Oceanside Community Safety

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.

Our sincere thanks to the dedicated health care workers, first responders, front-line workers and essential service employees who are going above and beyond to serve our community at this time. We recognize the challenges residents and businesses in our community are experiencing daily. In time, we will find a way to return to a new normal, while continuing with behaviours such as distancing requirements and sanitizing practices to help reduce the risks in our community, allowing us to get back to work and the activities we enjoy. Stay safe, stay well.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 238 complaints.

Seniors First BC has produced a list of some of the phishing emails, phone calls and text messages currently being used by fraudsters to take advantage of our fears over the corona virus outbreak. Page 7 of the document takes a wider look at all potential attempts to defraud by describing general things to watch out for.