32 City of Chilliwack STRATEGIC GOAL #9 CONTINUED: COMMUNITY SAFETY Safety encompasses a wide range of services including fire safety, comprehensive emergency management plans and training. It further includes support of RCMP initiatives and improvements in traffic safety. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2022 TRAFFIC EDUCATION Support the Safer City initiative working with RCMP and ICBC. Safer City initiatives provided motorists, pedestrians and cyclists with road safety knowledge. Hosted Chilliwack Safety Fair event with local safety-oriented organizations. Online resources updated to clarify the rules of the road for roundabouts. Digital education tools assist all road users in learning about crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), and school crossing guards. Held an annual scooter safety event to provide an opportunity to learn the rules of the road, ask questions, and try out a variety of scooters through a variety of activities. A dedicated rail safety web page on safercity.ca and regular advertising provided tips and reminders on safe rail crossing choices. A school bus safety video series and dedicated web page on safercity.ca provide reminders throughout the school year to protect our local students. STRATEGIC GOAL #9 CONTINUED: COMMUNITY SAFETY Safety encompasses a wide range of services including fire safety, comprehensive emergency management plans and training. It further includes support of RCMP initiatives and improvements in traffic safety. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2022 ADDRESS SOCIAL ISSUES Support improved inter-agency coordination and address homelessness. Provide funding, meeting space and in-kind staff support for Chilliwack Healthier Community. Continued work with the Community Safety Governance Committee to implement the Chilliwack Community Safety Plan. Continued supporting programs to address homelessness, including the establishment of a wellness centre (scheduled for 2023) offering one-stop health and wellness services, and additional supports for outreach. Received additional grant funding through Reaching Home, supporting projects operated by the following organizations to prevent and reduce homelessness: • Ann Davis Transition Society - Outreach and Outreach Supports; Housing Bridging Bursary Program • Chilliwack Youth Health Centre Preventing Homelessness in Young Adults • Salvation Army Supporting Those Finding Homes • Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Community Food Hub • Cyrus Centre Peer Outreach; Youth Outreach • Mennonite Central Committee Fraser Valley Rent Bank • Pacific Community Resources Society Housing Hub, Housing and Indigenous Housing Support Facilitators (2); Community Integration and Coordination (Outreach, Situation Table) • Ruth & Naomi’s Community Meal Skillet • PEARL Life Renewal Society – Life Renewal Place • Wilma’s Transition Society Emergency Housing Outreach • Cheam First Nation Emergency Shelter Operation • Chilliwack Youth Health Centre Wrap Around Youth Care Annual Report 2022 33
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