This Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 to 8, our focus is on connection. True resilience isn’t just about the supplies in your bag. It’s about the people standing beside you.

Join a Scavenger Hunt

To celebrate this year's theme, Health and Safety has launched a departmental scavenger hunt. Start the hunt today and continue through the end of next week. Through simple everyday activities, you’ll learn who is around you, where to get help and how campus community members can support one another before, during and after emergencies.

Participating departments will be entered into a draw for a Selkirk College gift card. The winner will be announced in the May 12 newsletter. 

Instructions 

• Get the scavenger hunt checklist.
• Complete one task within each category with your department.
• Once you’re done, email us your completed checklist, or any proof of connection and completed task, such as a picture.
• You don’t need to set aside extra time to participate. Use everyday moments, like campus walks, events or casual conversations, as opportunities to talk about preparedness. 
• Most importantly, have fun! Get outside and connect with people in our community.
• Let the scavenger hunt begin!  

Categories

• Make community connections: When you know who is around, it’s easier to ask for help when you need it or offer help to those who need it.
• Discover where you live: Understanding the area you live in helps you prepare for local risks and know where to turn for help.
• Help community member: Everyone has skills, big or small, that can support community resilience.
• Build community resilience: Planning ahead helps community members support each other during emergencies as they are often the first to respond.

Visit an Information Booth

Laura and Jenna will be visiting various campuses to host interactive booths for students and employees. Stop by to test your knowledge with trivia, grab some educational handouts or take a turn on the prize wheel!

• Trail: Tuesday, May 5, 11:30 am–12:30 pm, Student Lounge
• Silver King Campus: Wednesday, May 6, 9:30 am–11 am, Student Commons
• Tenth Street Campus: Wednesday, May 6, 11:30 am– 1 pm, Mary Hall
• Castlegar Campus: Thursday, May 7, 12– 1 pm, near the Welcome Centre