Burnaby workshop to teach what to do in an emergency

  • 2020-03-11
Being prepared for an emergency can go a long way towards protecting lives and property, but people may not always know what to do in a crisis. A Burnaby workshop can change that, and is part of the city’s efforts to create a population that is ready should an emergency occur.

This event, which is one of the components of Burnaby’s Emergency Program, will cover the basic of being prepared for a manmade or natural disaster. The goal is for each participant to be able to shelter for up to 72 hours or until help is onsite. There’s no fee to register for the session.

The workshop will last an hour and a half and will address emergencies such as earthquakes, heat waves, floods, wild fires and other dangerous situations. The group can ask questions and share their own ideas. At the end of the session, participants will be better prepared to help anyone who needs it.

While an event like this can offer an introduction to disaster planning, attendees may want to find out more. Training manuals and other learning materials can be sourced from a printing services company.

The Planning for Emergencies workshop is scheduled to take place on May 14th. It will be held in McGill Library, located at 4595 Albert Street.