Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Precautions

The District of Tumbler Ridge takes every measure to ensure the safety and security of the community. Therefore, an extensive emergency preparedness plan has been developed to protect the health, safety and property of the community.

Emergency Preparedness Week is a great time to get prepared for any kind of emergency. This means being ready to cope for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while emergency workers help those in urgent need.

Think about a major storm, flood, or chemical spill. This type of disaster could affect water supply, cut electricity and phone service for days. What would you do to keep you and your family safe? Being prepared can make this type of situation less stressful for you and your family.

Here are some ideas that will help you do something every day, so that by the end of EP Week, you'll be better prepared for whatever comes your way.

And finally, give yourself a pat on the back. You just took some quick and easy - but very important - steps to being more prepared. And you helped make Canada's 18th Emergency Preparedness Week a success!

Are you prepared?

Have you ever thought about how to prepare for an emergency in Tumbler Ridge? How would you look after your family for 72 hours? Although the majority of Canadians believe that having an emergency plan and emergency kit are important, only a small minority have actually created them. Learn the three steps to getting prepared: Know the Risks, Make a Plan and Get a Kit.

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.

Municipal Emergency Coordinator

The Director of Protective Services also serves as the Municipal Emergency Coordinator for the District of Tumbler Ridge.

Fire Hall (250) 242-3939
trfire@dtr.ca

Emergency Social Services Unit

A group of trained volunteers comprise the Emergency Social Services (ESS) unit of the Tumbler Ridge Emergency Plan. They are a pre-planned municipal emergency response organization designed to provide assistance in times of need during accidents or disasters. In the event of an incident, they will open the Community Centre to provide food, shelter, clothing, information and assist families to reunite.

If you’re interested in becoming a trained ESS volunteer, please contact:

Dustin Curry,  Director of Protective Services
Fire Hall (250) 242-3939
trfire@dtr.ca