SFS Annual Report 2025

2026 Initiatives J Conduct tabletop exercises for the Emergency Operations Centre. J Update Surrey’s Emergency Program to comply with the new Emergency and Disaster Management Act regulations. J Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration throughout the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases of emergency management J Investigate new innovations in emergency management to ensure city resources are allocated efficiently during disasters.

J Work with critical infrastructure operators to improve interoperability in disaster situations.

J Modernize the Surrey Emergency Support Services program designed to assist individuals displaced by an emergency. J Promote the Alertable emergency notification system to better inform the community about threats to public safety.

J Raise public awareness about the hazards present in Surrey.

J Provide Rapid Damage Assessment training to city staff.

B.C. Emergency Management Response Goals

5. Protect infrastructure.

1. Ensure the health and safety of responders.

6. Protect property.

2. Save lives.

7. Protect the environment.

3. Reduce suffering.

8. Minimize economic and social losses.

4. Protect public health.

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