Ally Emergency Management: Let us help you reach your goals

Goldilocks knew what she was doing. Too much work on emergency preparedness and it gets in the way of education; too little and it can be hard to sleep at night. Ally will help you achieve a stable balance between the two. We are an ally that brings expertise, support, and horsepower to your team.

Participants engaged in an emergency exercise at the University of British Columbia. Photo credit: Greg Johnstone An Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) – the hub of all coordination during an emergency incident. The EOC helps to support operations at the emergency incident site. Photo credit: John Perry

The need for strong emergency preparedness in our schools is an objective on which we can all easily agree. Yet planning for emergencies often rests with individuals who have other primary responsibilities. They may have the vision, but pulling all the pieces together can present a real challenge.

This is where Ally Emergency Management can help. Whether you are a school district, a large student school, or a smaller education facility, Ally has the experience and flexibility to assist where you need it most. We can undertake the heavy lifting or work to enhance and support your existing capabilities.

We’ll Give You Our Best So You Can Prepare for the Worst

Planning for emergencies is an ongoing, cyclical task. You may have a great plan in place, but without regular training, exercises, and revisions, the plan becomes outdated. The Ally team thrives in this planning environment, and we bring our extensive experience and expertise to help our clients build and sustain robust emergency programs. Whether you need help training staff, planning emergency exercises, or developing a program from the ground up, we will help you achieve your objectives.

The Emergency Planning Cycle from the BC Ministry of Education’s Emergency Management Planning Guide for Schools, Districts, and Authorities (2015).

Our Allies in Education

We support numerous educational bodies in their ongoing quest to keep staff and students safe. Our clients range from large, highly complex organizations (e.g. the University of British Columbia, Delta School District) through to smaller operations (e.g. St George’s School, Collingwood School in West Vancouver). n

More About Ally Emergency Management

Ally helps organizations prepare for a broad range of emergencies, ranging from localized events to catastrophic earthquakes. We can assist you with the challenge of balancing your fulltime job with the need to manage supplementary emergency preparedness planning.

We offer a full suite of emergency management services including: • Emergency planning • Advice for emergency programs • Personnel training • Drill/exercise planning and execution • Postexercise and postincident reviews • Crisis communications

Through expertise, dedication, and a relentless focus on execution we have proven to be a critical ally to many clients. Let’s talk about how we can be your ally in emergency management. Contact us at info@yourally.ca or visit www.yourally.ca