Fire and Emergency Services

March 2020

Limit Exposure

A message from Saturna Island Fire Protection Society

EMERGENCY PREPARATION APPRAISAL
by Dawn Wood, Saturna Coordinator
Situations such as earthquakes, tsunamis or fire can leave us homeless; thus we have the recommendation to pack some bins with emergency supplies that are kept separate from the main dwelling. Summer into fall is a good time to check one’s emergency storage bins – desirable at least every few years! I recently set aside my procrastination for this task; here are my discoveries.

POSSIBLE MARINE EVACUATION SITES FOR SATURNA
By Dawn Wood, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

In case of wildfire or other emergencies, please remember that only private roads or driveways provide access to beaches and water access on private property. When possible, request permission for emergency use. Maintain an awareness of high and low tides. In ordered evacuations, Coast Guard boats will be patrolling the island and Parks Canada can use its landing craft vessel.

THE EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TEAMS ON SATURNA

by Dawn Wood, Coordinator

Besides the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders of SIR (Saturna Island Rescue), there are many other residents trained to help out under certain emergency circumstances. This first week of May is a time to acknowledge what they do and who they are.

FAMILY EMERGENCY SUPPLIES LIST & TASKS

by Dawn Wood, Saturna Emergency Coordinator

SATURNA ISLAND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Disaster Coordination Committee and the Emergency Social Services Division of Saturna’s Emergency Preparedness Committee, the Fire Department and Saturna Island Rescue are all taking steps to minimize any harm that results from a disaster occurring on our island. In order to do this, our committee is providing everyone with the following:

- a pamphlet and an info bulletin “26 Weeks to Family Emergency Preparedness”

- local contacts info

- possible marine evacuation locations

- a Community Resource form.

Sources of Funding and Governance

PREPARING FOR DISASTER – AN OVERVIEW for Saturna Island Property Owners

From John McMillan

History and Structure

Dear Members:
Over the past summer there have been a number of near collisions between kayakers and other boats which use the Government Dock as well as ongoing kayak launching and docking problems for residents and visitors because of the height of the dock. SIPOA's Executive Committee was asked to bring this public safety issue to the attention of the relevant authorities. See the letter below:
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SATURNA ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 27, SATURNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, V0N 2Y0

An Ambulance Emergency

The Saturna ambulance, which has served the island well for many years, has attended its last call and must be replaced.

In the great tradition of the island, generous community support has been offered. The Saturna Community Club (SCC) has pledged $5,000 towards the estimated $8,500 (plus GST) cost of a used vehicle. The Saturna Lions Club has pledged $1,500 and the Saturna Island Women's Club will contribute $750.