Campbell River, BC - The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) encourages community members to take part in Emergency Preparedness Week from May 4 to 10, 2025. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the SRD is offering community free first aid certification courses to provide residents in the regional district with the knowledge and skills in order to better offer immediate care to someone who is injured or ill.
"When faced with a sudden medical emergency or accident, people with first aid training are better equipped to take charge of a situation to help prevent a deterioration in the condition of the person affected. For patients, this can mean the difference between a shorter or longer recovery time. First aid training makes everyone more confident and comfortable during an unfortunate situation" said SRD Chair Mark Baker.
Additionally, a Disaster Preparedness Expo will be hosted on Quadra Island. The Disaster Preparedness Expo is a fun way to build community resilience and get your family better prepared for a disaster. Attendees can connect with a variety of different organizations involved in disaster preparedness and response.
The following table provides a list of Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 events.
| Date | Time | Community | Event |
| Saturday May 3rd & Sunday May 4th | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Cortes Island Gorge Hall | Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certification course |
| Sunday May 4th | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | Campbell River Strathcona Gardens | Intermediate (Standard) First Aid recertification course |
| Monday May 5th | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Electoral Area D Oyster Bay Resort | CPR-A certification course |
| Thursday May 8th | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Sayward Heritage Hall | Basic (Emergency) First Aid |
| Saturday May 10th | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Quadra Island Community Centre | Disaster Preparedness Expo |
| Saturday May 10th & Sunday May 11th | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Gold River Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre | Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certification course |
| Monday May 12th | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Tahsis Recreation Centre | CPR-A certification course |
Pictured here is Noella Quadri, Strathcona Gardens Lifeguard, demonstrating proper CPR technique during a Surf Rescue certification course.
For more information and to register for the free first aid certification courses, please email preparedness@srd.ca or call 250-830-6702.
To learn more about emergency preparedness in the regional district, please visit srd.ca/emergency-preparedness.
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Media Contact:
Shaun Koopman - SRD Manager of Emergency Services 250-830-6702 | preparedness@srd.ca