Notice from the Saanich Emergency Program: VOLUNTEER WITH US Are you interested in emergency preparedness and helping your community? We are looking for individuals to volunteer with the Saanich Emergency Program. Enhance your own preparedness and learn skills to assist others during an emergency or disaster. We are recruiting for positions in Emergency Social Services and… Continue reading Saanich Emergency Program Volunteer Information Session
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Saanich: Free Emergency Preparedness Presentations
When disaster strikes, your chances of staying safe, healthy and comfortable are much better if you are prepared. This 90–minute presentation offers the information you need to prepare yourself and your family to survive on your own for up to 7 days after any type of disaster. Each household participating in the presentation will receive… Continue reading Saanich: Free Emergency Preparedness Presentations
Emergency Preparedness: Incident Command Post Orientation, July 21
Kevin Pirie, head of the Cadboro Bay Emergency Preparedness taskforce, writes: Just a follow up reminder that this coming Tuesday (July 21st) at 7pm, at the Cadboro Bay United Church (2625 Arbutus Road), we are conducting an informal “Orientation” on the setup and operation of an Incident Command Post, which would serve as the central command for responding at… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness: Incident Command Post Orientation, July 21
Emergency Preparedness kit suppliers
For those who did not attend the Emergency Preparedness presentations earlier this month, Kevin Pirie, of the CBRA’s Emergency Preparedness Taskforce, advises: All residents of Cadboro Bay should be actively encouraged to have a good earthquake kit. Here are two suppliers to consider for the purpose:A Victoria company called Total Prepare, which has just launched a new… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness kit suppliers
Personal Emergency Preparedness Presentation by Municipality of Saanich, Nov 19
When: Wed Nov 19, 2014, 7–9:30pm. Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Rd. Saanich, BC This 90-minute presentation offers the information you need to prepare yourself and your family to survive on your own for up to 7 days after any type of disaster. Topics include: five disasters most likely to affect Saanich residents how… Continue reading Personal Emergency Preparedness Presentation by Municipality of Saanich, Nov 19
Emergency Preparedness Open House, Nov 11, 7pm
The Cadboro Bay Emergency Preparedness Task Force (EPTF) is having an informal Open House at Goward House on Tuesday November 11th from 7–8 PM. Any Cadboro Bay resident interested in possibly volunteering for a position on the EMTF is welcome to come by ask questions and hear about various positions on the task force.
Guide To Emergency Preparedness in the Capital Region
Local emergency programs in the Region have collaborated to create an emergency preparedness guide to help you and your family get ready for any emergency. The book contains information on what do before, during, and after an emergency, and includes handy checklists so you don’t forget anything: Prepare Yourself Workbook CRD Prepare Yourself page (These… Continue reading Guide To Emergency Preparedness in the Capital Region
Saanich reassures re emergency lane during water main works on Tudor Avenue
In response to recent concerns expressed by a local resident about likely disruptions on Tudor Avenue due to upcoming water main replacement, Doug Weihing, of the Underground Engineering team at Saanich, has responded: […] The District of Saanich has looked at the viability of opening up the emergency lane between Phyllis and Arbutus. The emergency lane is not… Continue reading Saanich reassures re emergency lane during water main works on Tudor Avenue
Emergency Preparedness Exercise on May 31 2015
On May 31st the Emergency Preparedness Task Force (EPTF) of the Cadboro Bay Residence Association (CBRA) will be conducting an The Exercise details are as follows: Where: Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Road When: May 31st Time: 9:30–11:30 AM – Volunteers can arrive at any time but ideally between 9:30 and 10:30 AM To… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Exercise on May 31 2015
Social Media in Emergency Response
FYI - please see link below to an interesting article in the Globe & Mail in respect to how Social Media is being used in response to the disaster in the Philippines.Regards,Kevin Pirie Chair, Cadboro Bay Emergency Preparedness Taskforce