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Emergency
Measures
Plan
Amended January 17, 2024
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Index
Page
Index
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Introduction
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Declaration of Agreement
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Chain of Responsibility during a municipal emergency
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Record of Plan Modifications
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Part l - The Basic Plan
Section
Subject
Page
1
General
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2
Aim
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3
Definitions
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4
Authority
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5
Direction and Control
10
6
Implementation
10
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Emergency Operations Centre
10
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Emergency Response Planning
10
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Position/Agency General Responsibilities
10
10
Alerting and Assembly of the Emergency
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Response Group (ERG)
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Emergency Mobilization
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12
Declaration of a State of Local Emergency
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Termination of State of Local Emergency
Example - Declaration of State of Local Emergency
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Emergency Response Group (ERG) and Fan-Out
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Chart
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Fire Departments involved in Mutual Aid
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Agreements
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Part ll - Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
Section
Subject
Page
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Description of Hanwell
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Emergency Measures Coordinator
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Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) Committee 19
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Police (RCMP)
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Fire Department
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Emergency Communications Services (unit of EOC) 20
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Department of Transportation & Infrastructure
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Social Services
21
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Canadian Red Cross
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Ambulance NB
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Dept. of Natural Resources and Energy Development 22
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Volunteers
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Shelter Facilities
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Introduction
The Municipal Emergency Response Plan outlined herein comprises
three parts. Part I is the Basic Plan. Part II, Organizational Roles and
Responsibilities, provides details for the various departments and
agencies involved in the emergency preparedness operation. Part III,
Specific Events, provides more detailed planning for potential hazards
and emergencies which have been identified as having potential to
affect
Hanwell.
Appendices
include
important
supplemental
information.
This plan was prepared in conjunction with the provincial Emergency
Measures Organization. All appointed and elected municipal officials
and employees involved in the plan must be aware of and prepared to
carry out their responsibilities and duties during an emergency
situation.
Federal, provincial and volunteer agencies having a role in the plan
must be prepared to meet their responsibilities, and also must be kept
informed of any plan revisions.
The plan is to be exercised annually, in full or in part. We hope it will
never have to be used. Nevertheless, being prepared for emergencies
may help to reduce injuries, loss of life and damage to property, should
a disaster or emergency occur.
_______________________________________________________
Mayor
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Declaration of Agreement
Emergency Measures Plan
For Hanwell
Approved by mayor
Dave Morrison
On January 17, 2024
Mayor
Approved by EMO Committee
Terri Parker
On January 17, 2024
CAO (EM Coordinator)
Sherri Johnston
Hanwell Clerk
Filed by Clerk on January 18th, 2024
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The Chain of Responsibility during a municipal emergency is as follows:
No individual level operates in isolation.
1.
Individual - Every person is expected to take reasonable steps to protect life
and property. As a general rule of emergency preparation, each household
should have 72 hours of supplies to be self-sufficient. An individual should
contact the Fire Department, RCMP and/or Ambulance Service by calling 911
when recognizing an emergency beyond their control that requires action by
an emergency response provider.
2.
Municipal - If a person calls 911 to initiate action by an emergency response
provider (Fire Department, RCMP and/or Ambulance Service) the responding
agency will take action to deal with the emergency for the municipality. Part II
of this plan provides organizational roles and responsibilities assumed by these
agencies. If necessary, the municipality will alert and assemble the Emergency
Response Group for emergency mobilization as detailed in Sections 10-13 in
Part I of this Plan.
3.
Provincial - If the municipality cannot deal effectively with the situation, the
Province is expected to come to its assistance. The office that is contacted is
the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization within the Department
of Justice and Public Safety.
4.
Federal - If the Province requires assistance, or if military assistance is
requested by a municipality, the Province will contact Emergency
Preparedness Canada to provide assistance.
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Record of Plan Modifications
Note: these are clerical modifications (ex. committee members, contact
information, etc.). Process changes require mayor and council approval of a new
plan.
Item/Page Modified
Date Amended
Name
Amended Plan Approved
January 17, 2024
Sherri Johnston
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Municipal Emergency Measures Plan
Part I: The Basic Plan
1. General
The Hanwell rural community recognizes its responsibility to plan for emergencies that may
endanger lives, property or the environment, either in this municipality or in neighboring
communities for which Hanwell has mutual aid agreements.
2. Aim
This plan designates the responsibilities and immediate actions to be taken by individuals,
municipal services and other agencies, in the event of a peacetime emergency.
3. Definitions
The following definitions are applied throughout the plan:
Disaster: A real or anticipated occurrence such as disease, pestilence, fire, flood, tempest,
explosion, enemy attack, sabotage, or release of any commodity which endangers the health,
safety and welfare of the population, property or the environment.
Emergency: means a present or imminent event in respect of which the Minister or municipality,
as the case may be, believes prompt coordination of action or regulation of persons or property
must be undertaken to protect property, the environment, or the health, safety or welfare of
the civil population.
Emergency Measures Coordinator (EM Coordinator): means a person responsible for the
oversight of the technical and administrative duties that are necessary to implement the
emergency measures plan.
Emergency Measures Organization (EMO): means the New Brunswick Emergency Measures
Organization established under Section 3 of the Emergency Measures Act, RSNB 2011, c
147, hereinafter referred to as NBEMO.
Emergency Measures Organization Committee (EMO Committee): a committee comprised of
the CAO (EM Coordinator), Hanwell Clerk, Hanwell Administrative staff and members of the
public which advises council on emergency planning and preparedness and supports the
Emergency Operations Centre in the event of an emergency.
Emergency Measures Plan: means any plan, program or procedure prepared by the municipality
that is intended to mitigate the effects of an emergency or emergencies and to provide for the
safety, health or welfare of the civil population and the protection of property and the
environment in the event of such an occurrence.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC): The EOC is a physical facility designated for the gathering
and dissemination of information and disaster analysis. It is also the facility in which decisions
and policies governing the emergency response are planned and implemented. The EOC for
Hanwell shall be established in the council chambers of the Municipal office, unless the EM
Coordinator designates an alternate location. The layout of the EOC is predetermined. The
Communications office will operate under the EOC, however will be located in a separate
designated room in the Municipal Office. The media shall be kept at arm's length and informed
by the mayor/Communications Officer.
Emergency Response Group: a group comprised of the EM Coordinator, mayor and council,
EMO Committee members and all relevant emergency responder critical contacts such as
Police, Fire and NBEMO whom are contacted by means of a fan-out during a partial or full
activation of the EOC.
Mutual Aid: A formal agreement in writing between two or more entities (municipalities,
departments, corporations) to assist the other with specific resources in time of emergency
and/or during pre-specified situations.
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State of Local Emergency (SOLE): means a state of local emergency declared by a municipality
under subsection 10(2) or renewed under subsection 18(2) of the Emergency Measures Act
RSNB 2011 c.147
4. Authority
This plan is authorized under:
a. The Provincial Emergency Measures Act RSNB 2011, C147, dated May 13, 2011,
consolidated to June 10, 2022 ( https://laws.gnb.ca/en/document/cs/2011,%20c.147 )
b. The Hanwell Rural Community By-Law Number 05-2014, Dated December 10, 2014 and
amended May 18, 2022, cited as the Community Emergency Planning By-Law
5. Direction and Control
The mayor and/or deputy mayor are ultimately responsible for the control of all the operations
mentioned within this plan.
6. Implementation
This plan may be implemented in full or in part by the mayor, or by the Emergency Measures
Coordinator (EM Coordinator), when required to combat an emergency in Hanwell or to provide
coordinated assistance to the other municipalities under mutual aid agreements.
7. Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
If the EOC is activated, all disaster/emergency operations will be controlled and coordinated from
the EOC under the direction of the EM Coordinator. The EOC supports the Incident Commander
at the scene of the disaster/emergency. The EOC also controls and coordinates the response for
assistance from municipalities for which there are mutual aid agreements. Only the EM Coordinator
and EOC staff shall be in the EOC. The EM Coordinator may designate members of the EMO
Committee for roles in the EOC.
8. Emergency Response Planning
The following groups cooperate in both planning and active emergency response:
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the Municipal EM Coordinator
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the mayor/councillors
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the members of the EMO Committee
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representatives from volunteer agencies, as required
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representatives from various provincial departments, as required
*The Regional Emergency Management Coordinator (REMC) for the NB Emergency
Measures Organization serves as an advisor.
9. Position/Agency General Responsibilities
EM Coordinator
a. Coordinates disaster planning
b. Directs operations from the EOC
c. Acts on behalf of mayor and council
Mayor and council
a. Receives updates from the EM Coordinator
b. Approves extraordinary expenses
c. Declares a SOLE when necessary
d. During a declared SOLE, focus on the protection of property, the environment and the
health and safety of persons therein including measures shown in Section 12 of the
Emergency Measures Act RSNB 2011.C147 (Sect. 12, 2011, c.147). See Powers (Section
12)
e. The mayor is the official spokesperson to the media
Emergency Measures Organization Committee (EMO Committee)
a. Advises council on matters regarding emergency planning and preparedness
b. Prepares the municipal Emergency Measures Plan and any amendments to the
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Emergency Measures Plan before submission to council for approval
c. Makes and records clerical modifications to the Emergency Measures Plan, to ensure it is
current (ex. committee members, contact info, etc.). These modifications do not require
approval of mayor and council
d. Acts under the direction of the EM Coordinator in the EOC
e. Advises council on the members to be appointed to the EMO Committee
RCMP
a. Provides police services (evacuations, traffic control, investigations)
b. Provides assistance to other emergency services
Fire Department
a. Fights fires
b. Undertakes rescue operations from buildings and wreckage
c. Responds to incidents involving dangerous commodities
d. Assists with other services such as medical assistance calls and opening warming centers
e. Operates portable home heating unit during power outages in extreme cold conditions.
Note: this process is under review at the time of this plan amendment
Ambulance New Brunswick
a. Provides emergency health services
b. Assists other emergency services such as fire and police
Emergency Communication Services (a unit of the EOC)
a. Alerts community residents of a potential emergency or disaster
b. Establishes communications between the EOC, hospital and incident site etc.
c. Provides telephone operators and messengers at the EOC
d. Receives and sends messages to/from EOC
e. Obtains and collates information for updating the public including press releases
Emergency Social Services (a unit of the EOC) / may involve Red Cross
a. Provides accommodations for people evacuated from their homes
b. Provides emergency clothing when required
c. Feeds evacuees and emergency workers
d. Provides personal services for those in special need (ex. seniors, disabled)
e. Provides registration and inquiry services
Volunteer Coordinator
a. Maintains source list of local personnel during an emergency
b. Arranges for registration and allocation of volunteers and emergency workers
10. Alerting and Assembly of the Emergency Response Group (ERG)
Initial Alert
Anyone, in the public, learning of an emergency situation should immediately contact the
appropriate emergency responder, either RCMP, Fire Department or Ambulance Services at 911.
The public should periodically be reminded of this through pamphlets distributed in the mail, local
meetings and the media.
The Fire, Ambulance and/or Police department dispatchers ascertain details of the event and
assign the call. First responders at the scene decide whether or not it can be handled by regular
municipal services. If it cannot be handled normally, then the EM Coordinator or alternate is
informed of the situation. The EM Coordinator or alternate makes a decision regarding notification
of the ERG and activation of the EOC.
Stages of Alert and Assembly
Level 1 Enhanced Monitoring - The EM Coordinator contacts NBEMO stating that there is a Level 1
activation. The event is continuously monitored by the EM Coordinator and staff.
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Level 2 Partial Activation - The EM Coordinator contacts NBEMO stating that there is a change in the
activation level. The Emergency Response Group (ERG) is notified that there is an event that is being
monitored and for the members to be on stand-by should the event escalate. The event is continuously
monitored by the EM Coordinator and staff. Updates are provided to the ERG. During a partial activation,
the situation may not need all members of the ERG. It is the responsibility of the EM Coordinator to
determine how many members are required, if any.
Level 3 Full Activation - The EM Coordinator contacts NBEMO stating that the EOC is opening under a
full activation. All members of the ERG are notified. EOC personnel will report to the EOC keeping in mind
that the emergency duration could be hours, days, weeks or months. Members of the ERG (see Section
13) notified to be at the EOC must go there immediately and report to the EM Coordinator or Alternate.
Heads of Services whose place of duty lies elsewhere must maintain contact with the EOC. If a
designated individual on the fan-out chart cannot be reached, the caller must advise the EM Coordinator
Police/Fire Alert
Police and Fire departments have 24-hour duty systems that include pre-existing alert
arrangements. Those systems do not conflict with this emergency response plan and need not be
changed.
Standard Operating Procedures
After being contacted by the EM Coordinator, an individual/agency initiates appropriate Standing
Operating Procedures (SOP's). SOPs for departments or agencies are provided in the
Organizational Roles and Responsibilities (Part II of this Emergency Measures Plan). EMO
Committee members may fill designated roles in the EOC following procedures held outside this
plan.
Note: Public alerting is covered in Section 20 - Emergency Communication Services
11. Emergency Mobilization
In an emergency, the response process will be a municipal emergency operation, supported by
Mutual Aid arrangements, assisted by the REMC (Regional Emergency Management Coordinator
of EMO), as required.
Refer to the Emergency Response Group and Fan-Out Chart (Item 13).
The Emergency Response Group are responsible for:
a. Implementing local emergency measures plans and conducting emergency operations
using the resources available to the municipality,
b. Informing and updating the REMC promptly about a local emergency,
c. Requesting assistance from other municipalities in accordance with mutual aid
agreements, and
d. Requesting assistance from the provincial government through the REMC in accordance
with established emergency response procedures.
If the emergency escalates to the point where further powers are required, the Municipal EM
Coordinator may recommend to mayor and council that a State of Local Emergency be declared in
accordance with the Emergency Measures Act (R.S.N.B. 2011, c. 147), and the municipal by-laws.
Note: once signed, the municipality must inform NBEMO immediately.1
12. Declaration of a State of Local Emergency
Purpose:
The purpose of this section is to outline the powers available to a municipality and the limitations
in declaring a State of Local Emergency (SOLE). In addition, the Declaration of a State of Local
Emergency form is included at the end of this section to facilitate a standard method of enactment.
An emergency means a present or imminent event in respect of which the Minister or the
1 Regional Emergency Response Plan - 2016, Section 1.11.1, Municipal Emergency Operations, pg. 15
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municipality, as the case may be, believes prompt coordination of action or regulation of persons
or property must be undertaken to protect property, the environment or the health, safety and
welfare of the civil population.
Conditions of Declaration:
1. A municipality may, when satisfied that an emergency exists or may in all or any part of a
municipality, declare a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) in respect of that municipality, or area
thereof.
2. A declaration shall identify the nature of the emergency and the area in which it exists.
3. The municipality shall immediately communicate the details of the declaration in the most likely
manner to the civil population of the area affected.
4. Upon declaring a State of Local Emergency, a municipality shall immediately forward a copy
of the declaration to the Minister of Justice and Public Safety and may authorize any person or
committee to exercise any power listed under Powers, below.
Powers:
The council may, during the state of local emergency, do everything necessary for the
protections of property, the environment and the health and safety of persons therein,
including, but not limited to, any and all of the following:
(a)
to cause an Emergency Response Plan to be implemented;
(b)
to acquire or utilize or cause the acquisition or utilization of any personal property by
confiscation or any means considered necessary;
(c)
to authorize or require any qualified person to render aid of such type as that person
may be qualified to provide;
(d)
to control or prohibit travel to and from any area or on any road, street or highway;
(e)
to provide for the maintenance and restoration of essential facilities, the distribution of
essential supplies and the maintenance and coordination of emergency medical,
social, and other essential services;
(f)
to cause the evacuation of persons and the removal of livestock and personal property
threatened by a disaster or emergency, and make arrangements for the adequate care
and protection thereof;
(g)
to authorize any person properly identified as authorized by the Rural Community of
Hanwell to enter into any building or upon any land without warrant;
(h)
to cause the demolition or removal of any building, structure, tree or crop where the
demolition or removal is necessary or advisable for the purposes of reaching the
scene of a disaster, of attempting to forestall its occurrence, or of combatting its
progress;
(i)
to procure or fix prices for food, clothing, fuel, equipment, medical, or other essential
supplies and the use of property, services, resources, or equipment; and
(j)
to order the assistance, with or without remuneration, of persons needed to carry out
provisions mentioned in this section.
For the duration of the state of local emergency, council may appoint any other persons as
deemed necessary by the Director of the NB Emergency Operations Centre.
When this by-law is silent as to any action to be taken during the course of a local state of
emergency, then the provisions of the Emergency Measures Act of New Brunswick shall
apply.
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Termination or Renewal of a State of Local Emergency
1. The Minister of Justice and Public Safety may terminate a State of Local Emergency with
respect to an area identified by a municipality in its declaration of a State of Local Emergency
when, in his or her opinion, an emergency no longer exists.
2. A municipality may terminate a State of Local Emergency with respect to an area identified by
it in its declaration when it is its opinion an emergency no longer exists.
3. A State of Local Emergency ends:
When the area identified by the municipality in its declaration is included in an area
identified by the Minister in his or her declaration of a State of Emergency;
or
Seven days after the day on which it was declared, unless renewed.
4. A State of Local Emergency may be renewed by the municipality with the approval of the
Lieutenant-Governor in Council. The provisions respecting the State of Local Emergency or
the declaration of the State of Local Emergency, apply with the necessary modifications to a
renewal of a State of Local Emergency.
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Example
Declaration of a State of Local Emergency
Hanwell
As authorized under the Emergency Measures Act RSNB 2011, C147, Section 10(2)
Whereas the area herein described is in immediate or imminent danger that has resulted or may
result in serious harm to the safety, health or welfare of people, or in widespread damage to
property;
Emergency Area Defined:
Hanwell or the area within the municipality bounded by:
North
_______________________________________________________________________
East
_______________________________________________________________________
South _______________________________________________________________________
West
_______________________________________________________________________
within the County of York and the Province of New Brunswick
Nature of Emergency:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
And whereas the undersigned is satisfied that an emergency exists as defined in the
Emergency Measures Act RSNB 2011, C147
And whereas the council of Hanwell has by resolution approved ( ) or in the absence of a
sufficient number of council members, the undersigned has consulted with the majority of the
Hanwell Emergency Response Group ( ); therefore,
The undersigned hereby declares: pursuant to Emergency Measures Act RSNB 2011,
C147, section 10(2), a State of Local Emergency in Hanwell as of and from
______ o'clock in the forenoon ( ) or afternoon ( ) of the ________day of _______ 20__.
This declaration of a State of Local Emergency shall exist until
______o'clock in the forenoon ( ) or afternoon ( ) of the _________day of _______ 20__
or for a maximum of seven days from the date and time specified above unless the Declaration is
renewed or terminated as provided in Emergency Measures Act RSNB 2011, C147
Dated at __________________, in the County of ______________, Province of New Brunswick
this ___________day of ______________ 20__.
_____________________________
Mayor, Hanwell
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13. Emergency Response Group (ERG) and Fan-Out Chart
Mayor - Dave Morrison
[email protected]
506-262-9799(c)
EM Coordinator - Terri L. Parker, CAO
[email protected]
506-460-1177 (w)
Critical Contacts
Police
Oromocto Detachment
Non emergency 506-357-4300
Emergency 9-1-1
Officer(s) on duty respond
NBEMO
REMC Daniel Dekleva
[email protected]
800-561-4034(w)
Fire
Chief Murray Crouse
Emergency 9-1-1
Non Emergency# (506) 363-5207
Other Critical
Contacts
Refer to Part III
Agencies depend on nature
of emergency
Fan-Out
Councillors
EMO Committee (EOC Personnel)
Ward 1, Susan Jonah
(Deputy Mayor)
[email protected]
506-238-1539(c)
Terri Parker,
Hanwell CAO
Note: the EM Coordinator also chairs
the EMO Committee
Ward 2, Holly Hyslop
[email protected]
506-451-0697 (h
Sherri Johnston,
Hanwell Clerk
506-460-1177 (w),
Ward 3, Tim Fox
[email protected]
506-262-7333 (c)
Megan Keenan,
Hanwell Admin
506-460-1177, Ext.1(w),
Ward 4, vacant
Steve Johnston,
Hanwell Clerk
Ward 5, Jarred Dooley
[email protected]
506-444-1176 (c)
Samantha Weston
Ward 6, Lee Crouse
[email protected]
506-447-0543 (c)
Will Weston
At-Large, Darren
MacKenzie
[email protected]
506-471-4474 (c)
John Johnston
At-Large, Candice
Dekleva
[email protected]
506-461-5937
Evelyn Filder
Mike Mockler
Jason Vallis
Nick Sacobie
Bilijk Representative
[email protected]
Mayor
EM Coordinator
Critical Contacts
EOC Personnel assume the following roles, as
required:
Operations Officer/Duty Officer, Logistics Officer,
Finance and Administration Officer, Public
Information (Communications) Officer, Social
Services Officer, Resource Officer, Transportation
Officer, Scribe Officer
The responsibilities and checklists for these positions
are maintained by the EMO Committee separate
from this Emergency Measures Plan
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14. Fire Departments Involved in Mutual Aid Agreements
The Mutual Aid System is a no-charge reciprocal system of emergency response and assistance that
communities and municipalities in New Brunswick can access through their local fire departments. The
main focus of the Mutual Aid System is to make a large number of resources available in a pre-arranged,
organized fashion at no additional cost to the community or municipality requiring assistance during a large-
scale emergency situation.2
The Upper Kingsclear and Hanwell Fire Department is a member of the Capital District Firefighters
Association. This association includes (23) member fire departments in the Fredericton area. There is a
mutual aid agreement between all these fire departments. The Upper Kingsclear and Hanwell Fire
Department also has a direct mutual aid agreement with the Fredericton Fire Department.
Upper Kingsclear and Hanwell Fire Department most commonly exercises mutual aid with the following fire
departments:
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Fredericton Fire Department
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Oromocto Fire Department
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New Maryland Fire Department
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Harvey Fire Department
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Dumfries Volunteer Fire Department
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Keswick Ridge Fire Department
2 "Working Together for a Safe New Brunswick - Office of the Fire Marshal Information Guide", pg. 11
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16. Emergency Measures Coordinator (EM Coordinator)
Role:
The EM Coordinator shall oversee disaster planning. The EM Coordinator, in conjunction with the EMO Committee shall
ensure that the Emergency Measures Plan provides up to date information. The EM Coordinator shall lead operations from
the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on behalf of the mayor and council.
Responsibilities:
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Chairs EMO Committee meetings
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Ensures the EMO Committee is meeting roles and responsibilities with regards to preparedness
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Directs operations from the EOC, in the case of an emergency
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Initiates Fan-Out for the Emergency Response Group, when deemed necessary
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Designates ERG roles in the EOC, as the situation requires. These roles may be filled by EMO Committee
members. Roles may include (not limited to): Operations Officer/Duty Officer, Logistics Officer, Finance and
Administration Officer, Public Information (Communications) Officer, Social Services Officer, Resource
Officer, Transportation Officer, Scribe Officer
17. Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) Committee
Role:
The EMO Committee advises council on emergency planning and preparedness and supports the Emergency Operations
Centre in the event of an emergency.
Responsibilities:
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Advises council on the development and preparation of a municipal emergency measures plan and any
amendments to the emergency measures plan before submission to council for approval
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Updates the emergency measures plan, to ensure it is current (ex. committee members, contact info, etc.). Any
clerical modifications do not require approval of mayor and council.
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Advises council on matters regarding emergency preparedness
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Advises council on the members to be appointed to the EMO Committee
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Acts under the direction of the EM Coordinator in the EOC, when activated
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Subject to the approval of council, negotiates on behalf of the municipality to enter into agreements with other
municipalities or other agencies for the purpose of mutual aid; for the formation of joint organizations; or for
the employment of their members or resources
Methods:
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Meets once a month (normally) to discuss matters of emergency preparedness
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Reviews the emergency measures plan regularly and drafts revisions to the plan as required, for council
approval. A review should be completed at least every two years.
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Reviews emergency measures plan regularly and makes clerical modifications to ensure the plan is current.
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Liaises with other agencies to establish and understand protocols in the event of an emergency.
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Occasionally re-assesses hazards and risks to the community
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Exercises the emergency measures plan once a year (i.e. tabletop exercise)
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Responds to a Fan-Out call in the event of an emergency
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Undertakes roles in the EOC in the event of an emergency
18. Police Department (RCMP)
Role:
The role of the RCMP in an emergency is an extension of their normal function. The senior police officer at an emergency
site must assume control of the situation until replaced by a more senior official.
Responsibilities:
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Ensures that policing services are still provided to all residents of the area
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Notifies their headquarters (J Division) to alert Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Assumes the position of Incident Commander at the incident scene if required
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Assists other emergency services
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If the situation is critical, a control perimeter should be established
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Controls the scene to avoid a convergence of spectators
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Assists in maintaining communication between the EOC and the scene of the emergency
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Participates in a debriefing after the emergency situation
Method:
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If there are injured people, alerts ambulance dispatch regarding the need for ambulances and medical
assistance
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If lives have been lost, informs the coroner
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Assesses the situation and recommends that the EM Coordinator activate the EOC, if necessary.
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If the incident involves a commercial vehicle, the carrier's dispatcher is informed. The vehicle should be
checked for Transportation of Dangerous Goods placards
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If the incident involves a spill of oil, chemicals or other dangerous goods (considered an environmental
emergency), reports the spill by calling the appropriate agencies and take preventative action until specialist
crews arrive
19. Fire Department
Role:
Hanwell is covered by the Upper Kingsclear and Hanwell Fire Department. In addition to the normal role of firefighting, the
fire department also responds to non-fire emergencies and some medical assistance calls.
Responsibilities:
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Fire fighting
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Undertakes rescue operations from buildings and vehicle wreckage
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Provides protective action in oil and chemical spills
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Assists in medical assistance calls
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Provides water for emergency fire-fighting purposes
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Provides assistance in evacuations and/or wellness checks in emergency impacted area.
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Assists in maintaining communication between the EOC and the scene of the emergency
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Assists with opening of warming centers, as required
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Operates portable home heating unit during power outages in extreme cold conditions. Note: this process is
under review at the time of this plan amendment
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Participates in a debriefing after the emergency situation
Method:
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Follows normal procedures as for any conventional alarm
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On alert of an unusual incident, notifies the Chief immediately
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In the case of an oil or chemical spill, calls the appropriate agencies and takes appropriate action until the
specialist crew arrives
20. Emergency Communications Service (unit of the EOC)
Role:
The aim is to provide effective timely communications to alert residents of an active or potential emergency and to support
municipal, provincial and volunteer agencies in responding.
Responsibilities:
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Establishes personnel as part of EOC, dedicated to communications
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Prepares and utilizes all available communication systems for the most effective transfer of information to the
public and between responding agencies and the EOC
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Prepares for regular public updates and press releases through the office of the mayor
Emergency Alerting Systems:
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When a real or potential emergency or disaster becomes apparent, Hanwell administration staff will contact
the EM Coordinator
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The EM Coordinator will activate the Emergency Operations Centre in whole or in part, if deemed necessary
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When a real or potential emergency or disaster becomes apparent, it is the responsibility of Hanwell
administration staff to utilize the Voyent Alerting system to advise impacted residents. Other social media
platforms must also be utilized to ensure broad coverage. Public alerting must be done as soon as possible
in an emergency situation.
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Residents of Hanwell are strongly encouraged to register with the Voyent Alerting System at
https://hanwell.nb.ca/hanwell-public-alerts/
Emergency Communications:
Hanwell Administration and the EOC will use existing communication systems (land-line phones, cell phones and
internet), assuming there are no service interruptions. Cell phones with different service providers can be used in
the EOC to reduce impact of a service interruption with one provider.
The Upper Kingsclear and Hanwell Fire Department utilizes the provincial Trunk Mobile Radio System. This system
can be used for emergency contact with all first responder agencies.
Amateur radio operators in the community have also offered services if other systems fail.
Emergency Operations Centre:
Coordination and control of all emergency operations will be conducted from the primary EOC in the Hanwell
Community Centre. An alternate EOC may be established depending on the emergency situation and its location.
An alternate location may be at one of the municipal fire stations.
21. Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI)
Role:
DTI has responsibility for the clearing and maintaining of the roads in the event of an emergency to allow access
for emergency responders or residents. They could assist in the necessity of detours or warning signs to inform
the public of dangers or alternate routes if required.
22. Social Services
Role:
Social Services establishes reception centers to provide shelter, food, clothing and personal services. Social
Services also organize a registration and inquiry service for evacuees and others during an emergency situation.
Method:
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Coordinates operations through the EOC and the Canadian Red Cross (CRC), if responding
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Establishes processes for providing services if CRC is not responding (or to support CRC)
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Identifies and coordinates personal services for those with special needs
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Reception centers and/or warming centers could be opened at the following locations (see Item 27):
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Hanwell Community Centre
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Yoho Scout Lodge
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Upper Kingsclear Community Centre (attached to Station 1), Mazerolle Settlement Road
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note: a centre is being sought in the Island View area
23. Canadian Red Cross (CRC)
Role:
In the event of a disaster, the Canadian Red Cross provides food, shelter, clothing and essential supplies for up to 72 hours.
Through a network of trained volunteers throughout the country, the Canadian Red Cross can respond to disasters quickly
wherever and whenever they strike; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hanwell has a formal agreement with the Canadian
Red Cross (CRC). See Appendix V.
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Method:
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Trains in Red Cross Emergency Services
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Assists with simulated testing of the Emergency Plan
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Provides registration and inquiry services during emergencies
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Makes available CRC equipment and trained volunteers in times of emergency
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Provides food, clothing, shelter and personal services for up to 72 hours for a small-scale emergency involving
fewer than 50 people
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In an emergency situation involving more than 50 people and lasting longer than 72 hours, the council would
have to turn to the Province for financial assistance
24. Ambulance New Brunswick (ANB)
Role:
Ambulance New Brunswick is responsible for delivery of emergency medical services province wide. Components include
land and air ambulance operations and support services.
Responsibilities:
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Medical command at the incident site
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Medical coordination within the EOC (if/when activated)
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Triage, treatment and transport of casualties to appropriate healthcare facilities
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Standby coverage for the safety of personnel on site
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Assists in maintaining communication between the EOC and the scene of the emergency
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Participates in a debriefing after the emergency situation
Method:
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During an emergency incident, ANB will update the local hospital regarding predicted number of casualties
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ANB will keep current information as to the need for additional, active deployment of resources to the scene
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On site medical command will maintain an accurate listing of patients encountered and their triage acuity
level
25. Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED)
Role:
DNRED will be the lead agency on fire suppression, in the event of a wildfire. They can also be called on in the event of
flooding to provide boats to allow access to the affected area.
Responsibilities:
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Responds to any wildfire that is detected in the Hanwell community
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Assumes the lead role in suppression efforts
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Coordinates suppression efforts with the Upper Kingsclear and Hanwell Fire Department and any other fire
departments responding under mutual aid agreements
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Financially reimburses local fire departments for appropriate suppression services
Method:
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Employs personnel, ground equipment and aerial attack resources as required for suppression
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Provides expertise in fire behavior to predict growth of fire
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Maintains contact with the EOC to ensure the public is well informed in the case of the need for evacuation
26. Volunteer Services
A contact list of volunteers ready to access at any time in case of an emergency situation is under development.
Volunteers can help in many ways from answering phone calls, providing transportation, making coffee as well as helping
at reception centers where sometimes a friendly face and welcome smile is all that is required. A volunteer drive will be
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considered. If residents are able and willing to volunteer during emergency/disaster situations, please contact the Hanwell
Clerk at [email protected] or call 506-460-1177.
27. Shelter Facilities
Shelter facilities will be critical in the event that evacuations are necessary. Shown below are the shelters currently available
in the community.
Hanwell Community Centre - 5 Nature Park Drive
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Capacity 200
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Full service; day and night use
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See Red Cross Agreement for Use (Appendix V)
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Primary shelter facility for the community
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Emergency generator on site
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Kitchen / washroom facilites
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Shower facility
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Contact: Terri Parker (Hanwell CAO)
Yoho Scout Lodge - 3566 Route 640
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Capacity 100 +/-
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Full-service day time occupation only
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Hanwell
Rural
Community
has
an
arrangement with Scouts and Yoho Lake
Association for use if needed
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Open space for cots (day time use)
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Kitchen / washroom facilities
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Shower facilities
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Hanwell Rural Community can provide an
emergency use generator. This will be delivered
by the fire department if required.
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Hanwell Rural Community provides all supplies in
case of use (ex. water, food)
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Contact: Sean Haley 506-260-3889