University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA)
Emergency Management for the UNA community is a shared effort between UBC-Safety & Risk Services, the UNA, and Metro Vancouver to keep the community safe. Guided by Metro Vancouver’s Electoral Area A Emergency Response Plan, UBC has its own Emergency Plan designed for both the academic and residential campus.
Get notified
To receive information of incidents in your area, make sure your contact information is up to date on your myUNA account and download the UBC Vancouver Safe app to receive UBC Alerts. Learn more about Emergency Communications. Download Alertable, a free mass public alert system to receive Metro Vancouver alerts. Learn more on the Metro Vancouver website.
For more safety tips, please visit the Public Safety page on the UNA website.
Hazards of concern
Get ready for any and all emergencies by ensuring you have the right knowledge, plans, and supplies needed to react appropriately and practice your response to be ready to act. Learn more about how to take action.
Personal and community preparedness information
Emergencies can happen anytime, often without warning. Stay ready by learning the skills and accessing the tools you need to prevent, respond to, and recover from them.
A prepared community is a resilient community. Visit our Personal and Community Preparedness page for practical tips, tools, and local resources to help you, your family, and your neighbors stay safe before, during, and after an emergency. Together, we can build a stronger, safer community. Learn more about Personal & community preparedness.
Earthquake and emergency preparedness workshop – October 23, 2025
Join a free personal emergency preparedness workshop designed specifically for the UBC campus community, hosted by Jackie Kloosterboer – Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services Specialist.
Around the world, communities have experienced major emergencies with serious impacts. Here in Vancouver, we are at risk of significant emergencies, including large earthquakes. This workshop will introduce simple steps you can take now to stay safe, prepare your space, and respond effectively if an emergency happens. Learn how a few practical actions today can help protect you and your community tomorrow.
Workshop details
- Date/time: October 23, 6:30–8:00 pm
- Location: Wesbrook Community Centre
Download the UNA Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Print copies of the UNA Emergency Preparedness Booklet are available at the front desk of the Wesbrook Community Centre and Old Barn Community Centre.
- Visit the Emergency Management booth during Neighbours Day
- Look out for upcoming workshops on personal preparedness in UNA communications
Emergency supports
UBC will coordinate emergency support for students, faculty, staff, and University Neighbourhood Association (UNA) residents following a major event. The location and availability of the types of community response services will be determined at the time of the incident based on the context of the emergency and with community safety in mind. Learn more about emergency supports.
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