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Emergency Preparedness

Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council supports Member Nations in strengthening emergency readiness through planning, training, collaboration, and coordinated support.

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About Emergency Preparedness

Naut’sa mawt Emergency Preparedness services support the Member Nations in developing and updating emergency management plans, leading to safer and healthier communities.

This includes participating in Federal and Provincial meetings to advocate for operations and policies in the interest of the Member Nations, as well as pursuing opportunities in training and funding for the benefit of Member Nation communities.

Emergency Preparedness Program Objectives

Cultivate & maintain ongoing collaborative relationships

with Member Nation emergency planning teams, including the development and maintenance of emergency plans, as well as the implementation of emergency planning drills in communities

Support the recovery of Member Nations from emergency situations

with Business Continuity and Recovery Planning, implementing common planning processes, tools, policies, bylaws, and other means necessary.

Leverage services of relevant agencies & organizations,

such as Emergency Management BC, First Nations Emergency Services Society, BC Wildfire, Emergency Services Support Program, First Nations Health Authority and ISC as requested by Member Nations

Share information gathered

through various emergency management themed meetings back to Member Nations

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Emergency Preparedness Network

The Emergency Preparedness Network brings together Emergency Preparedness Coordinators from each Member Nation to discuss priorities in their communities and facilitate the sharing of resources, knowledge and information on emergency preparedness. The Network will host virtual quarterly meetings, and an annual in-person gathering.

Meet the Emergency Preparedness Advisor

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Clint Williams

Emergency Preparedness Advisor

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Emergency Coordinator Network

Wed May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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