Public Notice

When: Wed. 15th January 2025
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: 43101 Leq’a:mel Way, Deroche

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Please email us any dietary restrictions before January 6th, 2025.

VOLUNTEERS & INTERVIEWEES
We are looking for individuals that would be willing to volunteer or be interviewed. Honoraria provided if they RSVP before December 19th!

KEY DETAILS

• The mock exercise will be filmed by a video production company to showcase the importance of ESS training and highlight our capabilities.
• This exercise is part of our ongoing commitment to building resilience in Indigenous communities through practical, hands-on training.

WHY ATTEND?

• Gain firsthand experience in how an evacuation center operates.
• Learn more about the ESS For Nations initiative, which is focused on empowering Indigenous communities to take lead roles in emergency responses.
• Build skills and confidence in helping community members during evacuations and emergencies.

Be an actor for an emergency exercise – lunch and honorarium will be provided

Would you like to see how a reception centre works?

A local team called ESS For Nations is hosting a training session January 15th at Leq:a’mel and is looking for volunteers. Volunteers will act like evacuees, giving the team practice with registration and referrals. Lunch and honorarium will be provided.

Please let ESS For Nations or Danika know if you would like to volunteer.