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Neighbourhood Preparedness Program

A neighbourhood team approach to becoming self-reliant following a disaster or major emergency!

What is a Neighbourhood Program?

  • Teaches individuals and families how to become personally prepared for a minimum of 72 hours.
  • Teaches neighbours how to plan and train as a neighbourhood to respond safely and effectively as organized teams during a disaster or major emergency.

Who should be involved?

  • Individuals, families and neighbours working in partnership towards emergency preparedness.
  

Why have a program?

Even though nothing can be done to prevent a disaster such as an earthquake or flood, individuals and families that are prepared before disaster strikes are more likely to:

  • Cope more effectively during the event
  • Recover more quickly after the event
  

Where will it work?

Whether you live in a subdivison or rural farming community, a Neighbourhood Program is easily adaptable to benefit both you and your neighbours. The program teaches preparedness skills that can be put to use In your home, neighbourhood, workplace, school or community at large.

How will it work?

Although there may be differences in format or delivery method depending upon the community, there is a general process that each neighbourhood should follow:

Step 1
Determine the size of your neighbourhood, its demographics and special concerns.

Step 2
Identify hazards and their potential effects and impacts to your neighbourhood.

Step 3
Encourage neighbourhood residents to become personally prepared, learn what to expect and how to cope.

Step 4
Encourage neighbours to develop a plan for Emergency Preparedness within their own neighbourhood, and to volunteer on at least one of the Neighbourhood Teams that form part of that plan. 

Step 5
Determine and identify the neighbourhood resources, including; individual, family, neighbourhood and community.

Step 6
Encourage training and practice drills within both the individual Neighbourhood Teams and as a full neighbourhood.

Step 7
Encourage your neighbourhood to establish a network with adjacent neighbourhoods, other organizations and the community at large.

What will it cost to take the program training?

In the Peace River Regional District we have trained facilitators who will deliver the training to neighbourhoods free of charge.

When should planning start?

Now is the time to start planning. Organizing now as a family and neighbourhodo will save precious time following a disaster or emergency.

How do I get involved?

Start with a phone call! Call the Community Services Department at 250 784-3200 for more information.