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Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
The Strathcona Regional District is inviting residents to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week events, taking place May 2 to May 8, 2026. This national awareness campaign encourages individuals and families to take proactive steps to ensure they are ready to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities in the event of an emergency.
As part of this year’s initiative, the SRD is offering a series of preparedness workshops and free community first aid certification courses. These opportunities are designed to equip residents across the regional district with the knowledge and skills needed to provide immediate assistance in the event of injury or illness. A full schedule of Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 events is provided below. For events taking place over two days, attendance at both sessions is required.
| Date | Community | Event | Location | Time | Registration Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3 | Outer Discovery Islands | Marine (Basic) First Aid | Read Island Bunkhouse | 9:00-6:00 pm (both days) | Yes |
| To register, call 250-830-6702, or email skoopman@srd.ca | |||||
| Sunday May 3 | Cortes Island | Personal & Household Emergency Preparedness: Wildfire Edition | Mansons Hall | 6:00-7:30 pm | No |
| Monday May 4 | Cortes Island | Pet Preparedness | Gorge Hall | 10:30-12:30 pm | No |
| Monday May 4 | Quadra Island | Emergency (Basic) First Aid | Camp Homewood | 9:00-6:00 pm | Yes |
| To register, call 250-830-6702, or email skoopman@srd.ca | |||||
| Monday May 4 | Sayward | Structural Protection Unit Demonstration | Heritage Hall | 6:15-7:15 pm | No |
| Monday May 4 & Tuesday May 5 | Campbell River | Emergency (Basic) First Aid | Strathcona Gardens | 5:00-9:00 pm (both evenings) | Yes |
| Register at www.strathconagardens.com/lifesaving | |||||
| Wednesday May 6 & Thursday May 7 | Zeballos | Marine (Basic) First Aid | Community Hall | 9:00-6:00 pm (both days) | Yes |
| To register, call 250-830-6702, or email skoopman@srd.ca | |||||
| Wednesday May 6 & Thursday May 7 | Campbell River | Standard (Intermediate) First Aid | Strathcona Gardens | 9:00-5:30 pm (both days) | Yes |
| Register at www.strathconagardens.com/lifesaving | |||||
| Wednesday May 6 | Regional | Tsunami Boater Safety | Virtual (Zoom) | 1:00-2:00 pm OR 7:00-8:00 pm | No |
| To attend one of these sessions, use the Zoom login information below this table. | |||||
| Wednesday May 6 | Tahsis | Preparing for Wildfires | Tahsis Recreation Centre | 7:00-8:00 pm | No |
| Thursday May 7 | Gold River
| Preparing for Wildfires | Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre | 1:00-2:00 pm OR 7:00-8:00 pm | No |
| Thursday May 7 | Regional | Household Preparedness | Virtual (Zoom) | 1:30-2:30 pm | No |
| To attend this session, use the Zoom login information below this table. | |||||
| Friday May 8 | Campbell River | Emergency (Basic) First Aid | Strathcona Gardens | 9:00-5:30 pm | Yes |
| Register at www.strathconagardens.com/lifesaving | |||||
| Friday May 8 | Sayward | Emergency (Basic) First Aid | Kelsey Centre | 9:00-6:00 pm | Yes |
| To register, call 250-830-6702, or email skoopman@srd.ca | |||||
Zoom links for virtual events:
Wednesday, May 6:
1:00 - 2:00 pm:
Time: May 6, 2026 01:00 PM Vancouver
Meeting ID: 880 2158 8590
Passcode: 736209
7:00 - 8:00 pm:
Time: May 6, 2026 07:00 PM Vancouver
Meeting ID: 842 6943 2608
Passcode: 990736
Thursday, May 7:
1:30 - 2:30 pm:
Time: May 7, 2026 01:30 PM Vancouver
Meeting ID: 886 6482 8832
Passcode: 407885