Disaster Preparedness Expert Helping Families and Communities Prepare, Practice, and Respond with Confidence

Because having a plan isn’t enough — you need to know it works.


With Jackie Kloosterboer

Founder, Survive-It Disaster Preparedness

30+ years supporting communities through real emergencies across Canada

How I Can Help You Prepare

For Families

Simple, practical steps to help your family prepare for emergencies — without overwhelm.

For Communities (ESS)

ESS training and real-world exercises that strengthen coordination and build confidence.

For Organizations

Workshops and consulting to help your team prepare, practice, and respond effectively.

Disaster Exercises & Simulations

Plans look good on paper. Exercises show you what actually works.

What Preparedness Really Looks Like

Floods, Fire, Earthquakes Whatever the Disaster Survive-can help!

Empowering You, Your Family, and Your Community for Every Emergency

Welcome to Survive-It, where preparation meets peace of mind.

I'm Jackie Kloosterboer, your trusted Disaster Expert with over two decades of frontline experience.

My mission is simple: to equip families, pets and communities with the tools and knowledge needed to face any disaster head-on.

Ready to get started today? Check out Disaster PrepBuddy, my online program that walks you step by step through creating your family’s disaster plan — without the overwhelm.

The Big One: How a megathrust earthquake could hit the Pacific Northwest

Watch my appearance on City TV's Disaster Preparedness Documentary

Burning Point: How Vancouver is on the brink of a wildfire

What People Are Saying

Geoff Pendrel

Deputy Emergency Program Coordinator Victoria Fire Department City of Victoria

Jackie has a wealth of knowledge and experience in emergency management. She was able to design training and an exercise perfectly suited to our team's goals and knowledge level.

Anastasia Ovodova

Emergency Management Specialist at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Jackie is an outstanding speaker and a true guru in the emergency management field. She is on our continual roster of speakers for when we need to bring someone in to talk to our personnel about personal preparedness.

Pamela Ruhand

VP, Victoria Women's Newcomers Club

Jackie is a great presenter who makes a topic that can be frightening both palatable and highly interesting. We highly recommend her as a presenter for your group!

Hi! I am Jackie Kloosterboer, a Disaster Preparedness Specialist.

I specialize in both Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services (ESS).

With over 30 years of experience on the front lines of Emergency Support Services (ESS), I help families move from panic to Peace of Mind. Having seen the devastation of floods and fires firsthand, I know that being prepared is the key to surviving the aftermath.

I provide step-by-step guidance to ensure you, your family, and your pets are ready for whatever disaster may come your way.

Where Jackie Has Presented

Jackie Kloosterboer has facilitated engaging and actionable workshops for a wide range of communities, organizations, and agencies. Her sessions have supported individuals and teams in becoming more prepared, resilient, and confident in times of crisis. She has proudly presented in the following communities: