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General News · 5th February 2024
Shaun Koopman
The Strathcona Regional District sponsors local Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer programs as part of our regional approach to disaster planning. We are hosting information sessions for anyone interested in the following programs: Emergency Support Services (ESS), Emergency Communications Team (ECT), and Canadian Animal Disaster Response Team (CDART).
Session #1 at Gorge Hall Monday February 5th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Session #2 at Mansons Hall Tuesday February 6th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Both sessions are the same. No preregistration required, just show up. There will be door prizes.
Emergency Support Services (ESS)
Have you wondered how a family receives help when they are displaced by a disaster? Emergency Support Services is the “heart of emergency response” by helping evacuees find shelter, meals and clothing through vouchers as well as supporting the reunification of family members.
More information is available at: www.srd.ca/emergency-support-services
•Currently there 9 members on the Cortes ESS callout list.
Emergency Communications Team (ECT)
ECT volunteers serve as “Plan B” when primary communication systems are disrupted or destroyed. This group is composed of certified Amateur Radio Operators (and those willing to obtain their certification) who volunteer their time and expertise. The SRD provides most of the equipment required to operate this service through a library of equipment that members can sign out to develop their skillset.
More information is available at https://srd.ca/emergency-radio-communications-team
•Currently there 0 members on the Cortes ECT callout list.
Canadian Animal Disaster Response Team (CDART)
We recognize that failure to evacuate and care for pets during an emergency has negative implications for the emotional and physical well-being of both the owner and the animal. During disasters CDART offers assistance by providing services such as:
•Set up of temporary animal intake shelters, including care and maintenance of animals;
•Intake - pets registration at intake shelters; and
•Reuniting pets with owners/guardians.
More information is available at: www.cdart.org
• Currently this 1 member on the Cortes CDART callout list.
If you would like more information about these regional programs or are interested in volunteering but unable to attend one of these sessions, please do not hesitate to contact me at skoopmansrd.ca or 250-830-6702.
Session #1 at Gorge Hall Monday February 5th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Session #2 at Mansons Hall Tuesday February 6th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Both sessions are the same. No preregistration required, just show up. There will be door prizes.
Emergency Support Services (ESS)
Have you wondered how a family receives help when they are displaced by a disaster? Emergency Support Services is the “heart of emergency response” by helping evacuees find shelter, meals and clothing through vouchers as well as supporting the reunification of family members.
More information is available at: www.srd.ca/emergency-support-services
•Currently there 9 members on the Cortes ESS callout list.
Emergency Communications Team (ECT)
ECT volunteers serve as “Plan B” when primary communication systems are disrupted or destroyed. This group is composed of certified Amateur Radio Operators (and those willing to obtain their certification) who volunteer their time and expertise. The SRD provides most of the equipment required to operate this service through a library of equipment that members can sign out to develop their skillset.
More information is available at https://srd.ca/emergency-radio-communications-team
•Currently there 0 members on the Cortes ECT callout list.
Canadian Animal Disaster Response Team (CDART)
We recognize that failure to evacuate and care for pets during an emergency has negative implications for the emotional and physical well-being of both the owner and the animal. During disasters CDART offers assistance by providing services such as:
•Set up of temporary animal intake shelters, including care and maintenance of animals;
•Intake - pets registration at intake shelters; and
•Reuniting pets with owners/guardians.
More information is available at: www.cdart.org
• Currently this 1 member on the Cortes CDART callout list.
If you would like more information about these regional programs or are interested in volunteering but unable to attend one of these sessions, please do not hesitate to contact me at skoopmansrd.ca or 250-830-6702.