Lions Bay Emergency Social Services Team

Currently there are 13 active members trained to assist Lions Bay residents to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies such as fires, floods or earthquake.

If you experience an emergency/disaster and your insurance is not readily accessible, funding from the Provincial Emergency Program may cover certain short-term costs including food, clothing and accommodation (usually up to 72 hours) giving you and your family time to plan your next steps.

If you do experience an emergency and your home is uninhabitable, you will need to consider the following:

Do you have family or friends that you could stay with while you are out of your home?
Have you contacted your insurance company and/or landlord?
Have you made arrangements for your pets?
Have you made arrangements past the short term assistance?
If you have no financial resources, have you contacted your local Income Assistance office?
Does your employer know you may not be at work for the next few days?
Does your mail need redirecting?
Do you have appointments to cancel?
Have you notified your children’s teachers?
Have you notified relatives outside the area that you are safe?

For any questions or assistance in developing an emergency plan for yourself or family, or if you would like to join the team, please contact any of the three ESS Directors: Carolyn Wray, Lisa Turpin, Sally Pollock.

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