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Several years ago a group of visionary business leaders recognized that British Columbia, Canada was ill prepared to cope with catastrophic events such as earthquakes. They banded together under the name of: EPICC - Emergency Preparedness for Industry and Commerce Council, to promote preparedness within the business community and to government.Today we find that the need for our organization is as great as ever. Business survival is critical to the economic and social well-being of our communities.
EPICC is a nonprofit government endorsed society supported by and for the benefit of business and institutions throughout British Columbia, Canada, to influence and help businesses prepare for emergencies and disasters.
EPICC provides a supportive forum in which businesses are encouraged to effectively practice emergency management procedures with a goal of surviving potential disasters. Membership is open to all sizes of business, levels of government and other organizations.
Our Purpose
Disaster survival of business, industry and commerce for our communities.
Our Mission Statement
To lead businesses in preparing to survive a disaster.
Our Vision
Disaster resilient businesses within disaster resilient communities. A mutually supportive business community, educated, trained and committed to effective emergency management and prepared to survive a disaster.Our Distinction
Our focus is on survivability of business in disasters
- We are a large and small business organization
- We are increasing awareness through shared experience and expertise
- We do influence government's focus on business survival
- We encourage business preparation and emergency management
- We provide recognition and demonstrated leadership
Our Values
- We manage EPICC with high professional business standards and discipline.
- We recognize the value of sharing problems, solutions and ideas to maximize effectiveness.
- We are a "Learning Organization" encouraging members to learn continually and to embed their skills and knowledge into our attitudes and practices.
The "Pillars" of Our Organizational Approach
To perform beneficial services to our members and link emergency management to businesses, we have adopted the following approach elements:
Leadership
Managing the organization
Education
Preparedness and mitigation
Projects
Inspiring positive action
Communications
Creating Awareness
Is your business prepared?
Is your business prepared for an earthquake?
Is your business prepared for a flood?
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARIAT
Venue West Conference Services
#449 - 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z 0E2
Phone: +1.604.681.5226
Toll Free (North America): +1.866.481.5226
Email: epiccmembership@venuewest.com
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