Strathcona Emergency Preparedness

10/10/2023

the Great British Columbia Shake Out. October 19 @19:19

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08/28/2023

Just a friendly reminder to get those grab and go bags made. Ensure your vehicle is topped up with fuel at all times. Don’t forget to pack something for your animals! There is no reason to be concerned at this time, I just want to remind everyone to think about getting this chore done. Attached is a really good checklist that was just sent to me.

05/09/2023

Build or purchase an emergency kit!

Basic emergency kit checklist:

Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles)
Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year)
Manual can opener
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
First aid kit
Extra keys for your car and house
Cash, travelers’ cheques and change
Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records
Emergency plan — include a copy in your kit as well as contact information

Consider these additional emergency kit supplies:

Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
Toiletries and personal hygiene items
Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and garbage bags
Prepaid phone card, mobile phone charger
Pet food and supplies
Infant formula, baby food and supplies
Activities for children like books, puzzles or toys
Prescription medications, medical equipment
Utensils, plates and cup
Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife)
Small fuel-operated stove and fuel
Whistle (to attract attention)
Duct tape

Keep your vehicle at ¾ or full. Pumps in certain disasters may not work or you’ll have long line-ups to contend with.

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05/08/2023

Be Prepared. Know your Risks

Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7-13, 2023) encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector.
I encourage you to contact (name and number of emergency coordinator), our departmental emergency coordinator to learn about our role in emergency response.

By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to:

• Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare.
• Make a Plan – It will help you and your family know what to do
• Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency.

Visit www.getprepared.ca for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies.

This week, I encourage you to take concrete actions to be better prepared. Please do your part! Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better - both during and after a major disaster. Get an emergency kit now - it can make a world of difference.

Make an emergency plan

It will take you about 20 minutes to make a family emergency plan online. You can then print it out. Before starting, you will need to think about:
• Safe exits from home and neighbourhood
• Meeting places to reunite with family or roommates
• Designated person to pick up children should you be unavailable
• Contact persons close-by and out-of-town
• Health and insurance information
• Places for your pet to stay
• Risks in your region
• Location of your fire extinguisher, water valve, electrical panel, gas valve and floor drain

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. / Les situations d’urgence peuvent survenir à tout moment et sans grand avertissement.

05/07/2023

Its Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 – 13, 2023!

The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) encourages residents to take part in Emergency Preparedness Week from May 7 to 13, 2023. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for community members to take action to ensure they are prepared to protect themselves and their loved ones.

“This week is Emergency Preparedness Week, which is a nationwide event that encourages Canadians to take real actions to better prepare and protect themselves and their families during emergencies” stated SRD Chair Mark Baker.

“Emergency Planning is everyone’s responsibility. We should all be ready to take care of ourselves for a minimum of 72 hours. Having a plan helps us be prepared and self-sufficient and allows emergency responders to prioritize assistance where it is most needed.”

It is a good idea for each household to have an emergency plan along with an emergency kit and Go-bags.
Here are 7 tasks (one for each day of the week) that residents can take to be better prepared.

• Day 1 – Before Emergency Preparedness Week starts, check out the free showing of the Tsunami 11th Relative documentary touring across the SRD this week. Show date in Gold River was May 6th. Thanks to those who attended this showing!

• Day 2 – Ensure your household has given sufficient thought about how to minimize the stress of your pet during a disaster. For example, does your pet have a favorite toy or stuffy? If so, consider having an extra one on hand in case you cannot find the original one. Create a go-bag for your pets. Some ideas for a tote or store the supplies in a kennel: food, treats, medication, leashes and harnesses, favourite blanket and toys, bottled water, food dishes…you get the idea.

• Day 3 – As the dry season approaches, now is a great time to clean up yards and do a FireSmart assessment of your home and surrounding property. Take the free FireSmart 101 online course to learn about the Wildland Urban Interface, why FireSmart is needed now more than ever, the seven FireSmart principles and more. Visit www.firesmartbc.ca to register for the course and learn how you can prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.

• Day 4 – Download the free Alertable app for our regional emergency mass notification system to your cellphone or visit www.srd.ca/alerts to learn more.

• Day 5 – Consider booking a free emergency planning presentation for your business, group or organization by contacting [email protected] or 250-830-6702.

• Day 6 – Have a discussion with your insurance provider about what financial support is available if you are displaced due to a disaster. Typically, Emergency Support Services only provides three days of basic financial support for evacuees.

• Day 7 – Consider becoming an Animal Response Team, Emergency Support Services, Search and Rescue or Emergency Communication Team volunteer member.

Stay tuned for daily up-dates this week on how to create a plan, how to build an emergency kit and Go-bags.

The SRD sponsors Emergency Support Services Teams in Campbell River, Quadra Island, Cortes Island, Gold River, Sayward, Tahsis and Zeballos as part of a regional approach to providing humanitarian aid throughout our regional district.