ESS

Peninsula residents forced from their homes by fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies may receive emergency social services for up to 72 hours. Services may include food, lodging, clothing, emotional support, information about the crisis, and family reunification. There may also be special services like first aid, child minding, pet care and transportation.

In the event of a disaster, you may not be able to remain in your residence. In this case, the Local Authority will initiate an emergency response. As a result, ESS will set up one or more Reception Centers on the Saanich Peninsula. These Reception Centres will provide for Registration of affected citizens, food, clothing, lodging and other needs as required.

Emergency Social Services volunteers assist with:

• Identifying locations for reception centres and group lodging;
• Finding other volunteers;
• Working with local businesses, service organizations and government agencies;
• Housing and feeding people forced from their homes;
• Providing services to people who are unable to leave their homes; and
• Supporting other emergency responders.

To sign up for emergency notifications in your area, visit your municipality’s website:

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