Saanich Emergency Program
The District of Saanich has an Emergency Plan Bylaw which outlines the local legislative framework for our municipal emergency plan.
What's New
National Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5 - 11, 2013
Emergency Preparedness Week is designed to raise awareness of the importance of having an emergency kit and making an emergency plan. This annual event takes place across Canada each year during the first full week of May.
The Great British Columbia ShakeOut
‘Show Me ShakeOut’ Poster Contest
On Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:17 a.m., thousands of British Columbians will Drop, Cover
and Hold On in the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history! Students can help make this
event a success by creating a poster to help share the ShakeOut. As part of Emergency
Preparedness Week (May 5-11, 2013), the ShakeOut Organizing Committee will be holding
‘Show Me ShakeOut’, a poster content for kindergarten to grade seven students from across
BC. For contest guidelines check out the website listed below:
http://www.shakeoutbc.ca/downloads/ShakeOutBCPosterContest.pdf
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Presentations
Emergency preparedness begins with YOU. When disaster strikes, your chances of staying safe, healthy and comfortable are much better if you are prepared.
This free 90-minute presentation offers the information you need to prepare yourself and your family to survive on your own for up to 7 days after any type of disaster. The topics include: five disasters most likely to affect Saanich residents; how to respond and protect yourself during these disasters; how to handle utilities and sanitation if services are disrupted; responding to evacuation orders; communicating with family and friends; emergency water, food and equipment; and personal “grab and go” bags. Each household participating in the presentation will receive a free take-home information package to help with emergency planning.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7-8:30 p.m.
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Register for course #516051 at (250) 475-7600
To request a private presentation for a minimum of 10 households in your neighbourhood (or multi-unit complex), contact the Saanich Emergency Program office: 250-475-7140.
Public Participation Survey
The District of Saanich Is Listening
Involving the public in discussions on matters that affect them is a long standing practice at the District of Saanich. The inclusion of diverse opinions, information and experiences has improved the quality of decisions made.
As public participation practices, citizen interest and technology evolve, it is important that we “check in” with residents and stakeholders to determine if there are improvements that we can make in our participation practices.
One of the initiatives identified in the 2012 – 2016 Strategic Plan was to develop a public participation policy and facilitate public participation training for staff. We need your feedback and invite you to complete a survey and offer your ideas on the principles and practices that the District should consider when planning public participation opportunities. Your feedback will be used to guide the development of a public participation policy and framework that will ensure a consistent organizational approach to public participation initiatives.
Survey closes Friday, November 16th, 2012
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Presentations
Emergency preparedness begins with YOU. When disaster strikes, your chances of staying safe, healthy and comfortable are much better if you are prepared.
This free 90-minute presentation offers the information you need to prepare yourself and your family to survive on your own for up to 7 days after any type of disaster. The topics include: five disasters most likely to affect Saanich residents; how to respond and protect yourself during these disasters; how to handle utilities and sanitation if services are disrupted; responding to evacuation orders; communicating with family and friends; emergency water, food and equipment; and personal “grab and go” bags. Each household participating in the presentation will receive a free take-home information package to help with emergency planning.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 7-8:30 p.m.
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Drive
Register for course #500470 at (250) 475-7600
To request a private presentation for a minimum of 10 households in your neighbourhood (or multi-unit complex), contact the Saanich Emergency Program office: 250-475-7140.
Saanich Fire Department Open House
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 10 AM - 2 PM
#1 FIRE HALL, 760 VERNON AVENUE
Join the Saanich Emergency Program in celebrating their 50th Anniversary at the Saanich Fire Department's Open House.
SEP will have demonstrations, displays and a free draw. In addition, the Fire Department will have static displays along with a 'live' rope rescue, fire extinguisher demonstrations and the Jaws of Life. And of course the fire trucks will be out for kids of all sizes to enjoy. See you at the Open House!
Jepp Grant Awarded to Saanich Emergency Program
The Saanich Emergency Program would like to thank the Federal Government, under the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP), for funds that will enable us to begin to develop a Light Urban Search and Rescue Capacity as per the Canadian Classification Guidelines.
July 22, 2011 Mayor Frank Leonard presented a 4-person survival kit to Leslie Vander Haegen today at the Saanich Fire Department.Names of 653 people who attended the Saanich Emergency Program's Emergency Preparedness Workshops from March 11 (date of Japan's large earthquake) to June 30, 2011 were entered in draw for the survival kit.
Calendar of Meetings and Events
Welcome to the District of Saanich Emergency Program
The Saanich Emergency Program (SEP) is a division of the Saanich Fire Department that provides the citizens of Saanich with a response to emergencies, major emergencies and disasters. SEP provides for the continuity of government and the preservation of life and property through a coordinated response by elected officials, municipal departments, volunteer services and such outside agencies as may be able to assist during a major emergency or disaster.
Saanich has 100 municipal staff who have received Emergency Operations Centre training. Our Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), will act as a 24-hour "mission control" during a large scale emergency.
172 Saanich volunteers routinely train and exercise to provide support to the EOC as well as provide community support throughout the year. They are involved in the program under four components.
- Emergency Social Services (ESS) and ESS Level One
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Team (COMMS)
- Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP)
For more information about the Saanich Emergency Program and volunteer opportunities check out our site. If you have any questions or would like further information, please call us at:
Saanich Emergency Program
760 Vernon Avenue
Victoria BC V8X 2W6
E-mail: SEP@Saanich.ca
Phone: (250) 475-7140
Fax: (250) 475-5556
