Project Summary N-119: Emergency Support Services Supplies

Project Summary: Emergency Support Services Supplies

Priority: Strategic Public Engagement: Not applicable Project Name: Emergency Support Services Supplies Project Number: 1-2-02350-590 CC230-05 Submitted by: Troy D. Mollin Director: Paul Hurst, Emergency Program

Executive Summary

This project carries forward from 2025 and will bolster emergency supplies to build capacity for mass care scenarios should a catastrophic event affect our communities. The project is fully funded by the Local Government Program Services Community Emergency Preparedness Fund administered through UBCM with funding from the Province.

Business problem and opportunity

The need for supplies such as tablets and tents to support evacuees and responders and services such as advertising and training is crucial to minimizing the effects of an emergency or disaster. This project will provide improved capacity for Emergency Support Services (ESS) operations including mass care and improve the overall capacity in the region should we have a catastrophic event requiring coordination amongst neighboring municipalities in the CRD.

Proposed project objectives

The acquisition of supplies and services to improve efficiency and management of the ESS team, including tablets, canopy tents, tables, chairs, rations and other equipment for evacuee management. This also includes services such as training and advertising that will enhance volunteer recruitment and competency and awards and gifts that recognize volunteers thereby contributing to retention.

Business risks

Without these supplies and services, response to a major disaster or emergency event could be hampered or less than optimal.

Proposed sources of funding

2025 Provincial grant - Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – ESS. 1-1-00420-111

Costs and benefits

Costs	FY1	FY2	FY3	FY4	FY5	5-year Total
Capital		0	0	0	0
Operational	38,000	0	0	0	0	38,000
Total	38,000	0	0	0	0	38,000
Benefits
Tangible
Intangible

Recommendation

THAT the Committee recommend the 2026-2030 Financial Plan include Emergency Support Services Supplies in 2026 to be funded by the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant from the Province.