Residents are invited to the “Be Ready – Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event” at Pine Centre Mall on March 28 and 29.
Hosted in collaboration with the City of Prince George, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, this event aims to educate and inform the public ahead of wildfire season.
Attendees will learn how to protect their property from wildfire, what to pack in an emergency kit, how local governments prepare for emergencies, and what happens during an evacuation.
“We’re going to have our Emergency Support Services (ESS) team on-site with a reception centre set up in the mall, so people can walk through exactly what happens in an evacuation,” said Tanya Spooner, Manager of Emergency Programs for the City of Prince George, in a news release. “They’ll be able to experience the steps firsthand, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of the process.”
The event will feature opportunities to sign up for the public alerting system, expert presentations, trivia and giveaways, an “Ask the Expert” booth, and family-friendly activities, including appearances by mascots Mr. PG and Ember from FireSmart.
“We’re excited to offer the public this opportunity to learn more about emergency preparedness and what steps they can take to Be Ready. Knowledge is power—when people feel empowered to act, our community becomes more resilient,” Emergency Services Coordinator at the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Anita de Dreu said.
“Emergencies often bring fear and confusion, so providing people with information and a chance to experience the process beforehand is invaluable. Strengthening partnerships with the City and the Regional District has been a key focus this past year, and we’re proud of what we’re achieving together.” Director of Engineering and Operations at Lheidli T’enneh, Zawad Abedin said.
No pre-registration is required. The pop-up event will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. The event will be located next to Sephora at Pine Centre Mall.
For more information, visit princegeorge.ca/BeReadyEvent