Emergency Management

Victoria has a 32% probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years, and in addition to risk of earthquakes, is also prone to hazards including tsunami, weather events and pandemic.

The Victoria Emergency Management Agency (VEMA) is the City of Victoria's resource for helping our community prepare for an emergency. Responsible for training City staff and coordinating an emergency response in the event of a disaster, VEMA also educates and empowers Victoria citizens on how to be "emergency prepared." This is accomplished through emergency preparedness training events, exercises, and public education.
 
National Emergency Preparedness Week is  May 6 - 12, 2012. Learn how you and your family can be prepared for an emergency by registering to attend a free workshop and check out our Recipe for Disaster series and how to be prepared at home.
 
You can also help your community prepare for an emergency by volunteering with the Victoria Emergency Management Agency. Learn more about our Evacuee Assistance Team at an upcoming orientation session on May 15.
 
In the event of an earthquake, Drop, Cover and Hold On!
 
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There are many things that can be done in a home, business or organization to prepare for an emergency, minimizing the risks of injury and damage. Individuals should prepare to be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days without outside assistance. Check out these helpful links below to Prepare Victoria!

The City, like all municipal governments in British Columbia, is required by the Emergency Program Act and Regulations to have an emergency management organization, an emergency plan, and train staff and exercise that plan regularly.