Extreme Heat & Wildfire Smoke: Essential Tools for Preparation and Protection

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Energy & Climate

Online Learning Event

Free
Free (Member Cost)

Start: Apr 27, 2023
End: Apr 27, 2023

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Online (Zoom)

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Program Description

An Overview

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are now an annual risk for people in our communities. We recognize the need for reliable systems to ensure the health and wellbeing of tenants, clients, and staff during these events.

Hear from a Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer and BC Housing on how you can prepare for and protect those in our communities from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire smoke. 

Who Should Attend?

Non-Profit Housing Providers, Service Providers

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Identify who is the most vulnerable to extreme heat and wildfire smoke related illness and impacts
  • Best strategies to mitigate risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
  • Tools and resources available to non-profit housing providers
  • How to develop an extreme heat and wildfire smoke emergency response plan

Event Facilitated By

Dr. Michael Schwandt

Medical Health Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health

Jackie Kanyuk

Senior Program Delivery Manager, Asset Management, BCNPHA

Kaila Wong

Housing Operations Manager, AHMA

Maricar Angeles

Housing & Health Nurse, BC Housing

Willie Tang

Housing & Health Services Manager, BC Housing

Corrina Hayden

Director of Operational Services, BC Housing