Emergency Response - Are you ready?

Queerolgy 101 How to be a Rainbow Ally

In Shaun Lee's first book of a series, you will learn how to be a Rainbow Ally. Queerology 101 How to be a Rainbow Ally: A Practical Guide to LGBTQAI+ Understanding Inclusive Action, and Skills for Everyday Life by Shaun Lee (Author)  Format: Paperback Queerology 101: How to Be a Rainbow Ally is your no-nonsense guide to understanding the subtle nuances of queer culture and how to become a true ally. Whether you are feeling unsure, curious, or afraid of 'getting it wrong,' this guide meets you where you are at and helps you to gain confidence as an ally. Inside you'll learn: How to move beyond performative allyship into real, everyday action What to say-and what not to say- in real-life situations. Why 'unlearning' matters as much as learning. How to support queer, trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse people with confidence. How to create safer, more inclusive spaces at work, home and in your community. This isn't about being perfect, it's about being willing. Blending education, reflection and practical tools, Queerology 101 helps you shift from fear and confusion to clarity and courage- so you can become the kind of ally people actually need. If you've ever thought... "Am I saying the wrong thing?" "I want to support, but I don't know how." "Why does this feel so complicated?" ...then this book is for you. Start where you are and learn what matters. Spreading love and rainbows, Shaun Lee they/them Available now on Amazon! Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com

Emergency Response - Are you ready?

Sarah Rosen shares with us some incredibly good basics about getting ready for this year's potential ER responses.  Strathcona Regional District and Strathcona emergency services work with the community to ensure that people understand the importance of preparedness.  Emergency preparedness planning is essential for everyone. Fires, floods, earthquakes and evacuations can happen at any time. Being ready helps protect lives and property. For individuals, preparation means knowing what to do and having supplies ready. For the Strathcona Regional District (SRD), it means planning that allows for clear communication and quick action during emergencies. Working together makes the community safer and stronger. Find information and resources to help you prepare for potential emergencies below. Evacuations Evacuations can be chaotic, nerve-racking and a time of worry and strain. Residents should remain aware and be prepared in case of evacuation. Firefighters and other emergency personnel cannot work on the fire or other problems until life and safety issues are under control. When an evacuation alert or warning is issued, they may be communicated by: Emergency notification systems Door knocking Media broadcasts Mobile public address (RCMP) Telephone calls Electronic media The Alert or Order will identify hazard and emergency zones as well as travel routes. Communication may also identify reception centre locations, advise the method of declaring an “All Clear” and explain the procedure for issuing controlled re-entry passes. As information is received from the operational front lines and examined for specific actions, the public will be kept notified of developments, level of evacuation awareness, location of reception centres and other important information. Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com