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Emergency Preparedness – Are You Prepared?

Know the Risks

Flooding                   Landslides
Weather Events        Avalanches
Wildland Fires           HAZMAT and spills
Earthquakes             Volcano
Disease outbreaks    Drought
For more information on ‘Risks’ please visit  http://www.pep.bc.ca/index.html
Current Snow Survey + Water Supply Bulletin http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/bulletins/watersupply/current.htm
 
For current information on Flood Watch Notifications + Current Forecasts in B.C. please visit http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
 
Make a Plan
For more information, please visit
 
Zombie Emergency Preparedness
 
Get a Kit
For more information, please visit 

                                                          Emergency Social Services

What is Emergency Social Services?

Emergency Social Services or ESS provides short term assistance to British Columbians who are forced to leave their homes because of fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies.

Assistance may include food, clothing, lodging, emotional support and family re-unification services.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Emergency Social Services Director leads and oversees a group of dedicated volunteers who train and prepare to do the following in the event a disaster strikes our community;

  •  activate an Emergency Reception Centre to aid persons affected
  •  provide a referral service to assess evacuees needs to provide food, clothing, and lodging as necessary
  •  provide registration and inquiry information to the Red Cross to help re-unite families
  •  plan for Group Lodging Facilities (shelters) as needed

Volunteers

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine ESS Team is in need of volunteers.  As a volunteer you;

  •  are provided specialized training and experience as an emergency worker
  •  develop new skill sets
  • experience social interaction
  •  give support to your community

If you are interested in joining Emergency Social Services you should know the following:

You must be 19 years or over and undergo an annual Criminal Record Check.  You should be a reliable team player that is able to take direction and have an ability to work under pressure.

 How to Apply

 Email fire_chief@thornhillfire.ca or call 250-615-6100.  We would be happy to discuss the best volunteer opportunity for you.

  

 

 

 

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