This message is from the local Emergency Preparedness Task Force: Dear Cadboro Bay Resident: We would also like to take this opportunity to familiarize you with our local Emergency Preparedness Task Force (EPTF). It is expected that following a catastrophic earthquake, where Saanich has publicly declared an emergency, the municipal and provincial authorities (including fire,… Continue reading Call for Volunteers: Emergency Preparedness – May 3
The District of Saanich, in collaboration with the Capital Region Emergency Programs, has published a handy PDF guide on preparing for tsunamis, including detailed maps of the hazard zones. Tsunamis are rare, but dangerous. Possible causes include: Sudden movements on the sea floor Earthquakes Underwater landslides Land slumping into the ocean Large volcanic eruptions Meteorite… Continue reading Tsunami information guide published by Saanich
The Saanich Emergency Program is providing emergency preparedness sessions for residents of Saanich. These sessions will teach you how to plan and prepare to support yourself and your loved ones for at least seven days after an event impacts our community. Each household participating will receive a free workbook to help with emergency planning. Register… Continue reading Upcoming Emergency Prep education & volunteering
The District of Saanich is launching two talks on Emergency Preparedness, on various dates: 1. Energy safety and provide tips on how to prepare for an earthquake Michelle Petrusevich, Public Safety Manager Monday, April 1, 2019, 7- 8:00 p.m. At: Gordon Head Recreation Centre, 4100 Lambrick Way Register for course #21764 at 250-475-7100 A major… Continue reading Saanich launches series of Emergency Prep. talks
The Saanich Emergency Program (SEP) at the District of Saanich is holding a series of family and individual emergency preparedness sessions at Saanich recreation centres this winter. See the listing PDF for dates, times and venues. These sessions are delivered by SEP volunteers and are free, with a view to helping as many residents as possible… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness sessions at Saanich rec centres
One of the volunteers of the CBRA’s Emergency Preparedness Taskforce (Rod Thoms) has uncovered a new CRD-wide Workbook for Emergency Preparedness: https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Community/Documents/Emergency~Program/Prepare_Yourself_Workbook_4edition.pdf
In the run-up to the Annual General Meeting of the Emergency Preparedness Task Force on Saturday (May 11th), the information on the website as to the emergency preparedness procedures has been updated. For details, see the Emergency Preparedness page, and the new Convergent Volunteer manual.
