Regional Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD), in collaboration with municipal partners, is inviting residents to help shape the region’s new Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA). Starting August 11, the PRRD and municipal partners are hosting nine in-person community events to gather vital resident perspectives on local hazards. An online survey is open now to capture feedback, closing August 27, 2026, at 3pm (MST).
Required by law under BC’s Emergency and Disaster Management Act, the HRVA is a foundational tool used to calculate risk scores for hazards such as wildfires, flooding, windstorms and utility outages. While technical data determines the likelihood of a hazard occurring, resident feedback is essential for ‘consequence scoring’ – helping the PRRD understand the real-world impact these events have on residents and properties.
The public engagement for this project will:
Inform risk scores: Use resident feedback to calculate risk levels
Share key takeaways: Provide residents with early findings from the vulnerability assessment conducted by the project team
Guide future actions: Identify the most important risk mitigation and emergency preparedness steps for the region
The HRVA is being developed by the PRRD in partnership with the City of Dawson Creek, District of Chetwynd, District of Hudson’s Hope, District of Tumbler Ridge and Village of Pouce Coupe, with consultant support from Associated Engineering.
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD), in collaboration with municipal partners, is inviting residents to help shape the region’s new Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA). Starting August 11, the PRRD and municipal partners are hosting nine in-person community events to gather vital resident perspectives on local hazards. An online survey is open now to capture feedback, closing August 27, 2026, at 3pm (MST).
Required by law under BC’s Emergency and Disaster Management Act, the HRVA is a foundational tool used to calculate risk scores for hazards such as wildfires, flooding, windstorms and utility outages. While technical data determines the likelihood of a hazard occurring, resident feedback is essential for ‘consequence scoring’ – helping the PRRD understand the real-world impact these events have on residents and properties.
The public engagement for this project will:
Inform risk scores: Use resident feedback to calculate risk levels
Share key takeaways: Provide residents with early findings from the vulnerability assessment conducted by the project team
Guide future actions: Identify the most important risk mitigation and emergency preparedness steps for the region
The HRVA is being developed by the PRRD in partnership with the City of Dawson Creek, District of Chetwynd, District of Hudson’s Hope, District of Tumbler Ridge and Village of Pouce Coupe, with consultant support from Associated Engineering.
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Project Updates
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July 27, 2026
Earlier this year, residents across the Peace region shared their experiences with hazards like wildfires, flooding, severe weather, and power outages. Your feedback helped shape the beginnings of the region’s first Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) by identifying the risks that matter most to our communities.This summer, we're sharing the results and asking an important question: what actions should we take to reduce these risks?
Join us at nine community events this August to learn and engage.
How to Participate
Attend a Community Event
Join us at a community event to share your experiences and enter for a chance to win prizes!
- Grazer Gathering Event, Arras: August 11 (7pm – 9pm) at Moat Farms (7611 237 Rd)
The HRVA project team is joining the Peace River Forage Association for the Grazer Gathering event. Learn about the benefits of intercropping, managing variable pasture productivity while engaging with the team about what we heard from you about regional risks.
To register for this event, please contact Nadia with the Peace River Forage Association by calling 250-263-8802 or emailing coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca - Beyond Fertilizer as Usual Event, Bear Canyon (833075 Range Road 123): August 12 (9am – 4pm)
The HRVA project team is once again joining the Peace River Forage Association for the Beyond Fertilizer as Usual event. This event focuses on field-scale alternative nutrient management approaches, soil health, and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Engage with the team about what we heard from you about regional risks.
To register for this event, please visit https://AlternativeFertilizer.eventbrite.com - Volunteer Appreciation BBQ Event, Pouce Coupe Fire Hall: August 13 (5pm – 7pm)
We’re joining the Village of Pouce Coupe for a BBQ party to show appreciation for the volunteer community. Come chat with our HRVA project team to hear about the regional risk assessment, results from Round 1 public engagements, and to share your ideas for reducing risks across the Peace region. RSVP by August 10 by calling the Village of Pouce Coupe, 250-786-5794 or emailing admin@poucecoupe.ca - Dawson Creek Farmers’ Market, NAR Park (900 Alaska Ave): August 15 (9am – 2pm)
Come say hi to our team and learn about the regional risk assessment, results from round 1 public engagements and to share your ideas for reducing risks across the region. - Ice Cream in the Park, Hudson’s Hope, Beattie Park (9555 Beattie Drive): August 19 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Join the HRVA project team at Beattie Park to enjoy free ice cream, play some games and share your ideas for reducing risks and improving resilience across the Peace region. - Legion Burger Night, Chetwynd’s Royal Canadian Legion (4511 Veterans Way): August 20 (5pm – 8pm)
The team is joining the Chetwynd Legion’s Burger Night on August 20! Come and enjoy a burger, play some games, and chat with our team about the regional risk assessment project findings so far and share your ideas for future risk reduction in the Peace region. - Community Pizza Party, Charlie Lake Fire Hall (13065 Firehall Road): August 21 (5pm – 7pm)
Visit the HRVA project team at the Charlie Lake Fire Hall for free food from Cone’d Pizza, play some games and learn about the regional risk assessment. This is your chance to share ideas about reducing risk across the Peace region. - BBQ and Open House, Tomslake Fire Department (15407 Tomslake Drive): August 22 (11am – 2pm)
The HRVA team is joining the Annual Open House at the Tomslake Fire Department (TFD). Come enjoy some food and games, meet the TFD and engage with the project team about what we heard from you about regional risks. - Kiskatinaw Fall Fair, Sunset Prairie (6056 261 Road): August 23 (8am – 3pm)
Visiting the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair on Sunday? Stop by our table to play some games, learn about the HRVA project and share your ideas for how to reduce regional risks across the Peace region.
Take the online survey (Open July 27 to August 27 at 3pm MST)
Can’t make it in person to share your ideas about how to reduce regional risks? The online survey is open:
- Online
- Paper Copies: Available at PRRD offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street)
Help Shape Our Region's First Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
April 23, 2026
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and our municipal partners want to hear from you! We are currently developing a new Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) to better prepare for emergencies like wildfires, floods and power outages.
While technical data tells us how likely a disaster is, we need your lived experience to understand the human impact. Your feedback will directly influence how we prioritize local emergency planning and safety projects.
How to Participate
1. Attend a Community Event (May 2 – May 7)
Join us for a BBQ, Open House or Trivia Night to share your experiences and win prizes!
Hudson’s Hope: May 2 (11am-2pm) @ Fire Hall
Buick Creek: May 3 (12pm-2pm) @ Community Hall
Chetwynd: May 4 (2:30pm-5:30pm) @ Public Library
Pouce Coupe: May 5 (4pm-7pm) @ Fire Hall
Taylor: May 6 (5:30pm-7:30pm) @ Community Hall
Dawson Creek: May 7 (7pm-9pm) @ Post & Row Brewing Co.
2. Take the Online Survey (Now - May 22 @ 3pm MST)
Can't make it in person? Share your feedback via our online survey.
Paper Copies: Available at PRRD offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street).
The Roadmap
August 2026: We’ll report back on "what we heard" and ask you to help prioritize specific risk reduction actions.
Summer 2027: A final public report will be released. This report will outline specific actions the PRRD and partners can take to reduce regional risks, as well as potential programs (such as training or subsidies) to help residents build their own household preparedness.
Your voice is the most important tool we have for building a safer community. Let’s prepare together!
The Second Round of our Region's First Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
July 27, 2026
Earlier this year, residents across the Peace region shared their experiences with hazards like wildfires, flooding, severe weather, and power outages. Your feedback helped shape the beginnings of the region’s first Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) by identifying the risks that matter most to our communities.This summer, we're sharing the results and asking an important question: what actions should we take to reduce these risks?
Join us at nine community events this August to learn and engage.
How to Participate
Attend a Community Event
Join us at a community event to share your experiences and enter for a chance to win prizes!
- Grazer Gathering Event, Arras: August 11 (7pm – 9pm) at Moat Farms (7611 237 Rd)
The HRVA project team is joining the Peace River Forage Association for the Grazer Gathering event. Learn about the benefits of intercropping, managing variable pasture productivity while engaging with the team about what we heard from you about regional risks.
To register for this event, please contact Nadia with the Peace River Forage Association by calling 250-263-8802 or emailing coordinator@peaceforage.bc.ca - Beyond Fertilizer as Usual Event, Bear Canyon (833075 Range Road 123): August 12 (9am – 4pm)
The HRVA project team is once again joining the Peace River Forage Association for the Beyond Fertilizer as Usual event. This event focuses on field-scale alternative nutrient management approaches, soil health, and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Engage with the team about what we heard from you about regional risks.
To register for this event, please visit https://AlternativeFertilizer.eventbrite.com - Volunteer Appreciation BBQ Event, Pouce Coupe Fire Hall: August 13 (5pm – 7pm)
We’re joining the Village of Pouce Coupe for a BBQ party to show appreciation for the volunteer community. Come chat with our HRVA project team to hear about the regional risk assessment, results from Round 1 public engagements, and to share your ideas for reducing risks across the Peace region. RSVP by August 10 by calling the Village of Pouce Coupe, 250-786-5794 or emailing admin@poucecoupe.ca - Dawson Creek Farmers’ Market, NAR Park (900 Alaska Ave): August 15 (9am – 2pm)
Come say hi to our team and learn about the regional risk assessment, results from round 1 public engagements and to share your ideas for reducing risks across the region. - Ice Cream in the Park, Hudson’s Hope, Beattie Park (9555 Beattie Drive): August 19 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Join the HRVA project team at Beattie Park to enjoy free ice cream, play some games and share your ideas for reducing risks and improving resilience across the Peace region. - Legion Burger Night, Chetwynd’s Royal Canadian Legion (4511 Veterans Way): August 20 (5pm – 8pm)
The team is joining the Chetwynd Legion’s Burger Night on August 20! Come and enjoy a burger, play some games, and chat with our team about the regional risk assessment project findings so far and share your ideas for future risk reduction in the Peace region. - Community Pizza Party, Charlie Lake Fire Hall (13065 Firehall Road): August 21 (5pm – 7pm)
Visit the HRVA project team at the Charlie Lake Fire Hall for free food from Cone’d Pizza, play some games and learn about the regional risk assessment. This is your chance to share ideas about reducing risk across the Peace region. - BBQ and Open House, Tomslake Fire Department (15407 Tomslake Drive): August 22 (11am – 2pm)
The HRVA team is joining the Annual Open House at the Tomslake Fire Department (TFD). Come enjoy some food and games, meet the TFD and engage with the project team about what we heard from you about regional risks. - Kiskatinaw Fall Fair, Sunset Prairie (6056 261 Road): August 23 (8am – 3pm)
Visiting the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair on Sunday? Stop by our table to play some games, learn about the HRVA project and share your ideas for how to reduce regional risks across the Peace region.
Take the online survey (Open July 27 to August 27 at 3pm MST)
Can’t make it in person to share your ideas about how to reduce regional risks? The online survey is open:
- Online
- Paper Copies: Available at PRRD offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street)
Help Shape Our Region's First Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
April 23, 2026
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and our municipal partners want to hear from you! We are currently developing a new Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) to better prepare for emergencies like wildfires, floods and power outages.
While technical data tells us how likely a disaster is, we need your lived experience to understand the human impact. Your feedback will directly influence how we prioritize local emergency planning and safety projects.
How to Participate
1. Attend a Community Event (May 2 – May 7)
Join us for a BBQ, Open House or Trivia Night to share your experiences and win prizes!
Hudson’s Hope: May 2 (11am-2pm) @ Fire Hall
Buick Creek: May 3 (12pm-2pm) @ Community Hall
Chetwynd: May 4 (2:30pm-5:30pm) @ Public Library
Pouce Coupe: May 5 (4pm-7pm) @ Fire Hall
Taylor: May 6 (5:30pm-7:30pm) @ Community Hall
Dawson Creek: May 7 (7pm-9pm) @ Post & Row Brewing Co.
2. Take the Online Survey (Now - May 22 @ 3pm MST)
Can't make it in person? Share your feedback via our online survey.
Paper Copies: Available at PRRD offices in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) and Fort St. John (9505 100 Street).
The Roadmap
August 2026: We’ll report back on "what we heard" and ask you to help prioritize specific risk reduction actions.
Summer 2027: A final public report will be released. This report will outline specific actions the PRRD and partners can take to reduce regional risks, as well as potential programs (such as training or subsidies) to help residents build their own household preparedness.
Your voice is the most important tool we have for building a safer community. Let’s prepare together!
- Grazer Gathering Event, Arras: August 11 (7pm – 9pm) at Moat Farms (7611 237 Rd)
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PHASE 1: Planning (November 2026 - December 2026)
Regional Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis has finished this stageProject initiation/kick-off with internal Working Group, Indigenous engagement planning and project orientation.
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PHASE 2: Regional Vulnerability Assessment (January 2026 - April 2026)
Regional Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis has finished this stage- Information requests
- Background research
- Hazard Characterization Report (February 2026)
- Exposure Assessment
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Working Group 1: Vulnerability
- Public Engagement 1: Risk Evaluation
- Regional Vulnerability Assessment Report (April 2026)
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PHASE 3: Risk Assessment & Public Engagement (May 2026 to December 2026)
Regional Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis is currently at this stage- Public Engagement 1: Risk Evaluation (Continued)
- Climate Projections
- Hazard Scenarios
- Risk Thresholds
- Consequence Scores
- Likelihood Scores
- Working Group 2: Risk Evaluation
- Community Risk Summaries
- Draft List of Strategies
- Public Engagement 2: Recommended Strategies
- Working Group 3: Prioritizing Strategies
- DRAFT HRVA Report (December 2026)
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PHASE 4: Reporting (January 2027 to May 2027)
this is an upcoming stage for Regional Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis- Regional Risk Management Framework (April 2027)
- Implementation Details
- Working Group 4: Risk Framework
- Final Regional Risk Report, building on HRVA Report (May 2027)
- Engagement Summary
- Presentations to PRRD Board and Municipal Partners
