Stz’umin First Nation is preparing for earthquakes and other disasters. An emergency preparedness team has identified 16 zones throughout the community and, in early March, received training including rapid damage assessment.

Fire safety, first aid and evacuation training is also scheduled. Representatives for each zone are expected to check on the people in their areas during any type of emergency and report to coordinators on damages, needs and issues so that assistance delivery can be prioritized.

More inforomation is available from either Cecelia Harris – cecelia. [email protected] or Kritsa Perrault – [email protected]