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Promoting and supporting emergency preparedness initiatives for families, businesses and agencies across South Vancouver Island, leading to more resilient communities in time of emergency |
CREAN is an independent not-for-profit society with a membership made up from emergency
preparedness partners in the Capital Regional District.
Our Mission
To make residents of the Capital Regional District aware of the need to be prepared for an emergency.
Roles
To promote and support emergency preparedness initiatives by motivating families, businesses and agencies to take action that will lead to more resilient communities in time of emergency.
To provide financial support for local emergency preparedness initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Meet on a regular basis to address issues relevant to emergency preparedness awareness in the Capital Regional District. Make available minutes of meetings to CREAN
members and interested partners.
• Develop and follow strategic goals and an action plan that enhances emergency
preparedness awareness.
• Apply to host all VIEP Conferences held within the Capital Regional District.
• Act as a catalyst for emergency preparedness awareness activities targeted at families, businesses and communities by:
o Sharing information pertaining to emergency activities within the Capital
Regional District, with emphasis on emergency preparedness.
o Supporting community emergency preparedness activities that may be hosted by another organization.
• Plan and participate in a variety of activities designed to support and recognize the efforts of front-line emergency workers, both employees and volunteers alike.
These activities could include:
o Training sessions, presentations and conferences.
o Recognition events, including social functions and media releases.
• With partner organizations, collaborate on developing funding proposals that support CREAN’s mission.
• CREAN has no specific role during a local emergency; however, it could assist if deemed appropriate.
Updated May 20th 2011
Adopted May 24, 2011
