Practical training and guidance to help you prepare, respond, and recover with confidence.
Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Support Services (ESS) Specialist
For over 30 years, I’ve worked on the front lines of disasters—supporting individuals and families who have been forced to leave their homes during some of their most difficult moments.
I’ve seen firsthand the impact that Emergency Support Services (ESS) reception centres have on people—and how critical it is to get those first moments right. I’ve also seen the powerful difference preparedness makes. When families have a plan, they experience less stress, make clearer decisions, and recover more quickly.
Today, I bring both sides together.
I train ESS teams across the province to deliver effective, compassionate support when it matters most—and I help families and organizations get prepared before disaster strikes.
Because no matter the emergency, preparation changes everything.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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: