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The Saanich Emergency Program (SEP) is a division of the Saanich Fire Department that provides the
citizens of Saanich with a response to emergencies, major emergencies and disasters. SEP provides for the
continuity of government and the preservation of life and property through a coordinated response by
elected officials, municipal departments, volunteer services and such outside agencies as may be able to
assist during a major emergency or disaster.
Saanich has 100 municipal staff who have received Emergency Operations Centre training. Our Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), will act as a
24-hour "mission control" during a large scale emergency.
170 Saanich volunteers routinely train and exercise to provide support to the EOC as well as provide
community support throughout the year. They are involved in the program under four components.
- Emergency Social Services (ESS) and ESS Level One
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Team (COMMS)
- Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP)
For more information about the Saanich Emergency Program and volunteer opportunities check out our site. If you have any questions or would like further information, please call us at:
 
Saanich Emergency Program
760 Vernon Avenue
Victoria BC V8X 2W6
E-mail: SEP@Saanich.ca
Phone: (250) 475-7140
Fax: (250) 475-5556
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Saanich Emergency Program Newsletter
What's New
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Emergency Preparedness Begins With You - Workshop #1
This workshop provides in-depth information and practical application to individual and family emergency preparedness. Learn the basic skills of preparedness and survival to care for your needs for a minimum of 7 days after a disaster.
Tuesday, November 1st
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Knox Presbyterian Church
2964 Richmond Road
Everyone Welcome
These workshops are FREE but registration is required.
Monday, November 28th
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick Way
Phone: (250)475-7100
Course Code: 454722
Saturday, February 4, 2012
9:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Phone: (250)475-7121
Course Code: 470604
Thursday, March 8, 2012
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Road
Phone: (250)475-5400
Course Code: 567683
Monday, April 2, 2012
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick Way (off Feltham Road)
Phone: (250) 475-7100
Course Code: 467554
Tuesday, May 28, 2012
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Drive
Phone: (250) 475-7600
Course Code: 470012
For more information or to book a workshop for groups of 10 or more people, please call (250) 475-7140.
July 22, 2011 Mayor Frank Leonard presented a 4-person survival kit to Leslie Vander Haegen today at the Saanich Fire Department. Names of 653 people who attended the Saanich Emergency Program's Emergency Preparedness Workshops from March 11 (date of Japan's large earthquake) to June 30, 2011 were entered in draw for the survival kit.
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