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Emergency Preparedness

DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?

Emergency preparedness helps you, your family, and your neighbours know what to do before, during, and after an emergency.

Take simple steps now to be ready:

know the hazards, make a plan, and build an emergency kit.

BECOME A MASTER OF DISASTER!

Master of Disaster is a fun, hands‑on PreparedBC program that helps students become emergency‑ready leaders at home and in their community. Through interactive lessons, youth learn how to recognize hazards, build an emergency kit, and create a family emergency plan. For more information and free downloadable, printable resources visit the PreparedBC website:

Master of Disaster: Youth emergency preparedness - Province of British Columbia

REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES

During an emergency, Emergency Support Services (ESS) may be available to provide short‑term help with basic needs such as food and shelter. Creating an ESS profile in advance can make it easier to access supports if you are evacuated. Use the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) tool and for more information, or to sign up as a volunteer in the North Slocan Region, please email Nicky at ESS1@newdenver.ca

To pre-register follow these steps:

  1. Download the BC Services Card app from the Apple or Google app stores.
  2. Open the BC Services Card app and follow the instructions.
  3. In the app, under "Services" locate "Evacuee Registration Assistance" and follow the login and registration instructions.

Visit the PreparedBC website for tools and resources to help you prepare for emergencies.