2023-2026 Strategic Plan - Strategic Priority F: Health, Safety & Security
An excerpt from the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan detailing goals and resources for community safety and emergency preparedness.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY F: HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY

What we heard from citizens
Citizens told us they want to:
- live and work in a safe community prepared for emergencies.
GOAL 1: A REAL AND PERCEIVED SAFE COMMUNITY
1a | Consider Fire Department Staffing Plan Timing: 2024
1b | Engage West Shore RCMP for a community update
1c | West Shore RCMP building expansion – design validation Timing: 2024 Resources: $186,720

GOAL 2: PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES
2a | Encourage employees and volunteers to complete at least one Justice Institute of BC Emergency Operations Centre course or equivalent Timing: On-going Resources: In-house
2b | Update Business Continuity Plan, integrating IT Business Continuity Plan Timing: 2025
2c | Update Emergency Response and Recovery Plan, based on new legislation, the Emergency and Disaster Management Act Timing: 2024 Resources: $20,000
2d | Apply for Emergency Support Services equipment funding Timing: 2024 Resources: In-house
2e | Conduct tabletop exercise with Council (“Policy Group”) Timing: 2024 Resources: In-house

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