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Hotline established for businesses impacted by B.C. wildfires

Jul 21, 2017

Provincial utility in partnership with BC Economic Development Association deploys contact centre resources to handle calls

The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is launching a hotline to help businesses get back on their feet following the devastating fires impacting Central British Columbia. The hotline is established in collaboration with FortisBC.

The Business Recovery Hotline will begin operation on July 24, Monday through Friday during the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., for the first two weeks after evacuees begin to return back to their communities. This may be extended if the need is there. The number for the hotline is 1-877-4BC-EDRP (1-877-422-3377).

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