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.
Key dates/seasons for emergency preparedness themes in B.C.
In this table you will find a list of seasonal emergency preparedness themes and key provincial or national dates you can follow, participate in and build awareness about in your community. The table also 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 | Topic/hazard |
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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 |
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March 6, 2025 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. Cassidy Mobile Home Park RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more |
Themes: Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program |
|
April 19, 2025 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. Electoral Area H: Lighthouse Community Centre, Bowser. Event details. RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more |
Themes: Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program |
| 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 |
To learn more and get materials to share with your community, visit the Emergency Preparedness Week webpage or email %20PreparedBC [at] gov.bc.ca (PreparedBC[at]gov[dot]bc[dot]ca) |
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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 |
The RDN, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach are working together to develop an evacuation route plan for RDN Electoral Area G. Learn more and complete the survey until 31 May, 2025 at getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 5, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Inclusive preparedness |
Find out more and register today via Zoom. All attendees will be entered to win a four-person home emergency kit. |
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May 6, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Cultural safety and preparedness |
Find out more and register today via Zoom. All attendees will be entered to win a four-person home emergency kit. |
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May 7, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
RDN Evacuation Route Planning Project - Community Engagement City of Parksville pop up event - Gazebo, Parksville Community Park
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The RDN, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach are working together to develop an evacuation route plan for RDN Electoral Area G. Learn more and complete the survey until 31 May, 2025 at getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 7, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Animal preparedness |
Find out more and register today via Zoom. All attendees will be entered to win a four-person home emergency kit. |
|
May 7, 2025 7 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. French Creek Residents Association RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more |
Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program |
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May 8, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Insurance: why it matters |
Find out more and register today via Zoom. All attendees will be entered to win a four-person home emergency kit. |
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May 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. PDT |
Emergency Preparedness Week by PreparedBC Free webinar: Community preparedness |
Find out more and register today via Zoom. All attendees will be entered to win a four-person home emergency kit. |
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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 |
The RDN, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach are working together to develop an evacuation route plan for RDN Electoral Area G. Learn more and complete the survey until 31 May, 2025 at getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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May 10 (provisional) Time: TBD |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. Gabriola Island RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more |
Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program |
| May 3 - May 10, 2025 |
Emergency Preparedness Week Province of British Columbia: Learn more. |
Hazards: all |
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May 25 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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RDN Evacuation Route Planning Project - Community Engagement Family Day pop up event - Town of Qualicum Beach Civic Centre |
The RDN, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach are working together to develop an evacuation route plan for RDN Electoral Area G. Learn more and complete the survey until 31 May, 2025 at getinvolved.rdn.ca/evac-route-planning-eag-cop-toqb |
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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 |
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.