Langley City Emergency Program

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Langley City Emergency Program logo.

The Langley City Emergency Program (LCEP) exists to protect Langley City's citizens, infrastructure, and the environment from emergency events. These initiatives are supported and executed by the City in the following ways:

  1. Creating, reviewing, updating, and testing the City's Emergency Plans
  2. Providing emergency preparedness educational opportunities for those who live and work in Langley City
  3. Administering Emergency Support Services (ESS) to those impacted and/or displaced from their homes during an emergency event

How can you prepare for an emergency

Follow these simple steps to ensure you and your loved ones will be protected in the event of an emergency.

Step 1: Know Your Hazards

Most common hazards in Langley City include but are not limited to:

Step 2: Make a Plan

Knowing the type of hazards that could occur in Langley City will allow you to better prepare when a disaster strikes. Once you've educated yourself on the hazards, start preparing your emergency plan.

Step 3: Build Your Emergency Kits

If a disaster strikes, you need to be ready to evacuate immediately or be prepared to stay put with your essentials. There are two types of emergency kits: a Grab-And-Go Kit and a Household Emergency Kit.

Standard emergency kits require 72 hours of emergency supplies, however it is best to prepare for 7-14 days. While you can buy complete emergency kits online, it is also possible to find the necessary contents to build your own with items from your local drug/grocery store. Once you have your emergency kit ready it should be reviewed annually to make sure expired items are thrown out and supplies are replenished.

Click here to learn more about emergency kits and what to include in yours.