Emergency Preparedness: A responsibility we all share
When disaster strikes, the most important person is you. If you are well prepared, you will be in a better position to help your family, friends and neighbours.
Extreme Heat and Tsunami Information Portals
Visit the Capital Region Extreme Heat Information Portal to explore and understand the capital region's vulnerability and exposure to extreme heat.
Visit the Capital Regional Tsunami Information Portal to look up locations and their associated tsunami hazard risk area, as well as plan a travel route in the event of an emergency tsunami response.
Guide to Emergency Preparedness in the Capital Region
Now is the time to ensure you and your family are prepared for a power outage, earthquake or tsunami. The Capital Regional District has a one in three probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. It's not a matter of if an earthquake will happen, but when. This emergency preparedness guide will help you and your family get ready for any emergency. The guide contains information on what do before, during, and after an emergency, and includes handy checklists so you don't forget anything.
FREE Virtual Emergency Preparedness Workshop
You can participate in a free Virtual Emergency Preparedness Workshop from the comfort of your own home!
Victoria Ready has created this free virtual Emergency Preparedness Workshop Video. You will learn how to prepare for emergencies, make a plan, get your kit together, and connect with your neighbours.
Upcoming Events
April 2024
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Apr 25, 2024, 7pm-8:30pm
Victoria Fire Hall #1, Victoria
May 2024
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May 07, 2024, 7pm-8pm
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
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May 15, 2024, 7pm-8pm
Saanich Commonwealth Place, Saanich
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May 22, 2024, 7pm-8pm
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Saanich