This message discusses campus emergency preparedness, including active threat response. Please read it at a time and pace that feels right for you.

—From the desk of Donna Drover, Director of Facilities and Business Services

Like many of you, I have been deeply affected by the recent tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. I know many of us are still processing it, and my thoughts continue to be with everyone affected.

Before I go any further, I want to remind you that support is available to you. Our EFAP program, Homewood Health, and the support services available through our benefit plan are there for you—whether you're struggling right now or simply need someone to talk to. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

In the days since the tragedy, I know many of you have been asking questions about our own campus safety procedures, and those conversations have made their way to my desk. I want to share this information with care and thoughtfulness, and I believe that awareness and preparation are among the most meaningful things we can offer one another.

Active Threat Resources

My Selkirk, our intranet site, includes a dedicated section on active threat information and emergency response procedures, including emergency response protocols, and campus maps and building layouts. I encourage you to take a few minutes to visit that section and familiarize yourself with what's there.

Where We Are and Where We're Heading

Our emergency response procedures are living documents that continue to evolve. Active threat awareness and response is something that our sector as a whole is actively working through; these are complex conversations with no simple answers, but the work is underway.

As part of that broader effort, we are looking at how we can strengthen our own plans and explore training opportunities for our campus community. I don't have all the details to share yet, but I will keep you informed as they develop. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, please reach out — this is a conversation, not one-way communication.

Looking After One Another

I recognize that this subject matter is heavy and that many of you may be carrying difficult emotions right now. If you or a colleague is struggling, please reach out to our EFAP program or the other support services available through our benefit plan. You don't have to navigate this alone.

With care and respect,

Donna