BC Communities
This community was nearly destroyed by wildfire in 2021, leading to one of the most complex recovery efforts in BC’s history.
This kind of sole is not found on a sandal, but it can step all over your summer plans.
State of Local Emergency
The baby name of these two friends from a popular 90s sitcom
Emma
This new tool, created under the EDMA, can be declared after a state of local emergency ends, allowing restrictions to remain in place during recovery
Local Recovery Period
Agricultural disease outbreaks, such as avian influenza, fall under this ministry’s hazard assignment
Agriculture and Foods
Once known as Semá:th Lake in Halq’eméylem, this area was drained in the 1920s for agriculture. Perhaps due to this history, the community was severely impacted by major flooding in 2021
Abbotsford
This vital household emergency supply was a top comdity during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Toilet Paper
When not at the office, you may find this sailor sailor charting the high seas on his sailboat.
Kirk
This international agreement, adopted in 2015, sets global priorities for disaster risk reduction and influences Canadian emergency management policy
Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction
This Ministry is responsible for gas explosions or leaks relating to pipelines .
Energy and Climate Solutions
Known as the ‘Country Music Capital of Canada,’ city saw all residents evacuated in November 2021 after catastrophic flooding overwhelmed local infrastructure
Merritt
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EM-OJI
Bringing a surge of knowledge, this individual is a GIS expert.
Daniel
This recovery principle emphasizes rebuilding in a way that reduces future risks and increases resilience, rather than simply replacing what was lost.
Build Back Better
This ministry holds the hazard assignment for oil spills and hazardous material incidents
Environment and Parks
This small First Nation in northeastern B.C. was hit by a severe wind event in 2021 and is still working with Indigenous Services Canada to secure reimbursements for personal losses.
Blueberry River First Nation
This budget question is the fastest way to turn a lively recovery meeting into awkward silence
A true country fan, you will likely spot her at the next big concert.
Tasha
This process helps identify damages, needs, and priorities after a disaster, often across housing, infrastructure, environment, and economy
Post Disaster Needs Assessment
In addition to EMCR, these two Ministries also have a shared responsibility as it relates to extreme temperature
Health; Housing and Municipal Affairs
This small community on the west coast of Vancouver Island is only accessible by air or boat and is especially vulnerable to tsunami and earthquake hazards.
Zeballos
This group hates to see EMCR coming, because it means filling out three forms, four tables, and explaining acronyms no one understands.
Local Government / First Nations
This multi-talented team member used to train falcons for an airport.
Naomi
This management system provides a standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident approach and is used in the PREOCs.
Incident Command System
The Police Act assigns this Ministry with responsibility for terrorism
Public Safety and Solicitor General