Events and Public Education
The RDN’s Emergency Services team, along with Emergency Management Oceanside (a collaboration between the RDN, Town of Qualicum Beach and City of Parksville), promote emergency preparedness to communities throughout the region. With handouts, emergency preparedness guidebooks, emergency kit demonstrations, practical advice and public events, we have something for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you in your community!
If you want to invite us to your event or community meeting, email us at emergencyservices [at] rdn.bc.ca (emergencyservices[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca) and request a presentation. Don't forget to include important information in the email e.g., name, location, date options, preferred times, number of people expected and key contacts.
Recurring themes/events for emergency preparedness in B.C.
| Date | Event name/theme |
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December January February |
Winter Preparedness Province of British Columbia: Learn more. Hazards: extreme cold, driving conditions, storms |
| January 25, 2025 |
Avalanche Awareness Days 2025 Avalanche Canada: Learn more. Hazard: snow/precipitation |
| Spring to early summer |
Flood Awareness Province of British Columbia: Learn more. Hazard: precipitation, snow melt, inland and coastal waterways |
| May 3, 2025 |
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day FireSmart Canada: Learn more. Hazard: wildfire |
| May 4, 2025 |
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 - 10 PreparedBC and Province of BC Learn more Emergency Preparedness Week or email %20PreparedBC [at] gov.bc.ca (PreparedBC[at]gov[dot]bc[dot]ca) |
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May 5, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Inclusive preparedness. Learn more |
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May 6, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Cultural safety and preparedness. Learn more |
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May 7, 2025 1:55 p.m. |
TEST of the BC Emergency Alert System on May 7, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. by EmergencyInfoBC Learn more about the test at EmergencyInfoBC. Learn more about RDN emergency alerts, notifications etc. |
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May 7, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Animal preparedness. Learn more |
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May 8, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Insurance: why it matters. Learn more |
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May 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Community preparedness |
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June July August |
Summer Preparedness Province of British Columbia: Learn more. Hazards: extreme heat |
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October 16, 2025 10:16 a.m. |
Great BC Shakeout The Great BC Shakeout, BC Earthquake Alliance, BCAA: Learn more. Hazard: earthquake, tsunami |
Key dates for RDN Emergency Services events and presentations
The table includes public, and community engagement dates the RDN Emergency Services team is supporting or has been invited to attend or present at.
| Date | Event name/theme |
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June 12, 2025 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation - San Pareil Owners and Residents Association - SPORA Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 30, 2025 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation - Parksville Community Centre Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 25, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
RDN Evacuation Route Planning Project - Community Engagement Family Day pop up event - Town of Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 10, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness kiosk - Gabriola Island Themes: Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program |
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May 10, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
RDN Evacuation Route Planning Project - Community Engagement Qualicum Beach Farmers Market pop up event Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 8, 2025 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation - Little Qualicum Hall Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 7, 2025 7 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation - French Creek Residents Association Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 7, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
RDN Evacuation Route Planning Project - Community Engagement Parksville pop up event - Gazebo, Parksville Community Park Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 5, 2025 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
RDN Evacuation Route Planning Project - Community Engagement Town of Qualicum Beach pop up event - Outside Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Learn more about the evacuation route planning project for RDN Electoral Area G: getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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April 19, 2025 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation - Electoral Area H: Lighthouse Community Centre, Bowser |
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March 6, 2025 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation - Cassidy Mobile Home Park |
Useful links
- Interested in self-preparedness? Check out these RDN resources to assist in your emergency preparedness
- Interested in setting up a Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) for your community? Go to NEPP for more information.