An emergency can happen anywhere, anytime in our community. While the Town takes steps to ensure we’re ready to respond when disaster strikes, it’s essential for every resident to learn how to keep themselves and their families safe in an emergency.
If you are in an emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Emergency programs for the Town of Qualicum Beach and the City of Parksville work in unison to provide large-scale emergency support and disaster service to residents of the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area. Learn more about Oceanside Emergency Management.
An EOC is a centralized place where emergency support and recovery efforts are organized during an emergency. To ensure the local EOC volunteers and Town staff are trained to respond in the event of a real emergency, regular drills are conducted with the City of Parksville. In 2023 a windstorm simulation took place with more drills planned to strengthen our response.
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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), Town of Qualicum Beach, and the City of Parksville partnered to undertake a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) to enhance a cooperative approach to emergency management.
This HRVA provides a list of 53 hazards that could affect our region; natural, technological, and conflict-related. Scores were provided for each, with the highest risk events identified as fires, floods, wind events, drought, motor vehicle incidents, and electrical power outages.
The HRVA will be used as a foundation for the next phase of the region’s emergency preparedness and mitigation activities, helping community leaders make risk-based choices to address vulnerabilities, mitigate hazards, and prepare for response and recovery from emergencies.
Local emergency response relies on the support of community volunteers. There are many opportunities for people of all abilities and backgrounds to contribute. Learn more about how you can support your community when it’s needed the most.
When planning for an emergency or disaster, local businesses should strategize about business continuity, thinking about how to keep their doors open and keep their employees and customers safe. These resources can help businesses plan to become more resilient and prepared:
