Transition Society
Counseling and other services are delivered through the Comox Valley Transition Society in conjunction with Hornby Denman Health.
In 2023, women from Hornby and Denman sought services from the Comox Valley Transition Society. These services can be delivered in any combination of phone, Zoom, or in-person at the Denman Island Health Centre.1
Emergency Evacuation
Denman has developed an emergency evacuation plan in collaboration with the Comox Valley Regional District. It has instructions for emergency response workers and island residents, including checklists for both. There are also contingencies and suggestions for domestic and livestock animals, but states that the plan’s primary focus is on the residents of the island.
Denman has 4 Reception Centres identified on-island and indicates that others located throughout the Comox Valley may be used as well. There are some bulk transportation vehicles on the island, including the school bus and local summer bus for those without their own transportation. If transportation off-island is required, the ferry to Vancouver Island can accommodate 150 passengers and crew; the extra summer ferry holds 200; the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue can be called; and there are numerous private boats that may be available. Air transport is limited to float planes and helicopters.
In an emergency situation it is important to identify those that may need support during the evacuation process. Hornby Denman Health has identified 30 residents as part of their Home Assist Program that will need assistance. It is likely that many at-risk people will have friends, family, or neighbours who know they may need assistance.
Emergency Evacuation
In collaboration with the Comox Valley Regional District, Hornby has developed an emergency evacuation plan. It has instructions for emergency response workers and island residents, including checklists for both. There are also contingencies and suggestions for domestic and livestock animals but states that the plan’s primary focus is on the residents of the island.
Hornby has 4 Reception Centres identified on-island and indicates that others located throughout the Comox Valley may be used as well. There are some bulk transportation vehicles on the island, including the school bus and local summer bus for those without their own transportation. If transportation off-island is required, the summer ferry to Denman Island can accommodate 300 passengers and crew; the year-round ferry can hold 200; the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue can be called; and there are numerous private boats that may be available. Air transport is limited to small planes, float planes and helicopters.
In an emergency situation, it is important to identify those who may need support during the evacuation process. Hornby Denman Health has identified 20 residents as part of their Home Assist Program who will need assistance. It is likely that many at-risk people will have friends, family, or neighbours who know they may need assistance.
Emergency Preparedness
Hornby Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association has a tax-funded Emergency Preparedness committee. This committee is dedicated to emergency preparation education. They are requesting volunteers to be neighbourhood leaders for all areas of Hornby. These people will be in charge of all or part of their neighbourhood in the event of an emergency.The Emergency Preparedness Committee, in cooperation with the Comox Valley Regional District, brings educational resources for the public to Hornby. The committee was able to include information in the local phone book instructing people on what should be in their emergency backpacks.
- Hornby Denman Outreach worker. (2023). Comox Valley Transition Society ↩︎