Salt Spring Island Emergency Program Advisory Commission (SSIEPAC)
Vision
The Salt Spring Island emergency Program Advisory Commission (SSIEPAC) has been established under bylaw 3752 for the purpose of stengthening Salt Spring Island's community resilience to large emergencies and disasters. The Advisory Commission's primay focus is to build an effective island-wide network of support between residents, community services, and local emergency agencies.
Representatives
The SSIEPAC currently consists of representatives from:
Community
- School District 64 (Southern Gulf Islands)
- POD (Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program)
First Responders
- Salt Spring Island RCMP
- Salt Spring Island Fire and Rescue
- Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue
- BC Ambulance Service
Health
- Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)
Transportation
- BC Ferries
Emergency Operations
- Salt Spring Island Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Communications
Capital Regional District (CRD)
- Salt Spring Island Director
The Commission is involved in the strategic planning and operational overview of the Salt Spring Island Emergency Program. The program is supported by local and regional staff, as well as volunteers:
Salt Spring Island
- Emergency Program Coordinator
- Deputy Emergency Coordinator
- Emergency Social Services (ESS) Director
- POD and Neighbourhood Leaders (300+)
- Emergency Social Services (ESS) Volunteers (25+)
Capital Regional District (CRD)
- CRD Emergency Manager
The local program is an extension of the CRD Protective Services Emergency Coordinating Committee (ECC).
Meetings
Meetings with the SSIEPAC are open to the public. Upcoming meetings will take place at the School District Board Room from 12:30pm - 2:30pm on the following dates:
- Tuesday, July 10, 2012
- Tuesday, September 11, 2012
- Tuesday, November 13, 2012
- Tuesday, January 08, 2013
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