Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,

West Vancouver Police have responded to 289 calls for service since our April 24^th update.

For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts

Emergency Preparedness Week

We are heading into Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada.  Along with our partners at North Shore Emergency Management (NSEM) we urge you to take this week to review your own personal preparations for emergencies.  Being prepared is about more than just what supplies you have.  It is about working as communities to respond to and recover from emergencies.

When disasters strike, the most immediate help may come from those around you, your neighbours.  Your participation in Block Watch can be a vital link in sharing information to help access needed services. 

Community Preparedness Starts With You

If you are prepared for an emergency, you will be better able to support others.

1. Know the hazards in our community: – From Earthquakes, Wildfire and Extreme Weather to Industrial Accidents and other hazards, understanding the hazards that are most likely to happen in our community can help you focus preparedness actions. Click Here For More Information From North Shore Emergency Management On The Known Disaster Risks In Our Area

2. Gather your supplies: When an emergency happens, will you be ready to stay at home with an emergency kit or leave immediately with a grab-and-go bags? Click Here For Information On Preparing Home Emergency Kits

3. Make an emergency plan for you and your family: An emergency plan prepares you and your loved ones to respond during an emergency. Having a home emergency plan will help you stay calm, connected, focused, and safe. Click Here For Information On Creating Your Own Emergency Plan

Alertable – Emergency Warning App

We again urge you to click nsem.ca/alertable/ for information about installing the Alertable app on your smart phone. North Shore Emergency Management uses Alertable to send out alerts for emergencies directly to your phone. Alertable is free to download for iOS & Android. 

Pre-register For Emergency Support Services

Along with North Shore Emergency Management, we encourage you to consider another option available to ensure you are prepared for emergencies.  You can be prepared now for possible emergencies by self registering on-line for Emergency Support Services.

Click ess.gov.bc.ca for more information and links to self register.

Emergency Prep 101 – An Invitation

You are invited to attend  May 8, 6 to 7:30pm: Emergency Preparedness 101 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library  Thursday, May 8^th, 6 to 7:30pm

WVPD in the Community – North Shore Strong – A Cops for Cancer Gala

Join us for an exciting evening supporting an incredible cause!  We invite you to the 2nd Annual North Shore Strong – A Cops For Cancer Gala, 5 – 9pm, June 8^th,2025, at the Gleneagles Golf Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Drive. This special team effort of West Vancouver Police, North Vancouver & Whistler RCMP is to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society supporting Pediatric Cancer Research and Camp Goodtimes, a special summer camp for children & families facing Cancer. Your evening includes a 3-course meal, silent auction, raffle, entertainment, notable guest speakers & live auction excitement.  Tickets are $100 each. Tables of 8 available.  Email [email protected] to order your tickets!   Click Here For More Information

Anytime you see activity of concern, please don’t hesitate to call West Vancouver Police. Call 604-925-7300 for non-emergency matters. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency, including events that involve an immediate threat to a person or property or to report a substantive crime in progress. For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts.  

Jeff Palmer

Block Watch & Operational Support Coordinator

West Vancouver Police

t: 604-925-7300