With the current wildfire situation, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has decided to launch an emergency notification system earlier than originally planned to get important information out to the public in the event of an emergency. SLRD Alert enables district staff to quickly and effectively communicate with all registered contacts through telephone, text or email … Continue reading SLRD launches new emergency notification system for electoral area residents
Compliments of the blanket of smoke that has consumed our community, I have spent more time inside in the past few days than I have in the past few weeks combined. For me, what would normally be pleasant, carefree summer hours spent with my family outside in the mountains soaking up all the wonderfulness this … Continue reading An air of gratitude, albeit a smokey one
Hugs are nice, and thank yous are appreciated, but sometimes our first responders, rescuers and firefighters need a little bit more, by way of support, for what they experience in the line of duty. Tonight, at the Council Chambers above the Fire Hall, a session on Critical Incident Stress Management, will take place at 7pm.
We were at the Fire Hall for a birthday party. A dozen toddlers, in various states of awe, stunned silence and/or wriggliness, surrounded by their equally excited parents. Seriously. We were going to be allowed to get in the fire trucks. The kids were given their own fire helmets. To keep! As well as crayons. … Continue reading Happy Fire Prevention Week
If English is not your first language or you have family or friends and you need to call 911 in the event of an emergency, E-Comm has access to a 24-hour interpretation service that can be connected to in less than a minute. Interpreters are available in 170 languages.The most helpful thing you can teach … Continue reading 911 Interpreter Services – 170 Languages Offered
So, about that 72 Hour Emergency Kit…For 20 days in May, Pemberton’s Emergency Program Coordinator, Bettina Falloon, posted a step-by-step plan to get your preparedness on, to TheWellnessAlmanac.com. Day 1, I was 100% with her. “Get a blue plastic storage bin.” Yep. Can do. I’ll grab that tomorrow when I know what to put in it.Day … Continue reading Column: The Things We Take
Do you know how to spot the difference between heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion? Read the safety tips below to find out how to keep cool this summer as the temperature rises. Anyone can experience heat stress. The health risks are greatest for those over the age of 65, infants and young children, … Continue reading Its Hot Out There! Heat Wave!
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#20 - FINAL DAY As the Final Day of the Emergency Preparedness Challenge - we want to see your Emergency Kits! Submit a photo(s) to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. Check you insurance policy and make records of your possessions. Place important documents such as wills, passports, insurance papers, … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #20 FINAL DAY!
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#19 Keep a leash or pet carrier near your emergency kit and add three-day supply of pet food. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are challenging all residents to a 20 Day Preparedness Challenge. Beginning … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #19
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#18 Add a pocket knife (Swiss army style), cutlery, a whistler and spare set of house and car keys to your kit . Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are challenging all residents to … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #18
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