Oceanside Community Safety

OCSV's Michael Garland speaks with The Beach FM's Dave Graham discussing upcoming events.

Have you ever stopped to consider the risk involved in handing your keys over to someone else? As the owner of a vehicle, you have significant responsibility for it when someone else is using it. Even if you were not present, something nasty can still come back and bite you.

The owner of a vehicle is responsible for any contravention of:

Oceanside Community Safety would like to thank Speedy Auto Glass for their sponsorship since 2013. We are genuinely grateful for the ads you sponsor every week in the Parksville/Qualicum Beach News.

The BC Center for Disease Control is asking residents of British Columbia for their feedback on citizen experience, knowledge and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With travel plans abroad now put on hold you may be considering Recreational Vehicle travel closer to home. Preparation of your vehicle before you head out will help make your trip an enjoyable experience. No matter the type of vehicle you drive the following videos provide valuable information to be on the road safely.

We are approaching that time of year when fires break out in our province especially during hot weather. Usually these fires are the result of human error such as throwing out a cigarette from a moving vehicle in a bushy area or having uncontrolled outdoor fires. Know your bylaws, burning restrictions and air quality advisories.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 209 complaints.

Sherwood Moore first volunteered with Citizens on Patrol and Speedwatch in 1994. He continued to give his time to the community when these organizations became Oceanside Community Safety. In addition to OCS, Sherwood also contributed to the Society of Organized Services and Emergency Social Services as a volunteer.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 229 complaints.

Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility that begins with making a plan and being prepared to look after yourself, your family and your pets for a minimum of one week. Emergency Preparedness Week is a reminder intended to raise awareness and offer information and tips to help prepare businesses, individuals and families for the possibility of an emergency or disaster incident.