JdF Emergency Program

#FamilyDay is a great day think about preparedness. You can do a home hazard hunt, refresh grab and go bags or even talk about a family meeting place should bad weather prevent you from getting home.

Week 16 Add a change of clothing for each family member to your #emergency kit. #26weeks

Week 15 Stock your kit with garbage bags, plastic or paper dishes& cups #26weeks. DYK a garbage bag can be use as a rain poncho? #preparednotscared @PreparedBC

Week 14 Check your insurance policies and make records of your possessions #26weeks #emergencypreparedness @InsuranceBureau

#Hwy14 is now open in both directions #yyjtraffic

There is a multi-vehicle incident between Impala Rd and Kangaroo Rd for 0.5 km . #Hwy14 closed, detour in effect. Eastbound detour available via Kangaroo rd. Westbound detour available via Happy Valley Rd.

DYK that 326 years ago today January 26, 1700, a massive earthquake caused intense ground shaking and a powerful tsunami across the Pacific. Are you prepared for an earthquake or tsunami? To get started visit zurl.co/FzElx

Week 13 Add some dried soups and other items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables and freeze dried food to your #emergency kit #26weeks

Week 12 Add a flashlight and extra batteries to your #emergency kit. There are solar and rechargeable options as well #26weeks

Driving in the #rain reduces your visibility, turn on those headlights so you can be seen. #yyj

Week 11 Identify a family meeting place away from home, between work, home or school #26weeks #InItTogether

Get Your Kit Together - Vehicle Kit How to prepare an emergency kit for your personal vehicle. For more information visit http://www.prepareyourself.ca

Week 10 Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables. Visit this link for preparing a vehicle kit zurl.co/gQjE4

The Juan de Fuca Emergency programs wishes every one a Happy New Year!

Make your emergency plan Free resources for emergency preparedness planning. A library of guides and plans to help prepare your home (apartment,/condo), business, neighbourhood, and those who needs special consideration.

Time to make those #NewYear resolutions why not think about preparedness. Start off with home emergency plan. here's a link to get you started #yyj zurl.co/u1S68

As we head into winter cold #weather is hard on batteries. If your battery is several years old, have it checked. Be sure connections are clean and tight. #yyj

Week 9 Give every family member specific safety tasks to do in an #emergency, like turning off electricity or looking after pets #26week

On behalf of the Juan de Fuca Emergency Program #SeasonsGreetings and #HappyHolidays

Prepare your home for the #holidays and safety. Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. If you live in an apartment or are staying in a hotel, know where the fire alarms and emergency exits are located.

Week 8 Prepare a first-aid kit. A small travel size first-aid kit would make a great stocking stuffer. #emergencypreparedness #26weeks.

East Sooke Residents be advised, East Sooke Rd is closed at Seedtree Rd, also between Beecher Bay Rd and Spirit Bay Rd. Additionally Gillespie is closed near Roche Cove.

#WindWarning strong westerly wind gusts 80-100km/h will develop beginning this evening. Strong winds may lead to possible tree damages, local power outages and travel delay. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Weds morning. Secure loose items #yyj

#Holiday safety tip: Don’t overload electrical sockets, and never string more than three sets of lights per single extension cord.

Week 7 Learn about the hazards in your community. Do a home hazard hunt. Make your home safer #26weeks

When you’re decorating for #Christmas, keep your pet's safety in mind. Make sure your Christmas tree is well secured. Electrical cords and holiday decorations can be hazardous to pets and should be out of their reach

Rainfall warning in effect for Greater Victoria. When driving turn on your headlights during the day. Visibility is reduced with heavy rainfall so make sure you can be seen. @DriveBC

#WindWarning a frontal system will move across the south coast todayincluding Greater Victoria. Light to moderate SE winds will shift to strong westerly winds this afternoon. Strong winds will ease in the evening Local utility outages are possible. #yyj

Week 6 Get a portable radio and extra batteries or solar powered radio for your #emergency kit. #26weeks

Its #NationalSockDay How about putting a winter weight pair in a zip lock bag and a toque as well. Then put into your car emergency kit. #prepared

Week 5 Add food items and supplies for pets to your #emergency kit. #26weeks

Week 4 Arrange an out-of-area phone contact person, keep #emergency phone numbers near each phone #26weeks