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Flooding is considered to be the most expensive disaster in Canadian history.
Effects of climate change and sea level rise place the Lower Mainland at increasing risk of catastrophic floods from the Fraser River freshet to coastal storms and king tides. Many Coast Salish communities are vulnerable to floods and other risks and can leverage an opportunity to build a disaster resilient region by working together. The Emergency Planning Secretariat is an a-political organization created to support a coordinated mainland Coast Salish-led flood management strategy, from Yale to Tsawwassen to Squamish. |
Flood Warning/Advisories in Effect for Local Area
GET READY! FRESHET SEASON IS HERE
What to do in a Potential Flood Event
1. Activate your community Emergency Operations Centre
- This can be done by the community Chief or Councillor, Band Manager, Emergency Program Coordinator or whoever is indicated in the community's emergency management plan.
- The community does NOT need to declare a state of local emergency
- Connect with your EPS Emergency Response Contacts: Dianne Garner, dianne.garner@emplans.ca, 604-798-4519
2. Contact the EMCR SWE PREOC to acquire a Task Number by calling 1-888-663-3456 or emailing preoc2.ops1@gov.bc.ca.
- A task number will enable your community to be compensated for resources spent on response.
3. Identify your community's needs, including what can or cannot be funded by EMCR:
- Staffing, equipment, meals and supplies required to operate your community Emergency Operations Centre which can be funded by EMCR
- Gather your emergency management plans, checklists, communications, equipment and supplies as needed
4. Ensure that you are on the Coordination Calls hosted by EMCR by contacting your local EMCR representative or emailing preoc2.ops1@gov.bc.ca
5. Keep informed and connected with agency services around the region:
BC River Forecast Centre - provides info on snowpack, water supply, flood risk, and predicts flows in BC rivers and streams, notably at the Fraser River at Mission and the Fraser River at Hope
Prepared BC - Provides emergency preparedness information, social media packages, downloadable guides and fill-in-the-blank plans to help you prepare for emergencies.
Click here for more Information and Resources
1. Activate your community Emergency Operations Centre
- This can be done by the community Chief or Councillor, Band Manager, Emergency Program Coordinator or whoever is indicated in the community's emergency management plan.
- The community does NOT need to declare a state of local emergency
- Connect with your EPS Emergency Response Contacts: Dianne Garner, dianne.garner@emplans.ca, 604-798-4519
2. Contact the EMCR SWE PREOC to acquire a Task Number by calling 1-888-663-3456 or emailing preoc2.ops1@gov.bc.ca.
- A task number will enable your community to be compensated for resources spent on response.
3. Identify your community's needs, including what can or cannot be funded by EMCR:
- Staffing, equipment, meals and supplies required to operate your community Emergency Operations Centre which can be funded by EMCR
- Gather your emergency management plans, checklists, communications, equipment and supplies as needed
4. Ensure that you are on the Coordination Calls hosted by EMCR by contacting your local EMCR representative or emailing preoc2.ops1@gov.bc.ca
5. Keep informed and connected with agency services around the region:
BC River Forecast Centre - provides info on snowpack, water supply, flood risk, and predicts flows in BC rivers and streams, notably at the Fraser River at Mission and the Fraser River at Hope
Prepared BC - Provides emergency preparedness information, social media packages, downloadable guides and fill-in-the-blank plans to help you prepare for emergencies.
Click here for more Information and Resources
Does your community need Emergency Management Supplies?
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F.A.S.T. Emergency Planning Secretariat Portal
EPS has partnered with FAST (First Aid and Survival Technologies Ltd.) to provide specialized emergency management products branded with your community's logo, including: - ICS/EOC colour-coded identification vests - Community Reception Centre kit - Traffic Control Kit - And other custom products - or let us know what you'd like to equip your EM program and we'll look for it! |
WE'RE HIRING
The Emergency Planning Secretariat is hiring a Program Assistant and Program Coordinator. Click on the links or see below for details on each position.
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News
EPS is hosting Lower Fraser Floodplains Forum: June 9th 2023 from 8:30am-4:00pm at Skowkale. An elected member of Chief and Council alongside 1-2 support staff is invited. We hope to see you all there to build a regional plan for floodplains resilience in the Lower Fraser!
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Flood Visualization Toolbox: There is a growing need to develop climate resilient nature-based solutions as long-term strategies to address increasing concerns from winter storms, sea level rise, groundwater seepage, pluvial flooding, and drainage challenges amongst others. We’re seeking 2-3 communities for a design research project to develop a toolbox of nature-based or landscape-based adaptation strategies for flood risks specific to your community needs, goals, and values. Let us know if you or your community would be interested!
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Indigenous Youth, Art and Water Initiative
Releases call for proposals for the Indigenous Youth, Art and Water Initiative, part of the new Indigenous Water Allyship program led by the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) and One Drop Foundation. More information about the Indigenous Water Allyship here: https://www.onedrop.org/workspace/uploads/files/news-relase-indigenous-water-allyship2023.pdf The deadline for applications is June 11, 2023. |
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