleh-Macro respond to a residential home on fire.
Our emergency response goes beyond our direct implications – and we’re dedicated to supporting ongoing community efforts in any way we can.
Through our social impact program, Build Strong, Coastal GasLink recently partnered with the community of Fraser Lake to provide a brand-new fire engine to the Fraser Lake Fire Department.
Supporting local and emergency responders with tools and resources they need to keep their communities safe continues to be a top priority, and one we are committed to continue supporting now and throughout the life of the Project.
For more information on how TC Energy is responding to wildfires near its assets, please visit: TC Energy responds to Wildfires.