VictoriaReady
1234 Yates Street V8V 3M8 Victoria, BC, Canada

We are now using Alertable to send Vic-Alert emergency notifications for incidents such as gas leaks and tsunami warnings. For more information and to subscri...be to receive emergency notifications, please visit victoria.ca/vicalert. If you are already subscribed to Vic-Alert, you will be contacted based on the way that you signed up to make the switch to Alertable, however, current subscribers must sign up for Alertable on our website by February 1, 2021 to continue receiving emergency notifications. Signing up is easy and free and you can choose to receive emergency notifications by text message, phone, email, and/or app alert.

Make Emergency Preparedness your New Years Resolution! Visit VictoriaReady.ca for more information about how to get #VictoriaReady. Watch our recorded Emergency Preparedness Workshop, sign up for Vic-Alert, and talk to your neighbours about planning together! What you going to do to be more prepared in 2021?

Make emergency preparedness part of your New Year’s Resolution! We are now using Alertable to send Vic-Alert emergency notifications for incidents such as gas l...eaks and tsunami warnings. If you are already subscribed to Vic-Alert, you will be receiving a notification to resubscribe, however, we are still encouraging current subscribers to sign up for Alertable now to ensure that you receive future emergency notifications. To subscribe or resubscribe to Vic-Alert, please visit: victoria.ca/vicalert

DYK your neighbours are often your first responders in an emergency? One of our favourite ways to engage with neighbours is to talk about how you could help each other in an emergency. What skills could you share or how might you need extra assistance? The first step is meeting your neighbours! We're looking forward to this next virtual linked below about Engaging Your Neighbours on Wednesday, January 20th at 12pm. See you there!

Happy Winter Solstice! It would not be complete without a winter storm. Heavy rain with snow expected for parts of Greater Victoria. Please be patient and take it slow on the roads today. For more information on the Environment Canada weather alert visit: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html For more information on what to do before, during, and after an emergency, visit https://PrepareYourself.ca ... #yyj #BCStorm

This movie has been on our 'to watch' list for a while! Join us for the free virtual showing of "The Great Disconnect" on Wednesday, December 9th at 12pm. Learn about the health and social impacts of loneliness and why neighbourhood connections are so important. (Don't forget, connected communities are also more resilient and recover more quickly from disasters!) The film will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Tamer Soliman and retired UVic professor Dr. Trevor Hancock, who is featured in the film. Hope to see you there!

The BC Emergency Alerting System, Alert Ready, will be tested tomorrow, Wednesday November 25 at 1:55pm (PST). During the test, an alert will be broadcast on radio, television & compatible wireless devices. Details and FAQs: ow.ly/xswk50CsCnW A reminder that this is different to Vic-Alert, the subscriber-based emergency notification system for City of Victoria - Local Government . For more info on how Vic-Alert would be used in an emergency, and to subscribe, visit http://VictoriaReady.ca/VicAlert

Did you feel that? There was a 3.0 magnitude earthquake 6km north of Victoria reported at 8:44 this morning. A good reminder that we live in an active seismic zone. For what to do before, during, and after an earthquake visit https://www.crd.bc.ca/prep/hazards-in-our-region/earthquake

DYK we supported the 2020 CRD Coastal Flood Inundation Mapping Project which has increased our understanding of tsunami risks in the region. The first step to preparedness is knowing your risks! #TsunamiDay #yyj

Victoria has a lower risk for tsunami than other coastal cities, but they can still happen. This #TsunamiDay learn more about the tsunami inundation zones where you live, work, and play by visiting www.VictoriaReady.ca #yyj UNDRR 1. Know your risks 2. Make a plan 3. Get your kit together... 4. Get connected You're more prepared than you think!

Working on projects like a My Great Neighbourhood grant with your neighbours is an excellent way to connect and become more resilient. We are excited for this new series where you can learn more about the importance of social connections and how to make it happen in your neighbourhood! Looking forward to seeing you there!

A wind warning has been issued for #yyj. Get prepared by securing loose items charging your devices knowing where your flashlight/batteries are... For more information on emergency preparedness for severe weather, visit: https://crd.bc.ca/prep/hazards-in-our-region/severe-weather For more information on the Greater Victoria wind warning visit: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html

You can prepare your home & family for pandemics like COVID-19, just like for any other hazard. Learn about effective ways to stay safe, including: personal h...ygiene & household disinfection caring for your mental health stocking up without panic-buying in case you need to isolate We're all in it together. Check out the Pandemic Preparedness Guide: http://ow.ly/44sq50CiXYP (PDF, 7.9MB)

It's not just what is in your kit, but who! We know from other events that connected communities are more resilient and recover more quickly from disasters. What have you been doing to stay connected during COVID?