Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week is May 4–10. Is your business prepared?
The theme for this year’s provincial campaign is “In it together,” which encourages individuals, neighbours, organizations, etc., to work together to respond and recover better.
Small businesses, of which there are many in North Vancouver, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of disaster.
Emergencies and disasters are inevitable. The question is not if they will happen, but when. While it is impossible to know the specifics ahead of time, using the best available information to plan for what might happen is the most effective way to be prepared for what does happen.
Well-prepared businesses are better able to survive a disaster and protect their employees and operations.
North Shore Emergency Management will be hosting/co-hosting/participating in the following presentations open to the public:
- Tuesday, May 6, 2:30 to 4 pm: Get Ready for Emergency Preparedness Week at the Capilano Library (presentation for the public; presenting with DNVFRS)
- Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 to 7:45 pm: Emergency Preparedness 101 at the North Vancouver City Library (presentation for the public; presenting with NVCFD)
Check out the North Shore Emergency Management website for info, resources, and simple steps that can help your business become better prepared. You can also download the FREE Business and Employer Emergency Preparedness Guide: B.E.E.P.
The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) Economic Recovery and Restart Toolkit provides a collection of resources developed to assist organizations and individuals involved in community economic recovery following an emergency such as pandemics, wildfires, and floods.
