Earthquakes, tsunamis, severe winter storms, pandemics and other hazards will impact our community, our economy and our daily life. Saanich has hazard specific action plans in place for the following events:

• Aircraft Crash
• Atmospheric Hazard
• Explosion
• Flood
• Hazardous Materials
• Landslides
• Pandemic
• Seismic Hazards
• Structural Collapse
• Marine Transport Incident
• Utility Failures
• Wildland Fires
• Farmed Animal Emergency

For factual information on the characteristics of some of Saanich’s hazards, the steps the City takes to mitigate or prevent the negative impacts of these hazards, and the action residents should take to prepare themselves visit the links below:

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Severe Winter Storms

Pandemics