Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness includes all tasks undertaken to plan for an emergency. The goal of emergency preparedness activities is to make sure that the Sq’éwqel community is ready to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
Seabird’s Emergency Preparedness team ensures that provincial and local authorities can mitigate hazards and implementing effective responses that address the needs of the public in the event of a disaster.
Natural Disasters: Earth Quake, Flood, Landslides, Droughts, Wild Fires, and more.
Human Caused Disasters: Train Derailment, Highway Accidents, Highway Closures, Chemical Spills, Community Lockdown, and more.
Health Disasters: Pandemics, Outbreaks, Chemical Emergency, and more
To see Crisis Communications around recent events, please click here.
Emergency Notification System
Sq’éwqel has made Alertable our Emergency Notification System
To receive faster notifications during emergency events, click the link below for more information and to download the app.
For further assistance, please contact Danika Snook.
Youth Wildfire Training Program 2025
Program Outline
This program is designed to provide Youth (ages 15-30) with a comprehensive understanding of wildfire, while training them in practical skills for safety and employment in the field of wildfire fighting. The progressive nature of the program facilitates building foundational knowledge and skills before moving on to advanced training, including hands-on experience with professionals.
Latest Updates
Hope Wildfire Update | Alertable
The fire is currently classified as “out of control”, meaning it is spreading or expected to…
Notice Issued: July 3 2025
For more information, contact:
Danika Snook
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Main Office: 604-796-2177
Cell: 604-202-0834
Teams: 604-796-8063
Jackie Blanchard
FireSmart Coordinator
Main Office: 604-796-2177
Cell: 604-798-7362
Teams: 604-796-7218
Email: jacquelineb@seabirdisland.ca
