Managing disasters

PREPARING COASTAL BUSINESSES FOR THE BIG 3 - #3 FLOODS

PREPARING COASTAL BUSINESSES FOR THE BIG 3 - #3 FLOODS

Did you know that floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada? According to Public Safety Canada, floods are the country’s costliest natural disaster, with regards to property damage. Because floods can occur any time of year, in any region — floods affect hundreds of thousands of Canadians annually. And if your business operates in Metro Vancouver, you know all too well that this metropolis is one of Canada’s rainiest! If you are operating in other coastal areas, you can also be at risk of flooding from rising sea levels or storm surges. So what can you do to mitigate the effects of flooding?

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HOW WILL YOUR ORGANIZATION GET FROM A TO B WHEN A LARGE-SCALE EVENT OCCURS?

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HOW WILL YOUR ORGANIZATION GET FROM A TO B WHEN A LARGE-SCALE EVENT OCCURS?

In December 2015, the US Geological Survey measured a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. As a result of the earthquake, two of Metro Vancouver’s transit lines were shut down for 90 minutes. This recent shake, which caused no damage, is a reminder that organizations must be prepared when the unexpected occurs. When an incident cripples transportation routes, how will your personnel or key supplies get from A to B?

LEGISLATION IMPROVEMENTS: YOUR FEEDBACK WELCOME!

LEGISLATION IMPROVEMENTS: YOUR FEEDBACK WELCOME!

British Columbia Emergency Program Act Under Review — Why You Need to Participate

In January 2016, the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, launched a consultation initiative to revise the BC Emergency Program Act.  With catastrophes on the rise, there’s no better time than now, to offer your recommendations for improving the legislation.