The province's lead coordinating agency for all emergency management activities, including planning, training, testing and exercising, to help strengthen provincial preparedness. Also provides advisories on active emergencies, disaster readiness and recovery, fire safety, and death investigation. Works in collaboration with local governments, First Nations, federal departments, industry, non-government organizations, and volunteers in advance of a disaster to help strengthen the response effort. Serves the Capital Regional District, Cowhichan Valley, Nanaimo, Alberni-Clayoquot, Powell River, Comox Valley, Stratchcona Regional District, and Mount Waddington.