University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA)

Emergency Management at UBC is managed by Safety & Risk Services in partnership with Faculties and Departments across campus. Being prepared at UBC means to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from any and all emergencies that could affect the University Community.

The Emergency Management team is responsible for directing a diverse and comprehensive emergency management program designed to protect and care for students, the wider UBC community, and the University Neighbourhood Association. The university, which has adopted the British Columbia Emergency Management System (BCEMS), promotes a coordinated, organized response and recovery to any type of emergency incident. More information is available on the Emergency Response page.

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Stay Informed
Take Action
Personal Preparedness Information
Prepare Your Home
Post-emergency
FAQ

Stay Informed

Download Alertable, a free mass public alert system to receive Metro Vancouver alerts. Learn more on the Metro Vancouver website or on our Emergency Response page.

Take Action

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 Preparedness Information

An emergency can occur at any time and without warning, be prepared by equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools to prevent, respond, and recover from any and all emergencies. Learn more about Personal Preparedness.

    • Print copies of the Neighbours Personal Preparedness Booklet are available at the front desk of the Wesbrook Community Centre and Old Barn.
    • Visit the Emergency Management booth during Neighbours Day
    • Look out for upcoming workshops on personal preparedness in UNA communications

Prepare Your Home

Ensure that your home is ready for any emergency that comes your way. Learn more about how to prepare your home for emergencies and review the UBC Emergency Preparedness Guide for more information. 

Post-emergency

In a major emergency, UBC plans and practices the provision of mass care supports — such as food, potable water, and shelter to displaced community members. Learn more about the support available post-emergency.

FAQ

What happens if there is a wildfire in Pacific Spirit Park?

In the event of a wildfire in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, multiple agencies collaborate to manage the response and ensure public safety. Metro Vancouver Regional Parks oversees the park and has established Fire Preparedness and Response Plans for such incidents. Trained park staff will initiate response protocols if a wildfire is detected. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services provides fire protection service to the park, other partner agencies that can assist if needed include Metro Vancouver Watershed Fire Protective Services and BC Wildfire Service.

To learn more about wildfire risk in the province, please visit the Fire danger page on the BC Government website.

 

How would we know if we have to evacuate the community?

For evacuation planning in surrounding areas, Metro Vancouver collaborates with local entities, including the University of British Columbia (UBC), and the University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) etc. Representatives from these organizations meet and collaborate regularly on response planning. In a response, these organizations would coordinate operations through an emergency operations center to manage evacuations effectively. Metro Vancouver has the legislated authority through the Emergency and Disaster Management Act to be able to declare a State of Local Emergency, an Evacuation Alert, or an Evacuation Order. The decision to evacuate is based on the assessment of life safety risks and considerations of factors such as weather, evacuation routes, available transportation modes among other factors.

We suggest that residents prepare for potential evacuations through: