Although the holidays are still a few weeks away, the colder weather means that we are using fireplaces, floor or space heaters, and candles throughout our homes. In 2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 367,500 home structure fires causing 11,825 injuries and $6.8 billion in direct damage. Fire safety is so important no...
On October 15, 2016, the District of Squamish and Squamish Nation launched their cross-jurisdictional emergency preparedness partnership with a live demonstration of the entire program – all in perfect timing for Shakeout BC. This program is designed to notify, inform, and mobilize Squamish citizens in the event of any emergency, and ePACT is honored to...
The most important thing to remember during an earthquake is ‘Drop, Cover and Hold-on’. We hope you practiced this during the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill last week. But beyond that, do you know what you should do during an earthquake? Here are the top things beyond ‘Drop, Cover and Hold-on’ that you can do to...
Did you know that an estimated 500,000 earthquakes occur each year, 100,000 of which can be felt? Whether you have children, pets or seniors living in your home, practicing earthquake drills and creating plans for each household member can provide peace of mind, while making your family’s safety top priority. Plus, preparing for an earthquake...
Authored by Kirsten Koppang Telford, ePACT Co-Founder & COO It’s hard to believe it’s been five years… five years since our dear friend Ayumi landed in Vancouver with her two girls in tow. She’d booked the visit many months before, and at the time had no idea that the reunion trip we had planned would instead...
Fall is a busy time with the return to school and the start of multiple sports seasons. Whether you’re a volunteer coach or the parent of the next Lebron James, Wayne Gretzky or Penny Oleksiak, here are the top four safety tips you need to know to ensure your child is safe playing any sport:...
Let me tell you a story. On August 29th, 2015 I sat in awe at the overnight camp for the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer as I listened to a woman talk about her experience battling cancer. This woman had participated in the medical trials that are run with funds from the BC Cancer Foundation...
ePACT is a proud partner of the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton, benefiting BC Cancer Foundation. We look forward to supporting all riders, so that each and every one of you has your most successful ride yet! To help, we’ve enlisted the help of two riding experts, Adam Lund and Jordan Myers. Adam Lund...
The First Cause definition of First Responders includes police officers, firefighters, ambulance paramedics, front-line medical staff, sheriffs, border services agents, and military service members who respond to all manner of emergencies. As the name suggests, they are first on scene and exist to protect and serve our society. While many of us will rarely, or...
With the warmer weather we’re sure you’re stocking up on summer essentials, like sunscreen, bug spray, hats, and swimsuits. At the same time, we can’t forget that this time of year calls for some changes to emergency kits to prepare for wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, floods, and other summer disasters! If you haven’t yet made an emergency...
