Emergency Preparedness

ACRD Emergency Program

Mission Statement

"To provide planning, support and leadership in emergency management to our community in order to protect people, property and the environment in the event of an emergency or disaster."

Be Prepared......Know the Risks......Have a Plan!

Heather Zenner, Royal Roads University Student, Research Project, Summary
Heather Zenner, Royal Roads University Student, Research Project, Report

Under bylaw, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) is responsible for emergency planning for the Alberni Valley which includes the following:

City of Port Alberni
Electoral Area "B" (Beaufort)
Electoral Area "D" (Sproat Lake)
Electoral Area "E" (Beaver Creek); and
Electoral Area "F" (Cherry Creek)

Under the British Columbia Emergency Program Act, the ACRD is also responsible for emergency planning for Electoral Area "A" (Bamfield) and Electoral Area "C" (Long Beach). The Districts of Tofino and Ucluelet are responsible for their own emergency planning.

What's that Sound? - Public & Official Perceptions of the January 2018 Tsunami Warning and Evacuation in the Alberni Valley

A Letter of Thanks - Emergency Response - Jan 31 2018

Emergency Preparedness

ACRD Emergency Program

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"Surviving a Disaster is Everyone's Business"