Natural Hazards
Saltair Coastal Slope Stability Assessment
The CVRD has completed a hazard assessment of the steep coastal and ravine bluffs within Saltair. This study identified the potential for retrogressive landslides to occur affecting properties along the coast and adjacent to the Stocking Creek and Porter Creek Ravines. An amendment to the Official Community Plan to update the Landslide Hazard Development Permit Area has been proposed.
Background Information
Be prepared. Understand and manage the risks.
Risk Tolerance Policy and Assurance Process
The CVRD has a Natural Hazard Risk Tolerance Policy to guide land use and development decisions in areas where hazards may present a risk the life and safety of residents. In areas subject to hazards such as landslides, you may be required to hire an engineer or geoscientist to prepare a geohazard risk assessment for your property prior to any development.
The CVRD and Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) have partnered to establish a natural hazard assessment review and assurance process. While the CVRD Assurance Statement Form is comprehensive, it is intended to supplement, not replace, a natural hazard assessment report. The CVRD Hazard Acceptability Thresholds and CVRD Hazard Assurance Guide provide guidelines to support completion of the Assurance Statement.
Are you Prepared? Have a Plan. Make a Kit.
Tips - Have a Plan
- meeting places for your family and loved ones to reunite, one close to your home and another outside your community
- names and contact information for your neighbours
- names and contact information for out-of-town contacts
- family health details (medication names, Care Card numbers, doctor contact information
- names of people assigned to pick up children, family members who require assistance, or pets, in case you're not able to
- the location of your emergency kit and grab-and-go bags
Tips - Make a Kit
- Food that doesn't spoil, such as canned goods, energy bars, or dried foods
- 4L of water per person per day, preferably in small, easy-to-carry bottles
- First aid kit
- Flashlight and radio (battery powered or hand cranked)
- Manual can opener
- Cash (small bills)
- Prescription medication, baby formula
- Your emergency plan and contact information
- Extra keys to your home and car
- Food and water for your pets