TS’UUBAA-ASATX EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Ts’uubaa-asatx Emergency Management Program protects the health and safety of our members and residents and the values and assets found on our land. The program ensures that plans and protocols are in place, that staff and volunteers are adequately trained, and that community awareness is high.
Ts’uubaa-asatx works toward both self-reliance and effective partnerships. Our program is fully compatible with the BC Emergency Management System. We organize our efforts according to the four pillars of emergency management: risk mitigation; preparedness; emergency response; and post incident recovery.
Cowichan Valley Emergency Notification Service
Cowichan Alert informs subscribers of major emergencies or disasters in the Cowichan region that may impact you. Signing up is easy and can be done from your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. There is no fee to sign up. Ts’uubaa-asatx encourages all members and residents to sign up at:
Frequently asked questions
TS’UUBAA-ASATX EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
TS’UUBAA-ASATX FIRESMART PROGRAM
Climate change is real and now. There is no longer a normal pattern of weather, but we do know that weather events will be more extreme and more frequent. Fire is a natural component of the forests surrounding Ts’uubaa-asatx, and in the future its presence and impacts will only be more strongly felt by the community. Excluding fire is not an option, but how can we live with fire without disastrous loss of life, property, and resources?
FireSmart means living with and managing for wildfire. Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility. Community members, community leaders, and all levels of government have a responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. Ts’uubaa-asatx is a recognized FireSmart Community (renewed in 2020) and we will continue to reduce risk to the community associated with wildfire. We will continue to foster a strong relationship with the people of the Town of Lake Cowichan.
Full details on the history and accomplishments of our FireSmart program can be found here.
For more information on the BC FireSmart program, including guides for homeowners and landscaping please, see the Community Resources page.
