This is the central information hub for
Emergency Support Services (ESS)
in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS).
ESS volunteers provide short-term assistance to evacuees affected by an emergency or natural disaster such as fire, flood, landslide or earthquake. This includes access to basic needs such as food, clothing, lodging and other specialized services. The goal of ESS is to help people re-establish themselves as quickly as possible after a disaster.
ESS RDKS is comprised of:
- Hazeltons ESS – District of New Hazelton, Village of Hazelton and surrounding areas
- Kitimat ESS – District of Kitimat and surrounding areas
- Skeena Valley ESS – City of Terrace, Thornhill and surrounding areas
- Stewart ESS – District of Stewart and surrounding areas
- Stikine Region ESS – Dease Lake and surrounding areas
The ESS RDKS Program provides support, training and resources. We welcome all communities and individuals to get involved.
This Volunteer Portal Empowers Registered ESS Responders to:
- Update your profile
- View scheduled activities
- Track your Training
- Log your hours
- Sign up for jobs and events
- Send and receive communications
Friends of ESS Newsletter
Past Issues:
Friends of ESS Newsletter - Summer 2018
Friends of ESS Newsletter - Fall 2017
Friends of ESS Newsletter - Summer 2017
For more information please contact:
RDKS ESS Program Coordinator, Peggy Gilliard – essdirector@rdks.bc.ca
Hazeltons – Ruth Carle, ESS Coordinator, rucarle@newhazelton.ca
Kitimat – Steven Dielschneider, ESS Coordinator, ess@kitimat.ca
Skeena Valley – please contact RDKS ESS Program Coordinator, essdirector@rdks.bc.ca
Stikine Region – please contact RDKS ESS Program Coordinator, essdirector@rdks.bc.ca
Stewart - Tammy McKeown, cao@districtofstewart.com
Team Support – please email essdirector@rdks.bc.ca
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Committees
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Kit Committee | 1 | |||
| Emergency Pet Services Committee | 1 | |||
| Emotional Support Committee | 1 | |||
| Site Planning Committee | 1 | |||
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Mission Statement
ESS provides short-term assistance to people who have been forced to evacuate their homes due to an emergency or natural disaster.
ESS provides services that include:
- Helping evacuees with referrals to basic necessities
- Managing reception centres and group lodging
- Working with local businesses, service organizations, and government agencies
- Supporting one another and other emergency responders
