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
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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
Earthquake Response Exercise, May 9
The Cadboro Bay Emergency Preparedness Task Force (CBEPTF) has announced an Incident Command and Radio Communications Exercise on Saturday, May 9th from 9:30–11:30 AM, at the Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus RoadAll Cadboro Bay residents are invited to attend this exercise, which will include an Information Session on the Incident Command and Radio Programs,… Continue reading Earthquake Response Exercise, May 9
“‘Catastrophic’ earthquake and tsunami brewing off B.C. coast”
The pressure has been building for more than 300 years. A giant slab of rock sliding in from the Pacific is exerting so much pressure on the west coast of North America it is warping Vancouver Island, tilting […] For more details, read and watch the item in The Vancouver Sun.
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
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
EPTF: use social media; seeking new members
At their meeting on September 9th, Cadboro Bay's Emergency Preparedness Task Force reviewed the May 31st exercise, and noted that continued advancements in social media will have a hugely positive impact on the ability of a small cadre of trained individuals to oversee an effective Convergent Volunteer response to a major catastrophic event in Cadboro Bay. At its next… Continue reading EPTF: use social media; seeking new members
Reminder: Saturday, May 31, 9:30–11:30 Emerg. Preparedness Exercise
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 help make the exercise a success,… Continue reading Reminder: Saturday, May 31, 9:30–11:30 Emerg. Preparedness Exercise