Current Projects

JEL currently has several projects operating throughout BC

Working with and representing the Haisla Nation Council on the Provincially funded EMCR BC Emergency and Disaster Management Act 2023 Implementation – Indigenous Engagement project.

The vision for this project
  • To provide cultural awareness and learning as a way to increase the knowledge of people from outside of the communities, and how regional emergencies often impact Indigenous Communities in a more devastating manner.
  • Clarifying and confirming emergency communication for use before (relationship building), during (to assist in resource deployment) and after (working towards fully integrated and engaged recovery efforts) a regional emergency event.
  • To ensure every voice around the table is heard, and respected.

Working with the Haisla Nation Council on updating their current All Hazard Emergency Plan on a full plan update, inclusive of an HRVA and EOC Training.

The vision for this project
  • As a result of the changes to the BC Emergency Program Act in Dec 2023, new responsibilities have been added to Indigenous Governments and current Emergency Plans need to be reflective of this new legislation.
  • All Emergency Plans created by JEL Protection also includes EOC/Plan specific training.

Working with the Haisla Nation Council on the development and execution of a Functional (Full Scale) Evacuation exercise.

The vision for this project
  • The purpose of an FSE is to test and evaluate the entire emergency management system in a realistic, high-stress environment.
  • It assesses the readiness of responders, the effectiveness of emergency plans, and the coordination among multiple agencies and jurisdictions.

Working with and representing the Pacheedaht First Nation on the Provincially funded EMCR BC Emergency and Disaster Management Act 2023 Implementation – Indigenous Engagement project.

The vision for this project:
  • To provide cultural awareness and learning as a way to increase the knowledge of people from outside of the communities, and how regional emergencies often impact Indigenous Communities in a more devastating manner.
  • Clarifying and confirming emergency communication for use before (relationship building), during (to assist in resource deployment) and after (working towards fully integrated and engaged recovery efforts) a regional emergency event.
  • To ensure every voice around the table is heard, and respected.

Working with the Pacheedaht First Nation on updating their current All Hazard Emergency Plan on a full plan update, inclusive of an HRVA and EOC Training.

The vision for this project
  • As a result of the changes to the BC Emergency Program Act in Dec 2023, new responsibilities have been added to Indigenous Governments and current Emergency Plans need to be reflective of this new legislation.
  • All Emergency Plans created by JEL Protection also includes EOC/Plan specific training.

Recently (March 2024) we worked with the Songhees Nation on the completion of their community All Hazard Plan.