Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Program

05/29/2026

EARTHQUAKES HAPPEN! Pender Public Forum June 3rd at 7 pm

PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Dr. David E. Lumley will talk about the most recent science for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, its potential to generate a magnitude 9.0 megathrust earthquake and what that means for the islands.
Dr. Lumley is a Professor of Earth and Space Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas. He is the Cecil and Ida Green Endowed Chair in Geophysics, Dept Head of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences, and Director of the UTD Seismic Imaging and Inversion Lab. He has a PhD from Stanford University, MSc and BSc (Hons) degrees in Geophysics and Astronomy from UBC, and has served as an Advisor to the US National Academy of Sciences. David and his wife Glynis, both originally from White Rock BC, enjoy making music and art with friends whenever they are home on Pender Island.

05/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE! June 3 at 7 pm

05/21/2026

PLEASE! - Use care and follow all burning restrictions as we move into wildfire season in the Southern Gulf Islands.

So it begins...

The start of wildfire misinformation season is here.

As temperatures rise this summer and more wildfires ignite across B.C., the spread of misleading or false information also increases.

Before you share, take a moment to check the source.

For accurate updates, rely on trusted channels like our social media, wildfire map, and mobile app where we post verified information, images, fire behaviour details and response updates.

A quick check helps keep everyone better informed.

Download our app:

iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&hl=en_CA

05/11/2026

3 DAYS LEFT - to apply for the SGI EMERGENCY RESILIENCE GRANT - deadline is MAY 13th.

The Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Resilience Grant is intended to help island communities increase their emergency preparedness and resilience. We welcome all individuals, businesses, organizations, and community groups to apply for the 2026 SGI Emergency Resilience Micro Grants (up to $500) or Impact Grants (up to $5000) during the spring intake period. Go to these links for a RESILIENCE APPLICATION GUIDE
https://www.crd.ca/media/file/2026-sgi-emergency-resilience-grant-application-guidepdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvHshleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5SnZrenNiOG1lMlYwdEh3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnkD1jA77yIhdPBYtVgGKbpZJe2InKCTa08xwbw83OGCbc8d7jYZVoV-HmqC_aem_xuMEVqAzCSWnbFMD31Snng
and FORM.
https://www.crd.ca/media/file/2026-sgi-emergency-resilience-grant-applicationpdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvHvhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5SnZrenNiOG1lMlYwdEh3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi2295VHEpU7alroQNv0ZSXfr1PxkkWpeYKXenbqOuVMwEs86FVvQtp8X1yr_aem_4tt6f7QyNxE8MGAza4UvCw

If you have questions or would like these two documents sent to you, email: [email protected] and put in the subject line - 2025 SGI Emergency Resilience Grant Application

05/10/2026

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 🌷

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌻🩷

On this day, we celebrate all the love, care, and strength that moms bring to our lives.

One of the greatest gifts you can give back is a sense of safety and preparedness 👈

Help your mom complete a home emergency plan: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady

Gift her a grab-and-go bag: PreparedBC.ca/Grab-and-go

Get prepared: www.PreparedBC.ca

Alt text: Mother's Day greeting card with message that says 'You make me feel taken care of like a grab-and-go bag.'

05/05/2026

ARE YOU READY? BEING PREPARED = PEACE OF MIND!

05/04/2026

SET YOURSELF A REMINDER SO YOU'RE NOT SURPRISED BY THIS PROVINCIAL TEST!

A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur on Wednesday, May 6 at 1:55 p.m. (PT).

BC Emergency Alerts can be sent during life-threatening events, including wildfire, flood and tsunami.

Learn more: www.EmergencyInfoBC.ca/test

05/04/2026

ITS TIME TO GET PREPARED! WE CAN HELP!

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week!

To highlight the importance of working together and building community resilience, this year’s EP Week theme is “In it together.”

Community preparedness starts with you. If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others ✔️

Get started:

Know the hazards in your community: www.Preparedbc.ca/Hazards

Gather your emergency supplies: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit

Make your home emergency plan: www.Preparedbc.ca/EmergencyReady

Get to know your community members: www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPreparednessWeek



Alt text: Person considering local hazards, a home emergency kit with a grab‑and‑go backpack, and a printed emergency plan with a pen and mobile phone.

04/24/2026

Thank you Dave and the many others who volunteer and train to help residents during emergencies and disasters. Interested? Contact [email protected]

This National Volunteer Week we are celebrating volunteers like Dave. Dave’s introduction to the Pender Island Emergency Program was a boil water advisory back in 2003. It motivated him to join the Neighbourhood Program and within five years both he and his wife Tanya had trained to be Emergency Support Services volunteers, ready to help evacuees in the event of a wildfire, earthquake or other disaster. His dedication didn’t stop there. He went on to serve as both a Duty Officer and a member of the island’s Emergency Operations Centre team.

“Growing up, I was inspired by my parents to volunteer and give back to my community. I’ve really enjoyed working with the public - encouraging emergency preparedness and public safety. We have an amazing group of volunteers in the Emergency Program who will show up to support our residents and emergency responders if something bad happens that puts people at risk. They have inspired me and I’m extremely proud to have been a part of that”.

Happy retirement and thank you for 23 years of outstanding service!

04/21/2026

SGI EMERGENCY RESILIENCE GRANT 2026 applications now being excepted. DEADLINE is MAY 13th.

The Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Resilience Grant is intended to help island communities increase their emergency preparedness and resilience. We welcome all individuals, businesses, organizations, and community groups to apply for the 2026 SGI Emergency Resilience Micro Grants (up to $500) or Impact Grants (up to $5000) during the spring intake period. Go to these links for a RESILIENCE APPLICATION GUIDE
https://www.crd.ca/media/file/2026-sgi-emergency-resilience-grant-application-guidepdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRUm8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBaGRFa3dsaGQxY1FOWHdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpbplhMTmh8fRmLuwdlb43qsI61bKiBLkMZp_VIBPS2qPz12sB2rQGjOjNN9_aem_v6BiCVhg3jica-Yuw7yCpw
and FORM.
https://www.crd.ca/media/file/2026-sgi-emergency-resilience-grant-applicationpdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawRUm_1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBaGRFa3dsaGQxY1FOWHdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjwe_NuBC6Frg4S24czR8rSy7vkWOH-lZ0vaa-AQg_ODoj834VNUVROBZwQs_aem_r8A6YOiLAvU3u-ZyjboqIg
If you have questions or would like these two documents sent to you, email: [email protected] and put in the subject line - 2025 SGI Emergency Resilience Grant Application