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Completed 2009 Community Events
What You Need To Know To Stay Safe! (Public Information Session) (event
complete)
Guest Speaker: Terasen Gas.
Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Many people believe you automatically shut off your gas supply after an earthquake.
This is not true. If you turn
off your gas needlessly, you could find yourself without heat, hot water or cooking
facilities for a long time. Learn when and how to turn off your gas or propane
supply and what to do or not do to keep safe.
For additional information call 592-9121.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! - Workshop #8 (event complete)
Emergency preparedness in Oak Bay is about neighbours helping neighbours.
The first step however is being personally prepared to enable you and your family
to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days after a major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! is a two-hour workshop
that provides detailed information and practical application to individual and family
emergency preparedness.
Date: Tuesday January 20th, 2009.
Time: 6:45 (Sign-in) to 9:00pm.
Location: Monterey Middle School, 851 Monterey Avenue.
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Additional Information Flyer
Fire Extinguishment (event complete)
Presentation By: Oak Bay Fire Department.
Date: Saturday, January 24th, 10:00am to Noon.
Location: Oak Bay Fire Department, 1703 Monterey Avenue.
These workshops are free but please register through the
Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
ESS and Level 1 Disaster Assistance - Information and Orientation Session (event
complete)
Presentation By: Oak Bay Emergency Social Services (ESS) Team members.
Date: Tuesday February 3rd from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Ever wonder what our Community Emergency Social Serfvices (ESS) Team would do in
the event of an emergency or disaster? Are you interested in being able to
assist our residents evacuated because of a house fire?
Agenda:
- 6:30 to 7:30, Orientation to Oak Bay ESS.
- 7:30 to 8:30, Level 1 Disaster Assistance Team.
- 8:30 to 9:00, Questions and Discussion.
To register or for more information, call Sonja at 250-514-5249 or
California Learnings: Successful Public Education Messaging (Public Information
Session) (event complete)
Guest Speakers: Lise Anne Pierce, Provincial Manager of the BC Disaster Management
Program, Red Cross and Rob Johns, Emergency Coordinator for the City of Victoria.
Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Rob and Lise Anne travelled to Southern California to be part of The Great Southern
California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake preparedness activity in U.S. history,
where millions of California residents participated in the drill.
They will share findings on what reaches people in marketing emergency preparedness
campaigns, the use of alternate media and social networking and how these learnings
apply to local emergency programs and support organizations in B.C. in their efforts
to spread the preparedness message.
For additional information call 592-9121 or
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! - Workshop #9 (event complete)
Emergency preparedness in Oak Bay is about neighbours helping neighbours.
The first step however is being personally prepared to enable you and your family
to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days after a major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! is a two-hour workshop
that provides detailed information and practical application to individual and family
emergency preparedness.
Date: Wednesday February 18th, 2009.
Time: 6:45 (Sign-in) to 9:00pm.
Location: Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School, 1701 Beach Drive.
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Additional Information Flyer
Disaster First Aid Training (two parts) (event complete)
Instructor: St. John Ambulance.
Dates: Wednesday, February 25th and Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Learn how to triage and apply first aid. Bring a blanket and wear comfortable
clothing.
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Additional Information Flyer
Emergency Preparedness Workshop For Seniors (event complete)
These Emergency Preparedness Workshops are an abbreviated version of the Oak Bay
Program's two-hour evening Workshops, containing less information about how to shut
off utilities and more on developing personal plans.
Date: Tuesday March 10th, 2009.
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am.
Location: Pine Room, Monterey Seniors Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue.
Contact: Please pre-register at front desk Monterey Centre or through the Oak Bay
Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Oak Bay Sea Rescue Public Information Session (event complete)
Guest Speaker: Glenn D Barker, Unit Leader, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit
33, Oak Bay Sea Rescue.
Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Search and rescue crews are the backbone of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary's
emergency response activities. Crews consist of dedicated, volunteer professionals
on call for a week at a time. The Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society has a long history
and plays an integral part in saving lives at sea. It also plays a vital role
in Oak Bay's response and recovery capability.
For additional information call 592-9121 or
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! - Workshop #10 (event complete)
Emergency preparedness in Oak Bay is about neighbours helping neighbours.
The first step however is being personally prepared to enable you and your family
to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days after a major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! is a two-hour workshop
that provides detailed information and practical application to individual and family
emergency preparedness.
Date: Wednesday March 25th, 2009.
Time: 6:45 (Sign-in) to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavillion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit
and Newport Avenue).
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Additional Information Flyer
Fire Extinguishment (event complete)
Presentation By: Oak Bay Fire Department.
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 10:00am to Noon.
Location: Oak Bay Fire Department, 1703 Monterey Avenue.
There workshops are free but please register through the
Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Vancouver Island Emergency Preparedness (VIEP) Conference (event complete)
"Diamonds in the Rough" - For front-line volunteers and staff.
Dates: Friday April 17th to Sunday April 19th.
Location: Saanich Fair Grounds, Saanichton BC.
Additional Information
Emergency Preparedness Week Activities in Oak Bay (event complete)
- Display, Barbecue and Small Scale Community ESS Exercise.
- Emergency Preparedness Workshops.
- Grade Three Emergency Preparedness Presentations - Red Cross and Oak Bay
Emergency Program.
Dates: May 3rd through to May 9th.
Location: Around Oak Bay.
Event Poster for
activities within Oak Bay during EP Week
Evacuation Centre Exercise, Open House, Barbeque and Community Fair (event complete)
Date: Sunday, May 3rd
Times: 11:30-1:30 Open House, Barbeque and Community Fair
12:00-1:30 Evacuation Centre Exercise
Location: Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St, Soccer Turf & Parking Lot
Obtain additional information from the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Oak Bay Community Event
Poster for Activities on May 3
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! - Workshop #11 (event complete)
Emergency preparedness in Oak Bay is about neighbours helping neighbours.
The first step however is being personally prepared to enable you and your family
to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days after a major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! is a two-hour workshop
that provides detailed information and practical application to individual and family
emergency preparedness.
Date: Tuesday May 5th, 2009.
Time: 6:45 (Sign-in) to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavillion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit
and Newport Avenue).
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Additional Information Flyer
Emergency Preparedness Presentations to Grade Three Students (event complete)
Presented By: Canadian Red Cross, Oak Bay Emergency Program and Oak Bay Fire Department
Dates: Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th
Locations: Willows Elementary School, Glenlyon Norfolk Jr School and St. Michaels
University Jr. School
Disaster First Aid Training - two parts (event complete)
Instructor: St. John Ambulance.
Dates: Wednesday May 20th and Wednesday May 27th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Learn how to triage and apply first aid. Bring a blanket and wear comfortable
clothing.
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Additional Information Flyer
Fire Extinguishment (event complete)
Presentation By: Oak Bay Fire Department.
Date: Saturday, May 30th, 10:00am to Noon.
Location: Oak Bay Fire Department, 1703 Monterey Avenue.
These workshops are free but please register through the
Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! - Workshop #12 (event
complete)
Workshops will be offered within the Oak Bay Community bimonthly.
Emergency preparedness in Oak Bay is about neighbours helping neighbours.
The first step however is being personally prepared to enable you and your family
to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days after a major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! is a two-hour workshop
that provides detailed information and practical application to individual and family
emergency preparedness.
Date: Tuesday September 15th, 2009.
Time: 6:45 (Sign-in) to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavillion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit
and Newport Avenue).
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Fall 2009 Community Workshops Poster
Fire Extinguishment (event complete)
Presentation By: Oak Bay Fire Department.
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 10:00am to Noon.
Location: Oak Bay Fire Department, 1703 Monterey Avenue.
These workshops are free but please register through the
Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Preparedness Education Mini-Workshops (event complete)
Pandemic Preparedness: How to protect yourself, your family and preparing to Shelter-in-Place.
Non-structural mitigation: Learn how to secure bookcases and other items in your
home to protect yourself and your escape route in the event of an earthquake.
Grab & Go Bag; Shelter-in-Place Supplies:
What should be part of your kits,
where to get supplies
Community-based Organizations & Emergency Planning
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Richard Stanwick, Chief Medical Health Officar, VIHA
Date: Saturday September 26th.
Time: 12:30pm (sign-in) 1:00pm to 4:30pm.
Location: Monterey Recreation Centre, Garry Oak Room, 1442 Monterey Avenue,
Oak Bay.
Preparedness Education Workshops Poster and Additional Information
Display and Information Table on Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies
(event complete)
Date: Tuesday September 29th.
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Location: Monterey Recreation Centre Lobby, 1442 Monterey Avenue.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! workshops will be offered
within the Oak Bay Community bimonthly.
As part of a Seniors Mitigation and Preparedness Initiative, the
Emergency Preparedness Outreach Team will offer monthly Emergency Preparedness
Information Sessions and Workshops, starting in September, within the
community at sites that serve seniors and potentially high-risk groups. A
webpage for the Oak Bay Seniors Mitigation and Preparedness Project
is being developed that will contain information on the goals of the project, its
tie-in to an age-friendly UBCM grant, as well as easy to understand and implement
non-structural mitigation and preparedness strategies that seniors and high-risk
groups can take to keep themselves safe before and during a disaster situation.
This webpage will be linked to the Oak Bay Emergency Program and to other community
websites.
Fall 2009 Community Workshops Poster
Wildfires 2009 - Response, Recovery and Lessons Learned
Guest Speakers: Bob Kennedy, Provincial Emergency Program (PEP)
Bev Stenning, Mobile Support Team (MST)
Elysia Demspey & Hansi Bhagwanani, Canadian Red Cross (CRC)
Sonja Ruthe, Disaster Psychosocial Services (DPS)
Bob, Bev, Elysia, Hansi and Sonja all responded to the Wildfires in West
Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops, in a variety of capacities and for different
organizations. Some responded more than once. You will learn how the various
organizations get activated, the role they played, what worked well, lessons
learned and how we can use this information to help prepare our communities.
Date: Tuesday October 13th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit
and Newport Avenue).
For more information, call the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Wildfires 2009 - Response,
Recovery and Lessons Learned Poster
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors Workshop
You will learn how to develop your Personal Preparedness Plan that includes your
emergency health information, developing a Personal Team, and what should go in
a Grab-And-Go Bag (short-term evacuations). You will also learn about some
of the hazards and resources within Oak Bay as well as information on what to do
to keep you safe before and during an emergency or disaster.
Date: Wednesday October 21st.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00 Noon.
Location: Monterey Centre Lobby, 1442 Monterey Avenue.
Sign up at the front desk at the Monterey Centre or call 250-514-5249 (Sonja).
Disaster First Aid Training - two parts
Instructor: St. John Ambulance.
Dates: Wednesday October 21st and Wednesday October 28th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit and
Newport Avenue).
Learn how to triage and apply first aid. Bring a blanket and wear comfortable
clothing.
Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Fall 2009 Community Workshops Poster
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! - Workshop #13
Emergency preparedness in Oak Bay is about neighbours helping neighbours.
The first step however is being personally prepared to enable you and your family
to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days after a major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Begins With You! is a two-hour workshop
that provides detailed information and practical application to individual and family
emergency preparedness.
Date: Monday November 16th, 2009.
Time: 6:45 (Sign-in) to 9:00pm.
Location: St. Patrick's Church, 2060 Haultain.
Sign up at the Church or Register through the Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Fall 2009 Community Workshops Poster
Public Information Night - Mitigation In Recovery
Presentation By: Jim Lamorte
Date: Tuesday November 17th.
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavillion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit
and Newport Avenue).
Fire Extinguishment
Presentation By: Oak Bay Fire Department.
Date: Saturday, November 21st, 10:00am to Noon.
Location: Oak Bay Fire Department, 1703 Monterey Avenue.
These workshops are free but please register through the
Oak Bay Fire Hall at 592-9121 or
Oak Bay Emergency Program Holiday Social
Date: Tuesday December 8th.
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Location: Windsor Park Pavillion, 2451 Windsor Road (on Windsor between Transit
and Newport Avenue).
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