Sarah Rosen shares with us some incredibly good basics about getting ready for this year's potential ER responses. Strathcona Regional District and Strathcona emergency services work with the community to ensure that people understand the importance of preparedness.

Emergency preparedness planning is essential for everyone. Fires, floods, earthquakes and evacuations can happen at any time. Being ready helps protect lives and property. For individuals, preparation means knowing what to do and having supplies ready. For the Strathcona Regional District (SRD), it means planning that allows for clear communication and quick action during emergencies.

Working together makes the community safer and stronger. Find information and resources to help you prepare for potential emergencies below.

Evacuations
Evacuations can be chaotic, nerve-racking and a time of worry and strain. Residents should remain aware and be prepared in case of evacuation. Firefighters and other emergency personnel cannot work on the fire or other problems until life and safety issues are under control.

When an evacuation alert or warning is issued, they may be communicated by:

Emergency notification systems
Door knocking
Media broadcasts
Mobile public address (RCMP)
Telephone calls
Electronic media
The Alert or Order will identify hazard and emergency zones as well as travel routes. Communication may also identify reception centre locations, advise the method of declaring an “All Clear” and explain the procedure for issuing controlled re-entry passes.

As information is received from the operational front lines and examined for specific actions, the public will be kept notified of developments, level of evacuation awareness, location of reception centres and other important information.

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