Emergency Plans and Policies

The Emergency Program Act requires the Ministry of Health Services, Health Authorities and the BC Ambulance Service to develop, implement, and test their emergency and business continuity plans. These plans include an all-hazards approach in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a wide range of emergencies and disasters.

All provincial health emergency plans are consistent with the guidelines and protocols of the BC Emergency Response Management System (BCERMS) integrated response model. These plans also recognise the highly specialized and complex requirements of health service delivery during emergencies.

Ministries and agencies also develop and implement comprehensive Business Continuity Plans. These preparedness plans ensure timely resumption and availability of essential services, programs and operations in the event of an interruption of service.

For more information please see the following:

• Ministry of Health: Emergency Management Plan (PDF 621K)
• Pearce Report: Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis for
• Fraser Health (PDF 907K)
• Interior Health (PDF 1.0M)
• Northern Health (PDF 885K)
• Vancouver Coastal Health (PDF 894K)
• Vancouver Island Health Authority (PDF 838K)
• Potential Hazards in British Columbia: A Glossary (PDF 635K)
• Health Doctrine (PDF 459K)

For additional information, visit the Links page under the Emergency Plans and Policies section.

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