Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Program

Emergency Dashboard

A dashboard which maps emergency alerts across the region and provides a centralized system for accessing emergency information.

Public Alert Notification System

Sign up for the CRD Public Alert Notification System (PANS) to receive alerts with emergency information in your community. PANS is available to residents living in CRD Electoral Areas.

Emergency Resilience Grant Applications

Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Resilience Grant Applications are open until May 13, 2025. See the below 2025 Applications drop down menu for more information.

Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Resilience Grant

The Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Resilience Grant is intended to help island communities increase their emergency preparedness and resilience. We welcome all individuals, businesses, organizations, and community groups to apply for the 2025 SGI Emergency Resilience Micro Grants or Impact Grants during the spring intake period.

Hazards in the Southern Gulf Islands

The Southern Gulf Islands experience damaging winter storms, wildfires, earthquakes, tsunamis and other hazards. Your risk depends on the location you live and the places you frequent. Understanding hazards near you and preparing for them can keep you and your loved ones safe.

Household Evacuation Guides

Prepare Yourself

Visit the Prepare Yourself page for resources on preparing for an emergency. Learn about areas at risk to tsunami hazards, and plan your safety response, on the Capital Regional Tsunami Information Portal and interactive map tool.

Municipal Emergency Services

Municipalities are responsible for provision of emergency services. Please choose a municipality link below for more information on emergency services programs in your area.

Volunteer for Emergency Support Services

Volunteer for Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Support Services (ESS) and be trained to respond swiftly when an emergency or disaster strikes.

Whether it's heatwaves, fires or tsunamis, ESS Volunteers help people locate temporary shelter, access food, find clothing and get information during both small and large-scale emergencies.

Apply to be a Southern Gulf Islands ESS volunteer [PDF/101KB]

In case of an emergency

Dial 911

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Territorial Acknowledgement

The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation