Every year, thousands of people face emergency situations that can affect their lives forever. Emergencies can change an entire neighbourhood in a matter of days so it’s important to be prepared before disasters strike.
Although earthquakes within the Comox Valley are rare, it’s important to be ready. Join us for a FREE online earthquake preparedness information session featuring Alison Bird, Earthquake Seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, as she talks about earthquakes, tectonics, our local hazards, and how we can all get prepared.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
Register: Register here or call 250-334-6000
The Comox Valley Emergency Program has a number of simple steps to help get you prepared so you are not caught off guard. Residents need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for a week or more following a major disaster.
To learn more about emergency preparedness and how you can prepare your family/household, visit our Emergency Preparedness page.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
Media Contact:
Howie Siemens
Manager of Emergency Services
Tel: 250-898-3723