During fire-based or other emergency events, there are times that residents are displaced for extended periods. During these incidents, the City often receives queries and offers from those wishing to assist those in need.
Emergency Support Services provides short-term emergency support (typically 72 hours) for those who are forced to leave their homes due to fire, flood, earthquakes or other emergencies.
Volunteer emergency organizations, such as Coquitlam Search and Rescue and the Coquitlam Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society, support the City’s emergency program by providing specialized skills, trained personnel, and operational support during emergencies, exercises, and preparedness activities.