Jackie KloosterboerJackie Kloosterboer has been leading the way in emergency preparedness for over 15 years. As Coordinator of the City of Vancouver's Public Education Program, Jackie presents more than 100 Emergency Preparedness sessions each year to individuals and bsiness groups, taking them step by step through the process of how to prepare their family members and pets for whatever disaster comes their way. She is often interviewed by a variety of media outlets across Canada as she promotes the importance of Emergency Preparedness.
Jackie leads a team of more than 400 Vancouver Emergency Social Services volunteers who are ready to set up Reception Centers and Group Lodging Centers for those affected by disaster. Responding to an average of 40 activations each year, Jackie has seen first-hand the importance of being prepared. Throughout British Columbia she has taken on leadership roles to assist those who have been impacted by disaster. Read More Read Less