Emergency

An Energy Supply Emergency is the disruption of the supply, production and transportation of electricity or natural gas severe enough to threaten public safety, business and the economy.

A natural disaster is a catastrophic event caused by the earth’s natural processes – such as flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, tornados etc.

An outbreak is a sudden increase in the number of cases of an infection which exceeds what would normally be expected for that setting, such as a school, workplace, or neighbourhood.

A pandemic occurs when an infectious disease spreads throughout the global population. Since the virus is new, the human population is likely to have little, to no, immunity against it.

Emergency preparedness in our community is led by local municipalities, with support from organizations like the WECHU. During emergencies such as severe storms or evacuations, public health supports the response, but we are not first responders.