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Jul 25, 2024 · As wildfires continue to burn throughout British Columbia, Vernon residents are advised to plan ahead. The City of Vernon said residents and visitors should take steps right away to plan for the worst case scenario, and to stay up to date with what is going on locally and across the province.
Jul 26, 2024 · An emergency plan is a playbook for how you and your household will respond to disasters, including wildfires. Knowing what to do will reduce anxiety and help keep you focused and safe. Start by downloading a fill-in-the-blanks emergency plan .
Dec 1, 2023 · A new response team is rolling out to help Vernon people in crisis. Vernon has launched a Mobile Integrated Crisis Response team, formerly known as a “car” team.It’s staffed with mental ...
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Apr 23, 2024 · The City of Vernon will be better prepared for emergencies and disasters thanks to financial aid from a provincial organization. At its regular meeting Monday, April 22, city council heard that the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) approved a $30,000 grant for the Vernon Emergency Support Services Preparedness project.
May 6, 2024 · Natural disasters can happen at any time and can cause significant impacts. There are practical steps each of us can take to better prepare ourselves, our families, and our community for emergencies. May 5 - 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. This year’s theme is: Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.
The City has established the Vernon Emergency Program Subcommittee (VEPS), a group of industry, service provider, neighbourhood and government agency representatives to collaborate on Vernon’s collective emergency management capacity. BE PREPARED.
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May 5, 2023 · Photo: Darren Handschuh. With floods in the region and an unseasonable heat wave drying out area mountains, the City of Vernon is urging residents to be prepared for emergencies. May 7-13...
