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Neighbourhood Preparedness

Neighbours working together on emergency preparedness
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Neighbourhood Preparedness

Strong neighbourhood connections can make a real difference before, during and after an emergency. Getting to know the people around you helps identify local skills, resources and neighbours who may need additional support.

Meet Your Neighbours Host a block, building or strata gathering and start building relationships before they are needed.
Map Skills & Resources Identify useful equipment, first-aid skills, meeting locations and people who may need extra assistance.
Stay Connected Create a group chat, email list, newsletter or building notice board for sharing information.
Share What You Have Consider shared tools, supplies and resources that can help the neighbourhood every day and during emergencies.
PreparedBC Guides
Neighbourhood Preparedness Guide → Apartment & Condo Guide →
Community Funding
Neighbourhood Small Grants → Community Celebration Grant →

Connect with Neighbours

02 — Get Connected

Connect With Neighbours

Sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started. Richmond’s Get Connected handout can help neighbours introduce themselves, exchange contact information and begin building a local support network.

Get Connected Handout Start the Conversation Request copies for your building, block or neighbourhood and use them to help neighbours connect.
Emergency Programs Need Some Help? Staff can help with preparedness resources, neighbourhood planning and workshop information.
Request an Emergency Preparedness Workshop Bring neighbours, strata members or community groups together to learn practical ways to prepare and support one another during an emergency.
Call 604-233-3333 Email Emergency Programs →
Neighbours gathering together and discussing community preparedness

Events

Community Preparedness Events including Emergency Preparedness Week and the Great British Columbia ShakeOut
Community Preparedness Events Learn more about annual preparedness events and participate with your household, workplace or community.
Emergency Preparedness Week → Join ShakeOut BC →

Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an important role in helping communities respond when people are displaced by fires, floods and other emergencies.

Richmond works with the Canadian Red Cross to provide Emergency Support Services for residents affected by emergencies. Volunteers can help provide practical support, comfort and essential services when people need them most.

Emergency Support Services in Richmond The Canadian Red Cross is currently recruiting Emergency Support Services responders in British Columbia, including opportunities in Richmond.
Volunteer With the Canadian Red Cross →
Community volunteers preparing emergency supplies