Editor:
As residents’ concern for potential emergencies, especially wildfires, increases with the good weather, they will be glad to know that citizen groups are going into action! To increase awareness and preparedness, town halls have been held in Pender Harbour and Sechelt, and community associations and resident groups are moving ahead to plan for an emergency.
One example is a “picnic in the park” sponsored by the West Sechelt Community Association on July 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Burtnick Park (Mika/Baillie Roads), where residents will discuss ways of assisting themselves and neighbours in an emergency. Local residents are welcome.
In Gibsons, several volunteers are bringing together neighbourhoods, focussed on planning for emergencies. They are looking for Gibsons volunteer organizers (if interested, contact [email protected]).
Vancouver Coastal Health and the SCRD are presenting workshops on air quality and lung safety especially for vulnerable populations. Stay tuned for more information on their work.
And as discussed in the Reporter recently, ham radio operators are maintaining and increasing their skills to lend assistance in times of danger.
It is clear that awareness and knowledge about preparedness is a major concern for both agencies and individuals, and it is up to all of us to get involved!
Gail Riddell, Sechelt
