Training

Personal, Family and Community Emergency Preparedness

This session uses an earthquake scenario to help you become better prepared at home. The session topics include, typical earthquake damage/hazards, how to protect yourself inside and outside of your home or place of business, family communication and reunification, assembling emergency supplies and community preparedness.

Business Emergency Preparedness

Businesses are critical to every municipality.  Major emergencies or disasters can impact business by causing loss of valuable equipment, merchandise, facilities, clientele, suppliers and even employees.  Learn the steps you can take to better prepare your business to respond to and recover from an emergency event.

Disaster Preparedness for Pets

Learn how to prepare your pets in times of emergencies or disasters. The session includes a demonstration & quick lesson on basic pet first aid presented by a Registered Animal Health Technician of the Canadian Veterinary Assistance Team. $10.00 fee covers the cost of a starter pet first aid kit.

Training Schedule

Advanced registration is required. Register to reserve your space by using one of the following methods and quoting the course number:

1. www.coquitlam.ca/signmeup
2. In person at any Parks, Recreation & Culture facility
3. Customer Service Line – staff assisted phone-in registration 604-927-4386.  This service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For more information on future session dates or to request a course for your community group, please contact the Emergency Program Office.

Emergency Program Office

Phone: 604-927-3481
Email: EmergencyProgram@coquitlam.ca