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 BC
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 | About the organization/theme | RDN resources |
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December January February |
Winter Preparedness | Hazards: extreme cold, driving conditions, storms | Province of British Columbia: Learn more. | |
| January 25, 2025 | Avalanche Awareness Days 2025 | Hazard: snow/precipitation | Avalanche Canada: Learn more. | |
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March 6, 2025 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. Cassidy Mobile Home Park |
Themes: Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program | RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more | |
|
April 19, 2025 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. Electoral Area H: Lighthouse Community Centre, Bowser. Event details. |
Themes: Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program | RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more | |
| Spring to early summer | Flood Awareness | Hazard: precipitation, snow melt, inland and coastal waterways | Province of British Columbia: Learn more. | |
| May 3, 2025 | Wildfire Community Preparedness Day | Hazard: wildfire | FireSmart Canada: Learn more. | |
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May 7, 2025 7 p.m. |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. French Creek Residents Association |
Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program | RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more | |
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May 10 (provisional) Time: TBD |
RDN Emergency Services public awareness presentation. Gabriola Island |
Self-preparedness, FireSmart and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program | RDN, Emergency Services: Learn more | |
| May 3 - May 10, 2025 | Emergency Preparedness Week |
Hazards: all |
Province of British Columbia: Learn more. | |
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June July August
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Summer Preparedness | Hazards: extreme heat | Province of British Columbia: Learn more. | |
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October 16, 2025 10:16 a.m. |
Great BC Shakeout | Hazard: earthquake, tsunami | The Great BC Shakeout, BC Earthquake Alliance, BCAA: Learn more. |
Useful links
- Interested in self-preparedness? The first and most important step you can take is to plan for and reduce the negative impact of an emergency on you, your family, your pet(s), your business and your home. Go to Get Prepared for more information.
- Interested in setting up a Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) for your community? Go to NEPP for more information.