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List of emergency organizations in British Columbia

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The following is a list of organizations with a primary role in emergency management in British Columbia, Canada. These organizations, often working together and with others, e.g. law enforcement and other first responders, to ensure the health and safety of people during an emergency or a disaster.

Emergency Management Organizations

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Federal

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Provincial

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  • Municipal/regional
    • North Island 911 Corporation, provides 9-1-1 service to North Vancouver Island
    • Victoria Operations Communication Centre provides 9-1-1 service to Greater Victoria
    • VECTOR, Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization
    • VEMA, Vancouver Emergency Management Agency (formerly Office of Emergency Management)
    • VictoriaReady, (formerly Victoria Emergency Management Agency)
    • District of Saanich Emergency Program
    • PEMO, Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization
  • Non-profit Organizations

Search and Rescue Organizations

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Maritime SAR

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Air SAR

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Ground SAR

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