You're Invited to the Emergency Preparedness Fair on Sunday

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Community event with various emergency service booths and vehicles, attended by families and children.

Join us at the Emergency Preparedness Fair this Sunday! 

Sunday, May 7
11:00am to 3:00pm
West Shore Parks & Recreation
1767 Island Highway, Colwood

The Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair is a fun and informative way to learn more about how to be prepared for emergencies. Emergency services personnel, vehicles, and equipment from around Vancouver Island will come together to give participants a first hand look at our region’s arsenal of emergency services, tools, and resources.

This is a free, family friendly event with activities for everyone to participate in. Check out cool emergency vehicles, equipment and supplies while learning about how to prepare your family in the event of an emergency and the many resources available in our area.

For more information connect with emergencyprogram@viewroyal.ca or emergencyprogram@colwood.ca 

Colwood Fire-Rescue event with firefighters helping children use a fire hose, with a fire truck in the background.
Child high-fiving a mascot dressed in a yellow firefighter suit at an emergency support services event.
Children practicing firefighting skills using a hose to spray water at a controlled fire setup, supervised by firefighters.
RCMP officers showing a police car to event attendees, with the hood open for display.

Are you ready?

The Victoria area has a 32% probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared for a power outage, earthquake or tsunami.

Learn more about Emergency Planning in Colwood.