GET PREPARED

Preparedness Tips for Individuals and Families:

Residents of the Sunshine Coast are encouraged to take the 7 Day Emergency Preparedness message a few steps further.

Due to logistical aspects facing the coast, residents are being reminded to plan to be self-sufficient for at least 1 week. Following a large disaster affecting the Sunshine Coast and the Lower Mainland, damage to critical infrastructure such as roads, ferry terminals and hydro transmission lines will very likely be slow in recovery due to a lack of supplies and manpower. Emergency services will be very busy providing assistance, first to those in the most need such as the elderly, homeless and disabled. By being prepared at home, residents will significantly reduce the burden on already over-worked responders, many of whom are volunteers.

By taking the following steps, you and your family will remain more comfortable and safe following a disaster:

1. Family Emergency Preparedness Kit Supplies (click here for checklist)

2. Grab and Go Kit (click here for contents)

3. 26 Weeks to Emergency Preparedness (click here for more information)

4. Preparedness Advice for the Disabled (click on links below for more information)

Disabilities / Special Needs
Communication & Speach Related Disabilities
Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities
Visual Disabilities
Self Assessment Checklist
Hearing Impairement
Cognitive Disabilities
Service Animals & Pet Owners

5. Your Cell Phone as an Emergency Lifeline (click here for more informartion)

6. Emergency Pet Care (click here fore more information)

7. Protect Your Home From Wildfires (click here to view brochure) (click here to view video)


Contact Information:
Emergency Program Coordinator - Bill Elsner
Tel - (604)885-6887 Fax - (604)885-6860
Email - bill.elsner@scrd.ca