Emergency Preparedness Week May 2 to 8, 2021

Friday, May 7, 2021 – Tip of the Day: Get Smart about Wildfires & FireSmart your Home.

From cleaning your roof & gutters to moving firewood, there are steps you can take. Did you know that you can book a FireSmart Consultation with the Sooke Fire Department by calling 250.642.5422? You can also learn more through the FireSmart BC website.


Thursday, May 6, 2021 – Tip of the Day: Get your Kit Together.

Gather supplies & think about what you need for at least 72 hours. Build your emergency kit by thinking “camping at home”. WATCH this video to learn how:


Wednesday, May 5, 2021 – Tip of the Day: Make a plan for your family & workplace.

Do the thinking before the emergency happens. Keep it handy in your kit, review it annually. Ensure your kids & pets will be taken care of. 


Tuesday, May 4, 2021 – Tip of the day: Understand local risks.

Knowing the key risks that are specific to the Capital Region will help you prepare for: wildfires, earthquakes, severe weather and related impacts (power outages and road closures), flooding and pandemics. Prepare Yourself and make use of this local resource:


Monday, May 3, 2021 – Tip of the day: Stay informed and seek reliable information. Register for Sooke emergency alerts (Alertable)!


Friday, April 30, 2021 – Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face – whether natural or human-induced.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 2-8, 2021) encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. This special week is a national effort of provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, and Public Safety Canada. The District will be highlighting tips and resources throughout the week on the District website and Twitter pages, and the Sooke Emergency Program Facebook page.

Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. The intent of this theme is to encourage Canadians to take action to become better prepared for the range of emergencies they could face in their region.

By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to:

  • Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare.
  • Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do
  • Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency.

Matt Barney, District of Sooke Emergency Program Director and Deputy Fire Chief shares this local advice:

“The District has an excellent team of professional and volunteer emergency responders, however, in larger events such as lengthy power interruptions due to storm activity, it’s important households are prepared.

It can take time to mobilize resources, so having an emergency kit to support needs for several days is important. If you already have a kit, during Emergency Preparedness Week is a good time to check your supplies.

When you are looking to stay informed, seek reliable information sources such as the District’s public notification system and the website. As new information for residents is available, it will be shared through these channels first. ”

Learn more:

Contact:
Matt Barney, District of Sooke Emergency Program Coordinator and Deputy Fire Chief
250.642.5422
mbarney@sooke.ca