Port Coquitlam business owners wanting tips on how to bounce back after a major disaster can attend a free workshop next month.
The city's Emergency Preparedness officer, Tara Stroup, will lead the session, which runs Dec. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at PoCo Inn and Suites (1545 Lougheed Hwy.).
Natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and wild fires as well as man-made accidents such as hazardous goods spills will be addressed.
"The more tools our businesses in the community have, the less we have to rely on the province and other agencies to help us get back on our feet," Stroup said.
The workshop comes as a result of last year's course, in which 25 business owners worked with city officials on their preparedness plans; this year's workshop already has double the registration, she said.
Among the speakers will be representatives from CP Rail, the Insurance Bureau of Canada and an owner who saw her McAllister Avenue business go up in flames last month.
To sign up by the Nov. 25 deadline, call 604-927-5460 or email [email protected].
Meanwhile, PoCo businesses are also asked to complete an online document (portcoquitlam.ca/recoveryform) to alert the municipality about any services they can provide in case of a major emergency. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ep for more details.
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