The Strathcona Regional District is currently in the process of updating the Quadra Island Evacuation Plan.

The SRD is seeking direct input from Quadra Island residents to gain a better understanding of their specific evacuation requirements.

A survey has been made available online at Quadra Island Evacuation Plan Community Survey.

Property owners will also receive a physical copy of the survey via mail in the coming days and have the option to either submit it online, in person or by mail.

Individuals are encouraged to participate in the survey to contribute their thoughts and feedback.

SRD Board Chair, Mark Baker says local knowledge is invaluable to the disaster planning process. He says disaster management is a shared responsibility and active engagement with the community is essential to achieving resilience over the long term.

“Engaging a community in how it can prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies is more likely to result in decisions and outcomes the community is confident about and will act upon, and this in turn will support the work of disaster response agencies,” he said.

The information provided by the survey responses will inform the development of the Quadra Island Evacuation Plan.

When a draft plan has been developed, future community forums will take place to build community resilience and awareness, and as a process of continuous improvement.

Survey submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday March 15, 2024.