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Abstract

This report presents findings from a mixed-methods study led by the University of British Columbia’s Disaster Resilience Research Network (DRRN), in collaboration with the City of Vancouver Emergency Management Agency (VEMA). Our research explored disaster preparedness and resilience across Vancouver through surveys and focus group discussions, aiming to better understand how individuals and communities perceive, plan for, and act upon disaster risks in an increasingly complex hazard landscape. The research findings will support work being done by City of Vancouver staff to address barriers to emergency preparedness. Three files are available: the full summary report with annexes (first); the summary report only (second); and the annexes only (third). Acknowledgments: Thank you to Sarah Hunn, Miranda Myles, and Gillian Wong at VEMA; Nicole Paul at UCL; and Stephanie Chang, Kara Gibbs, Carlos Molina Hutt, Ayase Kay, Lara Sarlak, and Jocelyn Stacey at UBC for their contributions to research design, data analysis, implementation, communications, and administration over time. The study was funded in part by the BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through a contribution agreement with DRRN focused on disaster resilience research, with additional support from UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.