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Ministry of Health

Newsletters

The Emergency Management Unit puts out a quarterly newsletter that includes updates from within the unit as well as a variety of health and emergency management related articles from various organizations.

Check for the next newsletter in the Summer of 2012.

Events

Annual Cross Border Workshop and Conference

The Pacific NorthWest Border Health Alliance hosts the Annual Cross Border Workshop and Conference in May and alternates between Victoria, B.C. and Seattle, Wa. Previous themes for this event include: The Health Impacts of Disasters: Infectious Diseases and Beyond; Mass Gatherings & Major Events; Cross Border Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges; and Tracking Infectious Diseases Across Borders. For more information, visit www.pnwbha.org.

Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW)

The Emergency Management Unit coordinates BCAW for the Richard Blanshard building (Victoria, B.C.) every March. The goal of this event is to increase awareness about business continuity to prepare ministry staff to continue to deliver critical services and recover quickly following a business disruption.

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week

EP Week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May. This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners.

During EP Week, activities are organized across Canada to raise awareness of the importance of having an emergency kit, making an emergency plan, and identifying risks in the region. These three simple steps can help Canadians prepare for all types of emergencies. For more information visit www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/epweek-eng.aspx.