Climate Disaster Preparedness Toolkit Prototype
Practical, accessible emergency planning for older adults and people with disabilities in Metro Vancouver.
Find guidance for the hazard you’re facing
Select a climate hazard to see clear, accessible steps. Quick links to local services are on the right.
Live alerts
Metro Vancouver & B.C.Tap any alert to open the official page with full details, maps and instructions.
Built for accessibility. Every page works with screen readers and keyboard navigation, offers adjustable text size and high-contrast viewing, and is being translated into multiple languages with community partners.
Emergency preparedness checklist
Work through it on screen or print it for your fridge or go-bag. Your progress is saved automatically on this device.
Help us improve this toolkit
This toolkit is built with the community it serves. Your input shapes what we add and how we make it more usable.
How the toolkit is being built
A community-centred process, co-designed with older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers across Metro Vancouver.
Environmental scan
Assess existing climate resources and identify gaps.
Focus groups
Virtual sessions with 6 disability groups, older adults, and caregivers.
Needs assessment
Explore lived experiences and identify helpful resources.
Partnership building
Develop a collaborative project charter with the team.
Design thinking
Empathy-building sessions and ideation workshops.
Rapid prototyping
Quick creation of toolkit components for testing.
Usability testing
Community member interaction and feedback sessions.
Iterative refinement
Multiple cycles of testing and improvement.
Community forums
3 hybrid forums with stakeholders and community members.
Toolkit launch
Downloadable resources and a live information hub.
Knowledge products
Policy briefs, publications, and conference presentations.
Future planning
Cultural translations and expansion to other regions.