Emotional and practical support for victims and witnesses of crime or trauma.
Support includes advocacy, court orientation and accompaniment, transportation to related meetings, help completing victim impact statements and Crime Victim Assistance Program forms, liaison with justice system personnel, referrals, and information about criminal proceedings, case status and hearing dates. Hours vary; call for details. Funded by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Service Areas: Baynes Lake, Elkford, Elko, Fernie, Galloway, Grasmere, Hosmer, Roosville, Sparwood
Short-term emergency assistance for eligible residents forced from home by an emergency in the East Kootenay.
When local emergency officials activate Emergency Support Services (ESS), Canadian Red Cross volunteer teams may help evacuees with immediate basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Larger responses may include family reunification, emotional support and transportation. The RDEK guide says basic support is generally available for up to 72 hours and may be extended depending on the emergency. Evacuees can pre-register through the provincial ERA website and should follow current instructions from local emergency officials.
Service Areas: Baynes Lake, Brisco, Bull River, Canal Flats, Cokato, Columere, Corbin, Cranbrook, Dorr, Edgewater, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fort Steele, Galloway, Grasmere, Hosmer, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley, Moyie, Newgate, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Rosen Lake, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Spillimacheen, Ta Ta Creek, Tie Lake, Wardner, Wasa, West Fernie, Wilmer, Windermere
Provider: RDEK Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service
Fire protection, medical first response, technical rescue and prevention within the Jaffray Fire Protection Area.
The RDEK lists structure and vehicle fire protection, wildland-urban interface fire support, hazardous-material awareness, medical first responder, technical rescue and fire prevention for the Jaffray Fire Protection Area. The service is provided to residents in that protection area.