Tag: Emergency Preparedness

SRD seeking publics opinion on hazards, risks and vulnerabilities

The Strathcona Regional District is inviting residents of Campbell River, Cortes Island, Gold River, Sayward, Tahsis and Zeballos to help develop a new hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis.

Large Scale Marine Exercise Underway Off of Salt Spring Island

A multi-agency on-water emergency preparedness exercise is taking place just off the Northeast coast of Salt Spring Island. Canadian Coast...

Being Prepared for an Emergency

On the heels of last week's Great BC ShakeOut, emergency coordinators are reminding residents about the importance of being...

Get Set for the ShakeOut

This morning marks the annual Great BC ShakeOut. At 10:19 AM, millions of people worldwide will practice how to "drop,...

Strathcona RD Hosting Emergency Preparedness Fair

As the cool and wet weather conditions arrive, the Strathcona Emergency District is looking to promote awareness of emergency...

Financial boost for Strathcona Emergency Program

The city of Campbell River has agreed to provide some increased financial support to the Strathcona Emergency Program. The...

Exercise Sweeper preps crews for an emergency

Emergency program coordinators from all over the Island, the Sunshine Coast and even Washington are taking part in a...

Emergency prep session goes tonight

The Comox Valley Emergency Program is teaming up with the Oyster River Fire Department to host an information session...

Strathcona RD releases survey on emergency prep

The Strathcona Regional District has released a survey on emergency preparedness. The survey questions encompass topics like first aid...

Strathcona RD holding emergency prep courses

The Strathcona Regional District is holding emergency preparedness sessions. The Emergency Preparedness Classes will help educate residents on what do...

Emergency staff encourage residents to evaluate emergency plans

Emergency preparedness staff are urging people to review your emergency plan. Shaun Koopman says the recent rain events in...

Major emergency preparedness exercise on the Island

A major emergency preparedness exercise is taking place in Port Alberni this week. Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi...

Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness crews are urging people to be ready to evacuate in the event of an emergency. This week is...

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Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

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