Emergency Preparedness
Emergency alert test coming to B.C. mobile phones on Wednesday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The test is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. on Nov. 27 as part of a national test of the Alert Ready system, meant to improve public safety during emergency events. Continue reading
Large emergency exercise to take place at Toronto’s Union Station
The exercise will include 150 actors, some of whom will pretend to be seriously injured, professional makeup artists, and even staged smoke at track level. Continue reading
Mock plane crash exercise held at Kelowna International Airport
Airport director says training exercise was held to test the YLW’s emergency response plan. Continue reading
World not prepared for the next big pandemic: report
A group of international health experts says the world needs to do more to prepare for the next big pandemic, or suffer the consequences. Continue reading
Hurricane Dorian: Florida residents warned of potential price gouging
Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody has warned residents of price gouging, urging them to call a hotline if they encounter it. Continue reading
Intense Toronto trauma hospital simulation helps medical staff prepare for catastrophe
Staff at the downtown Toronto facility hear the declaration of a “code orange” and whir into action – they know it’s a simulation designed to test the hospital’s response to catastrophe but their reaction is real. Continue reading
Penticton wildfire kindles reminder of having emergency kits in case of disaster
PreparedBC says water, non-perishable food, batteries, first aid kit are among the items an emergency kit should have. Continue reading
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Town of Coaldale hosts mock train derailment to prepare for potential disasters
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
It’s just a hypothetical but it could quickly become a reality in many communities across Canada with trains travelling through them. Continue reading
B.C. premier announces millions for emergency funding program
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Premier John Horgan was in Kelowna on Friday morning, where he announced a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. Continue reading
Edmontonians learn about emergency preparedness at annual event
Thousands of people took the opportunity to learn more about the roles first responders play in the event of a crisis at Get Ready in the Park Saturday. Continue reading