Area Communities Ready For Emergency Preparedness Week

Area communities are getting set for Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 4th to 10th.

It’s a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for people to ensure they’re prepared to protect themselves, their families, and their community during an emergency.

In fact, they’re getting things underway a little earlier as tomorrow is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

The Comox Valley Regional FireSmart™ and Resilience Committee will be at the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market from 9am to 1pm Saturday, where crews will provide simple tools and techniques to prepare your property and neighbourhood for the impacts of hazards and disaster.

There will be demos to showcase the fire engines and suppression equipment.

Also, a landscape and plant specialist will be onsite to promote best practices for creating fire and drought resistant backyard areas.

Campbell River will also host a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at Robert Ostler Park from 11am to 4pm.

The City’s FireSmart Coordinator will be at the event, alongside members of the Strathcona Regional District, BC Wildfire Service, and local Emergency Support Services.

For Emergency Preparedness Week, the SRD is offering the community free first aid certification courses to provide residents in the district with the knowledge and skills in order to better offer immediate care to someone who is injured or ill.

Additionally, a Disaster Preparedness Expo will be hosted on Quadra Island. The SRD calls it a fun way to build community resilience and get families better prepared for a disaster.

For information, visit Emergency Preparedness Week.