District of Lantzville - Emergency Preparedness

The District of Lantzville Emergency Program is coordinated by Jani Drew, who is also the Emergency Coordinator for the Regional District of Nanaimo. If you have questions or comments regarding the Emergency Program, please contact Jani Drew. The District has also signed a joint Emergency Management Agreement with the Regional District of Nanaimo, Town of Qualicum Beach, City of Parksville, City of Nanaimo and three neighbouring First Nations, which will see all parties involved working together on a cooperative nature to assist each jurisdiction should the need arise.

In BC, local governments lead the initial response to emergencies and disasters in their communities. The District of Lantzville has prepared an Emergency Response and Recovery Plan that is coordinated by the Regional District of Nanaimo. The Plan makes provisions for the community in the event of any emergency such as flooding, wildfire, hazardous materials spills, earthquake or other catastrophe (Hazard, Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Report_Feb09). District of Lantzville staff and elected officials meet with regional stakeholder partners to practice the plan, which includes activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the District Council Chamber.

Emergency Social Services (ESS) provides short term disaster assistance to residents who are forced to leave their homes due to an emergency. This assistance includes the provision of basic necessities such as food, clothing and accommodation. ESS volunteers, known as the "Heart of Disaster Response", are needed for a variety of assignments in the event of a response to an emergency. Click here Emergency Social Services to learn more about ESS. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Emergency Program at 250-390-6526 or email Jani Drew.

Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) workshops are available to District of Lantzville residents. Experience has shown that, after a disaster, it may take 72 hours for emergency services (eg: police, fire, ambulance) to reach many neighbourhoods and individuals. In areas that are isolated or have limited access it may take even longer. Book a free workshop and learn how to develop a team of neighbors with a variety of skills to improve community resilience. Call 250-390-6526 to book a workshop or email Jani Drew. Find out more about NEPP at: Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program.

Amateur Radio volunteers provide emergency radio communications when other forms of communications fail. Learn how you can be a part of emergency radio communications at Emergency Radio Communications or Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association. The District has a base radio station at the District of Lantzville Council Chamber and we are looking for local operators. If you are interested in volunteering, or in taking the operator’s license course, contact 250-390-6526 or Jani Drew.

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