EMBC Policies

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) is responsible to British Columbians for leading the management of provincial level emergencies and disasters and supporting other authorities within their areas of jurisdiction. In cooperation with other ministries and agencies, EMBC advises and assists in preventive/mitigation measures and coordinates the emergency preparedness, response and recovery activity of the provincial government.

These EMBC policies and procedures have been developed to support EMBC staff and its affiliated groups meet their service objectives as mandated through the Emergency Program Act (EPA) and associated regulations, make equitable and clear decisions and to set guidelines to ensure that emergency management activities in B.C. are carried out in a safe and effective manner.

Questions related to policy should be directed to your nearest EMBC regional office.

Audience

The intended audience for EMBC policy is EMBC staff, provincial ministry staff involved in emergency management, local governments and Public Safety Lifeline Volunteers. This manual may also be a useful tool for those looking to learn more about emergency management policies and guidelines in B.C.

Updates

EMBC’s suite of policies and procedures are designed to assist in the management of emergency management responsibilities throughout British Columbia. Many of these documents have not required updating for many years, while others have gone through recent amendments or are currently being updated. As such, please refer to the EMBC policy and procedures website frequently to ensure you are working with the most current version.