To Kick off Emergency Preparedness Week, the Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs would like to challenge all residents to a 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge. Beginning May 5th, every week day a new tip/step will be posted to add on to the challenge to help you build an emergency kit, along with other safety tips and information to keep you and you family safe year round!

Emergency services and utilities may not be available for 72 hours after an emergency situation such as a power outage, severe storm, flood or earthquake. Are you and your family  prepared to survive on your own for at least 72 hours after disaster strikes?

Take the 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Post photos of your progress to “the Village of Pemberton” FaceBook page.

Step #1 – Get a portable container with a lid to use an emergency kit, such as a plastic storage bin.  Label it and choose an accessible location for it near an exit.  Make sure all family members know its purpose and location.