emailEmergency Programs in the Electoral Areas
The Capital Regional District acts as the local government for the electoral areas of Juan de Fuca, the Southern Gulf Islands, and Salt Spring Island.
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area
Emergency Program
The Juan de Fuca Emergency Program (JDFEP) provides comprehensive support, planning and management of emergency response in the Electoral Area through the operation of Emergency Social Services. Read more 
Committee
The Emergency Program provides planning and management of an emergency response plan for the JDF area. It was created in response to the Emergency Program Act. Read more
Fire Protection
Volunteers provide the main base for strong fire protection in each Fire Protection area, with committees in various communities coordinating volunteer fire protection. Read more
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Juan De Fuca Search and Rescue provides organized, methodical searching for lost persons. Read more
Southern Gulf Islands
Emergency Program
The Southern Gulf Island Emergency Program (SGIEP) is a strong and vibrant organization consisting of over 500 volunteers, assisting the public in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from 18 identified hazards in our area. Read more
Fire Protection
CRD Protective Services provides fire protection on the Southern Gulf Islands, with the exception of Mayne and Piers islands, where it is provided by a local Improvement District. Read more
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Southern Gulf Island Search & Rescue assists the RCMP as an Initial Response Team, providing rapid response to organize a search with local resources, and calling for mutual aid. Read more
Salt Spring Island
Emergency Program
The Salt Spring Island Emergency Program (SSIEP) is a CRD entity made up of allied emergency response groups. Read more
Fire Protection
On Salt Spring Island fire protection is provided by a local improvement district, which operates independently of the CRD. Read more
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Salt Spring Island's Search and Rescue team is an experienced and well-trained ground search and rescue group that operates independently of the CRD. Read more