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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