Thirty years of this work, and the recognition that came with it. Here's where I've been featured, and the awards I've been honoured to receive along the way.
Oct 30, 2019, Jackie Kloosterboer was awarded the Pacific Northwest Preparedness Society Award of Excellence to recognize her outstanding dedication in providing Emergency Support Services and Emergency Preparedness Education to the people and communities of British Columbia.
Jackie has facilitated hundreds of training programs on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services across British Columbia communities. Jackie trains staff and volunteers to respond to support people forced to flee their homes during times of disaster.
An instructor with the Justice Institute of BC, Jackie facilitates Emergency Support Services (ESS) training across Canada, teaching staff and volunteers how to activate and manage Reception Centres and Group Lodging Centres to support evacuees during times of disasters.
2014 Jackie received the prestigious Instructor Excellence award from the Justice Institute of BC for her outstanding service and delivery of Training Programs.
Jackie Kloosterboer is a recipient of the prestigious 2013 Queen’s Jubilee Award for her ongoing dedication to providing support to evacuees faced with disaster.
Jackie has spent countless hours looking after the evacuees that have been forced to flee their homes.
A collection of recent media appearances. If you would like Jackie to speak at one of your events or workshops, please visit the contact page or email the Survive-It team.
Pandemic's long lineups prove many aren't ready for major emergency, preparedness expert says
‘It really makes you think about what would happen in an earthquake,' Jackie Kloosterboer says.
Jackie Kloosterboer Emergency Support Services video on YouTube.
Jackie Kloosterboer - Promo Video - Earthquake Preparedness - promo video on YouTube.
Earthquake Preparedness in Vancouver - City of Vancouver Video on YouTube.
Appearance on Breakfast Television Vancouver.
Appearance on Breakfast Television - Jackie on keeping your pets safe.
City of Vancouver appearance on YouTube: Emergency Social Services - Group Lodging
City of Vancouver appearance on YouTube: Emergency Social Services - Reception Centres.
In the wake of the L.A. Wildfires CEO of Survive It and disaster preparedness expert, Jackie Kloosterboer, tells you what you can do today to prepare for a wildfire.
As Canada continues to battle its second worst wildfire season in history, this CityConnect special investigates how an urban wildfire could set alight here in Vancouver.
How to assemble an emergency kit
How a megathrust earthquake could hit the Pacific Northwest