Upcoming Training, Workshops and Presentations
(Online) COV Emergency Preparedness – Personal & Household
Learn how to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Vancouver. This online session introduces you to the practical steps to preparedness: knowing your risks, making a plan, gathering your supplies,…
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(Online) Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Vancouver, including a big earthquake. This session introduces you to practical steps you can take including knowing risks, making a plan,…
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Past events
18
Nov, 2025
Vancouver Emergency Support Services
Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness invites you to a 1-hour talk on Tuesday November 18 at 7 p.m. at the Dunbar Community Centre. Miranda Myles, Manager of Community Readiness for…
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Free
06
Nov, 2025
Learn About the 2024 Dunbar Fire and Fire-Resistant Plants
The Dunbar Residents’ Association invites you to attend a talk about the 2024 Dunbar fire, which has left many unanswered questions. The talk will be presented by a member of…
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18
Oct, 2025
Emergency Radio Training
Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Planning (DEEP), the Pacific Spirit MedVents (Medical Venturers) and Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) invite you to an introductory emergency radio training session on Saturday, October…
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Free
16
Oct, 2025
The Great BC Shake Out
What would you do in the next 30 seconds if an earthquake struck? Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On during the Great BC ShakeOut on October 16, because knowing what…
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10
May, 2025
Dunbar Disaster Support Hub Interactive Demo
Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) and the local Pacific Spirit Medical Venturers (MedVents) invite you to an hour-long interactive demo at the Dunbar Disaster Support Hub at 11 a.m.…
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Free
23
Apr, 2025
Presentation: Emergency Preparedness and First Aid for Your Pets
Presenters: Lis Jang from Vancouver’s Emergency Support Services & Heather Ferguson from the Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team Summary: Learn how to plan and prepare to take care of your…
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Free
22
Mar, 2025
Workshop: Emergency Waste Management After a Disaster 🚽
How Will You Manage Without Plumbing After a Disaster? Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) invites you to a 1.5-hour workshop on an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of disaster…
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Free
05
Mar, 2025
AGM and Presentation: Fire Awareness – Prevention Tips and Preparing a Household Response Plan
by Jackie Kloosterboer Summary: Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) invites you to its first Annual General Meeting with a special guest speaker. The business portion of the meeting will…
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22
Feb, 2025
Workshop: Water Security Planning for a Post-Disaster Situation
by Chris Green Document: Metro Vancouver Regional Water Supply System Lifeline Study – click here to download Summary: Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) invites you to a 1.5-hour workshop…
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22
Jan, 2025
Presentation: Preparing our Community for Emergencies
by John Halldorson Slides – please click here to download a copy of the slides used in this presentation. Summary: Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) invites you to a…
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24
Oct, 2024
Presentation: How long will water, gas, electricity, sewer be out of commission after a major earthquake?
with Dr. Tim McDaniels Professor Emeritus, UBC School of Community and Regional Planning Click here to download the slides from this presentation. Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) invites you…
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25
Apr, 2024
Presentation: Vancouver Emergency Management Agency of the City of Vancouver
by Miranda Myles Manager, Community Readiness Vancouver Emergency Management Agency City of Vancouver This presentation will be held in person only at Dunbar Community Centre. Please register using the form…
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05
Apr, 2024
Presentation: Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
We are a group of health professionals working at the intersection of climate and health SUMMARY: CAPE is a national body – Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, involved in…
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21
Mar, 2024
Presentation: Do we need to worry about tsunamis in the Strait of Georgia?
by John Clague Emeritus Professor at Simon Fraser University To download a copy of the presentation, please click here. Summary: The south coast of BC is earthquake-prone, and some types…
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