Emergency Management coordinates people, resources, and information to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies that may impact the community. From wildfires to drought, flooding, and extreme weather, this work ensures that responses are timely, organized, and rooted in community values while protecting life, property, and the environment. It focuses on strengthening community readiness, communication, and resilience before, during, and after a crisis.
About
Emergency Management is the coordinated approach to preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from events that may threaten the health, safety, and well-being of people, property, and the environment. It is guided by four key pillars:
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Prevention & Mitigation – Reducing risks and impacts before emergencies occur.
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Preparedness – Planning, training, and building capacity to respond effectively.
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Response – Taking immediate action to protect life, property, and the environment when an emergency happens.
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Recovery – Supporting community healing and restoring systems after an event.
An emergency can be any event—such as severe weather, wildfire, infrastructure failure, or even a digital/IT incident—that requires a prompt, coordinated response to safeguard people and minimize harm. The goal of Emergency Management is to build resilient communities who are ready and supported before, during, and after a crisis.
Our Focus
Syilx Emergency Management is rooted in our inherent responsibilities to care for the land (tmxʷulaxʷ), the people, and all our relations. This work strengthens Nation-wide coordination, preparedness, and response in ways that reflect Syilx governance, culture, and knowledge systems.
Our approach focuses on:
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Supporting Member Community Capacity
Building tools, training, and collaboration that help communities lead their own emergency planning and response. -
Developing a Syilx-Led Emergency Management Framework
Creating Nation-guided plans, protocols, and governance structures that reinforce shared responsibility and collective action. -
Protecting and Restoring Ecological Resilience
Ensuring that land, water, and tmixʷ (all living things) are considered and protected in every phase of emergency management. -
Strengthening Organizational and Nation Resilience
Enhancing coordination across departments, leadership, partners, and external agencies—so we are prepared, unified, and able to respond effectively.
Syilx Emergency Management is about being ready together—guided by our laws, our knowledge, and our responsibility to future generations.
Additional Resources
Fire; Wildfire Service – Province of British Columbia