The Emergency Plan - A Place to Be Safe and Secure

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Are you Prepared? If a major emergency like a flood, blackout or earthquake occurs in Maple Ridge, you need to be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours while emergency workers help those in urgent need.

What You Can Do

Start your emergency planning today. Here are some things you can do to better prepare yourself to face a range of emergencies-anytime, anywhere:

• Know the disaster risks specific to your neighbourhood. For example, flooding in low-lying areas
• Make a plan so you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency
• Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit
• Get an Emergency Planning Guide

Take Action for Maple Ridge! Use the My Commitment Form [PDF, 128KB] to list actions you and your family can do to help make Maple Ridge one of the most sustainable communities in the world. Then post the list at your home, classroom or place of business. Encourage friends, family and co-workers to make their own commitment!

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What We're Doing

Here are some things the District has done to prepare for a major emergency in Maple Ridge:

• Implemented an Emergency Call Centre for large scale emergencies
• Established an Emergency Planning Committee
• Adopted an Emergency Social Services program to provide short-term assistance to citizens including food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification
• Promoting the 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Campaign

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To Learn More

To find out more about emergency plans for our community, contact:
Barbara Morgan, Emergency Program Assistant
enquiries@mapleridge.ca
Tel: 604-463-5221

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Web Resources

• Canadian Red Cross
• Emergency Management BC
• Emergency Preparedness for Industry and Commerce Council
• Salvation Army
• 72 - Get Prepared
• St John Ambulance
• Weather Office

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