Emergency Support Services (ESS) Equipment and Training
The Emergency Support Services (ESS) Equipment and Training funding stream is part of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) in British Columbia.
- Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)
Overview of the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Equipment and Training program:
Modernization of ESS Programs: Improves disaster response through updated tools and processes. Increased Capacity: Builds stronger regional networks and enhances the ability to host evacuees. Volunteer Development: Encourages recruitment and retention through training and recognition. Enhanced Resilience: Supports communities in mitigating the impacts of emergencies and natural disasters.
Benefits of the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Equipment and Training program:
- Modernization of ESS Programs: Improves disaster response through updated tools and processes.
- Increased Capacity: Builds stronger regional networks and enhances the ability to host evacuees.
- Volunteer Development: Encourages recruitment and retention through training and recognition.
- Enhanced Resilience: Supports communities in mitigating the impacts of emergencies and natural disasters.
Eligibility criteria of the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Equipment and Training program:
- Who Can Apply:
- First Nations (bands, Treaty First Nations, Indigenous National Governments).
- Local governments (municipalities and regional districts).
- Regional emergency management organizations or Indigenous governing bodies acting on behalf of multiple applicants.
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