Emergency Planning Committee
The emergency planning committee involves the various managers and directors of the District, which includes the Mayor, Fire Chief, Director of Emergency Social Services, and several others. These individuals gather regularly to report, monitor and plan the steps needed to cope with the various aspects of a disaster. The intention of this committee is to reduce the severity of incidents through careful planning and preparation. This will make the response more efficient and recovery much easier.
Preparation and Planning → Response and Action → Recovery
The Emergency Response Management System is adopted by the Government of BC, and it is dependable and efficient. But even so, the citizens of Tumbler Ridge need to take steps to prepare themselves in case of an incident.
What You Should Do…
For your own protection, we recommend that you personally take steps to prepare for an emergency. Citizens should be capable of being self-sufficient for 72 hours after and incident, click here to find information on personal emergency preparedness.