BC Emergency Health Services Ambulance Communications

Whereas there is a need to improve emergency communication infrastructure, including radio repeaters, for ambulance communication and cell tower expansion to address substantial coverage gaps in the Robson Valley Region; And whereas an increased number of repeaters and cell towers would improve communications for BC Emergency Health Services, improving timely access to emergency health care and increasing safety during emergency transportation: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government and Regional Health Authorities to develop and expand emergency communication infrastructure to address the gaps in communication in BC.