Predator Ridge Community Emergency Evacuation Siren
In an ongoing attempt to keep all our residents safe, we have been busy investigating additional avenues to enhance our community’s safety.
The PRCEMC have completed some extensive research regarding the use of emergency alert systems and their effectiveness in remote and semi remote communities.
We are proud to announce that we have been successful with our proposal to the City of Vernon regarding the acquisition, installation and management of the Predator Ridge Emergency Evacuation Siren (EES). Over the past year we have worked closely with Predator Ridge, Sparkling Hill, and the City of Vernon, and we have all agreed that, although the current technology of using cell phone and email alerts is effective, it may not be the total solution for our community should the City of Vernon ever need to get an evacuation alert out to all guests, visitors and Predator Ridge residents, especially in the middle of the night.
We have looked at other communities that have successfully utilized cell phone and email technology in tandem with an EES to notify their community of imminent danger. Using all these systems together provides far better coverage and peace of mind to all residents.
An updated cost estimate and call for additional bids was undertaken for the acquisition and installation of the EES and related equipment. The final cost of the acquisition and installation is still in line to what had been forecasted at the beginning of the project: $112,000.
Based on approximate population estimates of each stakeholder group throughout the fire season (PR Community, PR Resort and Sparkling Hill) we have agreed upon the following fair and equitable contributions to the project.
| STAKEHOLDER | SHARED COST AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Predator Ridge Residents | $60,000.00 |
| Predator Ridge Resort (Wesbuild) | $30,000.00 |
| Sparkling Hill Resort | $22,000.00 |
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $112,000.00 |
With approximately 750 households in the community, if each household contributes an amount between $75.00 and $100.00, we could easily reach our target goal of $60,000.
We recognize that not everyone’s financial situation is the same, so we ask that you please support as best you can, and if your circumstances allow for additional funds, we would welcome the support. At the end of the day we are all building a better, safer community together.
The EES is scheduled to be installed in April/May for the start of the 2023 Fire Season.
There will be information and educational sessions held this spring to ensure everyone understands the process and procedures should we find our community in an emergency evacuation situation where the EES would need to be activated.
If you have any questions please email us at: questions@prcemc.ca
To provide your contribution please visit our PR Community Emergency Evacuation Siren GO FUND ME PAGE by clicking on the following link:
Any excess funds raised will be allocated towards future community safety initiatives in the Predator Ridge Community.
Emergency Evacuation Siren (EES) Securement Process
The PRCEMC recently met with City of Vernon officials and the City of Vernon Fire Chief, to discuss and firm up roles and responsibilities in the management of a Predator Ridge Community Emergency Evacuation Siren. These discussions will be ongoing throughout the winter to establish a set of policies and procedures around the operation and activation of the siren.
Stay tuned for additional updates from your PRCEMC as they become available.
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