Whistler Emergency Program
The Whistler Emergency Program coordinates the processes and procedures for mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from large-scale emergencies.
Working in collaboration with local first response agencies, Emergency Management British Columbia and other external organizations the Whistler Emergency Program is responsible for the development and implementation of plans and programs to protect the community during large-scale emergencies.
Emergency Plan
Click here to view the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Emergency Plan.
How can Whistler Residents and Businesses Prepare?
Wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, hazardous materials spills and other hazards could threaten Whistler. Residents and businesses must be prepared to be self sufficient for at least 72 hours following a major emergency. During an emergency, you and your family could be on your own for an extended period of time. Emergency services may not be readily available, as increasing demands are placed on responders. It may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in most critical need.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the Whistler Emergency Program:
- The Whistler Search and Rescue team search for, and provide aid, to people who are in distress or imminent danger.
- The Whistler Emergency Social Services team provides short-term (generally for 72 hours) shelter, food, clothing and emotional support to evacuees.
- The Emergency Communications team provides a means for emergency communications when phone lines, cell phones and other conventional means of communications fail.
For more information on the Whistler Emergency Plan, contact 604-935-8473.
Visit www.getprepared.ca for information on making a plan and building an emergency kit.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities: Emergency Preparedness
Since 2006, the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities (BCCPD) Emergency Preparedness Project has been a leader in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in emergency preparedness in British Columbia and Canada.
The BCCPD and Volunteer Canada, have trained 20 trainers from disability organizations and volunteer centres from BC, Yukon, Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick to deliver community training in emergency planning for people with disabilities.
The training manual, Prepare to Survive - Prepare to Help, is full of exercises and resources for community groups who want to play a role in emergency planning and response in their communities.
Click here for more information.
