Building Resilience: Strategies for Emergency Preparedness

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Thursday, May 08, 2025 · 8:30am - 11:30am
Location:
1090 West Pender Street, Stanley Meeting Room
Vancouver, BC
OR
Zoom
Description:
Join us for an informative session on emergency preparedness featuring expert speakers from the City of Vancouver, WPS Disaster Management, BFL Insurance Services and UBC. Learn practical strategies to protect your property, prepare for natural disasters, and understand the structural considerations that can make a critical difference in safety and resilience. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask your questions on how to better prepare for the unexpected.
Agenda:
08:30 AM – 08:55 AM: Registration & Coffee
09:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Presentation followed by question and answer period
Speakers:
Vic Smart, Regional Account Manager; WPS Disaster Management Solutions
Dr. Perry Adebar, Professor of Structural Engineering; University of British Columbia
John Blackwood, Vice President, Client Executive; BFL Canada Insurance
Micah Hilt, Lead Seismic Policy Planner, City of Vancouver
Price:
In Person registration: $70 for Members; $100 + GST for Non-Members (includes presentation, networking and coffee)
Virtual registration: $40 for Members; $60 + GST for Non-Members (includes livestreamed presentation via Zoom)
Cancellation Info:
Please provide 72 hours notice of cancellation for a refund.
By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the BOMA BC Event Code of Conduct.