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Emergency Response Plan
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2013-0043
December 2013
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Table of Contents
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2013-0043 ........................................................................... 0
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 1
Annexes .......................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
Aim .................................................................................................................................. 4
Authority .......................................................................................................................... 4
Scope .............................................................................................................................. 5
Definition of and Emergency ........................................................................................... 5
Actions prior to a declaration ........................................................................................... 5
Declarations .................................................................................................................... 5
Plan Maintenance and Review ........................................................................................ 6
Amendments ................................................................................................................... 6
Flexibility ......................................................................................................................... 6
Emergency Control Group ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Initial Contact ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Notification / Activation .............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Membership .............................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Business Cycle and Meeting Procedures .......................................................8
2.5 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) ........................................................... 9
2.6 Roles and Responsibilities (Control Group) .............................................................. 9
2.7 Individual Member or Designate Roles and Responsibilities ................................... 10
2.7.1 Head of Council .................................................................................................... 10
2.7.2 Senior Municipal Official ....................................................................................... 10
2.7.3 Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) ................................. 11
2.7.4 Senior Official - Police Services........................................................................... 12
2.7.5 Senior Official - Fire Services ..................................................................12
2.7.6 Senior Official - Emergency Medical Services ..................................................... 13
2.7.7 Chief Medical Officer of Health ............................................................................. 13
2.7.8 Emergency Information Officer ............................................................................. 14
2.7.9 Scribe ................................................................................................................... 15
2.8 Declaration of an Emergency .................................................................................. 16
2.9 Termination of an Emergency ................................................................................. 18
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Annexes
Annex A
Emergency Notification System
Annex B
Emergency Operation Centre Location
Annex C
Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
Annex D
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
Annex E
Critical Infrastructure
Annex F
Emergency Declaration Checklist
Annex G
Declaration of Emergency Form
Termination of Declaration Form
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Introduction
The County of Frontenac, herein referred to as the "County" has developed this
emergency management plan in accordance with the Emergency Management and
Civil Protection Act, 2009. This Emergency Management Plan has been prepared to
facilitate a controlled and coordinated response to any type of emergency occurring
within or affecting the County. It is an important component of an integrated emergency
management program, which works within the parameters outlined by the Office of the
Fire Marshal and Emergency Management pertaining to prevention, mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery.
The aim of this plan is to provide key officials, agencies and the municipal departments
with an overview of their collective and individual responsibilities in an emergency. Also
to make provisions for the extraordinary arrangements and measures that may have to
be taken to safeguard property and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of
the County, when faced with an emergency situation.
Emergencies affect public safety, health, welfare and property, as well as the
environment and economic health of the County. In order to protect residents,
businesses and visitors, the County requires a coordinated emergency response by a
number of agencies under the direction of the Emergency Control Group. These are
distinct arrangements and procedures from the normal, day-to-day operations carried
out by emergency services.
For this Emergency Management Plan to be effective, all participating agencies and
departments must be familiar with its provisions and procedures. The information
contained within this plan must be reviewed, tested and maintained on a regular
schedule in order for it to remain effective, appropriate, and up-to-date as municipal
officials, corporate structures and the nature of emergencies change over time.
The annexes contain essential and supporting documentation - the information
contained within them is confidential and therefore are considered and maintained
separate from this document.
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Aim
The Aim of this plan is to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of the citizens
of Frontenac County from the effects of a natural, technological or human caused
emergency.
The Aim is also to support the local municipalities in the implementation and operation
of their emergency plans.
The County of Frontenac will also support all local municipalities in the mitigation of an
emergency in the county.
The County of Frontenac will provide available resources to assist the local
municipalities, as required.
Authority
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.9 is the
legal authority for this emergency management plan in Ontario.
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act states that:
Section 3 (1):
Every county shall formulate an emergency plan governing the provision of necessary
services during an emergency and the procedures under and the manner in which
employees of the county and other persons will respond to the emergency and the
council of the county shall by by-law adopt the emergency plan. 2002, c.14, s 5(1).
Section 4 (1):
The head of council of a county may declare that an emergency exists in the county or
in any part thereof and may take such action and make such orders as he or she
considers necessary and are not contrary to law to implement the emergency plan of
the county and to protect property and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the emergency area. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s.4 (1).
Section 11 (1):
No action or other proceeding lies or shall be instituted against a member of council, an
employee of a county, an employee of a local services board, an employee of a district
social services administration board, a minister of the Crown, a public servant or any
other individual acting pursuant to this Act or an order made under this Act for any act
done in good faith in the exercise or performance or the intended exercise or
performance of any power or duty under this Act or an order under this Act or for
neglect or default in the good faith exercise or performance of such a power or duty.
2006, c.13, s.1(6); 2006, c.35, Sched.C, s.32 (6).
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As per section 3 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the County
of Frontenac has adopted by by-law this emergency management plan and its
elements, and filed the plan with the Office of the Fire Marshall and Emergency
management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
This Emergency Plan is Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2013-0043 which is the local
authority for this plan and related activities. A copy of the By-law is available for
inspection at the County Administration offices.
Scope
This plan supercedes and replaces all previous plans and procedures for emergency
management enacted by the county of Frontenac.
Definition of and Emergency
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act defines an emergency as:
"a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that
could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is
caused by the forces of nature, a disease or health risk, an accident or an act whether
intentional or otherwise."
For the purposes of this plan, an emergency may be defined as a situation or the threat
of an impending situation, abnormally affecting the health, safety, welfare and property
of the residents of the County, which by nature of its magnitude, requires a controlled
and coordinated response by multiple agencies, under the direction of the Emergency
Control Group. Emergencies are distinct from the normal daily routine carried out by
municipal first response agencies/departments such as fire, police, EMS, health, etc.
Actions prior to a declaration
When and emergency exists but has not yet been declared to exist, county employees
may take such action(s) under this emergency management plan as may be required to
protect property and the health, safety and welfare of the county. The subordinate
plans, attached as annexes to this document, may also be implements, in whole, or in
part in the absence of a formal declaration.
Declarations
As the County of Frontenac is comprised of a number of townships, each with its own
Emergency Response Plan, the declaration of a state of local emergency at the County
level would only occur in certain instances which would include but not be limited to the
following:
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A general health issue identified by the Medical Officer of Health that may affect
the entire County;
A general situation, such as severe weather which affects a majority of the
County;
At the request of one or more local municipalities which have already declared a
state of local emergency;
In situations, where the County was requested to support local emergency plans
and mitigation measures.
At the request of the Province of Ontario.
Plan Maintenance and Review
At a minimum, this plan will be reviewed annually for accuracy by the Community
Emergency management Coordinator (CEMC) and the Emergency Management
Program Committee of Frontenac County. The plan will be reviewed for effectiveness
through emergency exercises on an annual basis, testing the plan in whole or in part.
The CEMC and the Emergency Management Program Committee (or delegated sub-
committee) will make the appropriate changes to the [plan as a result of theses reviews
and tests.
Amendments
Amendments to the plan require formal Council approval from all municipalities. Formal
Council approval is not required for the following:
Changes or revisions to the annexes
Minor editorial changes (i.e. editorial changes to text, section numbering, reference
changes, or changes to references to provincial status)
Additions or deletions of individual"s names.
Flexibility
No Emergency Management Plan can anticipate all of the varied emergency situations
that may arise in a changing community. During the course of the implementation of this
plan in an emergency situation, members of the Emergency Control Groups in the
course of conducting their assigned roles and responsibilities may exercise flexibility. To
ensure that the public health, safety and welfare of the community are of utmost priority
in the emergency response, deviations from the emergency management plan may be
necessary.
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Emergency Control Group
2.1 Initial Contact
In the event of a real or potential emergency (see 1.3 Definition of an Emergency)
requiring the activation or notification of an Emergency Control Group any member of
the Emergency Control Group may initiate the activation procedure by contacting the
Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC). The CEMC or designate will
contact the Senior Municipal Official of the affected county to discuss the situation and
determine if the Emergency Control Group should be activated. It should be noted that
should two or more municipalities be affected, the County Emergency Control Group
would be activated and would include representation from the affected municipalities
deemed to be appropriate by the Head of Council.
2.2 Notification / Activation
Any Emergency Control Group member or designate of the County or any emergency
response agency may activate the Emergency Notification Fan-Out System (Annex A),
by contacting the CEMC directly. The CEMC will in turn contact the Senior Municipal
Official, who shall contact the local Head of Council.
Where a threat of an impending emergency exists, the Emergency Control Group will be
notified and placed on standby. Monitoring should be implemented when a situation that
is not yet an emergency is escalating or impeding. Examples include: flooding, severe
weather, and emergencies in neighbouring municipalities.
It is the responsibility of all Emergency Control Group officials to notify their
departmental or agency staff.
If the response level to be adopted is monitoring, the CEMC shall notify the Senior
Municipal Officer and other officials, as required.
The content of messages transferred during Emergency Notification procedures will be
standardized and as brief as possible, and include the following:
Identify oneself with name and title, and describe (pending) emergency situation.
Provide status of the notification call: either "STANDBY" or "CALL TO
ASSEMBLE". To be placed on standby indicates that those individuals receiving
the call shall await further developments and make themselves available to
participate as a member of the County Control Group as the situation escalates.
Provide the location of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
Indicate any special precautions to take if mobilization is required.
Reminder to continue the notification fan-out.
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Request to repeat the message to confirm information is understood.
On receipt of the emergency alert call, each member of the Emergency Control Group
will:
Alert their own department, as required, ranging from a warning, to stand-by, to
complete participation, and stand-down.
Bring any required items, including a copy of the Emergency Management Plan,
extra clothing, phone list, phone, laptop, photo ID.
Proceed immediately to the identified Emergency Operation Centre and report to
the Chair of the Emergency Control Group the status of their organization and
resources.
2.3 Membership
The emergency response will be directed and controlled by the Emergency Control
Group; a group of officials who are responsible for coordinating the provision of the
essential services necessary to minimize the effects of an emergency on the
community. The composition of the Emergency Control Groups and alternates is listed
in Annex A.
In the County where the Head of Council is also serving as the Warden or alternate of
the County, the County may choose to appoint a secondary alternate to the position of
Head of Council.
Additional personnel called or added to the Emergency Control Group may include:
Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Representative
Conservation Authority Representatives
Liaison staff from provincial ministries
Any other officials, experts or representatives from the public or private sector as
deemed necessary by the Emergency Control Group.
The Emergency Control Group may function with only a limited number of persons
depending upon the emergency. While the Emergency Control Group may not require
the presence of all the people listed, all members should be notified.
2.4 Business Cycle and Meeting Procedures
Members of the Emergency Control Group will gather at regular intervals to inform each
other of actions taken and problems encountered; each member will report on the
following:
New information on threats, progress and results during last operation cycle
meeting, and recommendations for new or continued mitigation strategies
Present threats in order of severity and the plan to limit threats according to
priority for the next operation cycle meeting
schedule for team meetings
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Meetings will be kept as brief as possible thus allowing members to carry out their
individual responsibilities. The Emergency Operation Centre scribe will keep minutes of
these meetings and maintain a status board. See 2.7.12 for full list of duties.
2.5 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
The locations of the primary and alternate Emergency Operation Centers are
confidential and detailed in (Annex B).
2.6 Roles and Responsibilities (Control Group)
The members of the Emergency Control Group or designate are likely to be responsible
for the following actions or decisions:
Coordinate all emergency support operations during and post the emergency
Ensure there is no interruption in the provision of emergency services and
essential services in unaffected areas outside the emergency site
Call out and mobilize their emergency service, agency and equipment
Coordinate and direct their service and ensure that any actions necessary for the
mitigation of the effects of the emergency are taken, provided they are not
contrary to law
Ensure adequate emergency service provisions are maintained outside and
separate from those responding at the emergency site
Determine if the location and composition of the Emergency Control Group are
appropriate
Advise the Head of Council as to whether the declaration of an emergency is
recommended
Advise the Head of Council on the need to designate all or part of the community
as an emergency area
Ensure that a Site Incident Commander is appointed at the emergency site
Ensure support to the Incident Management System by offering equipment, staff
and resources, as required
Assign an On-site Emergency Information Officer, as required
Order, coordinate and/or oversee the evacuation of inhabitants considered to be
in danger
Discontinue utilities or services provided by public or private concerns, i.e. hydro,
water, gas, shopping centres
Arrange for services and equipment from local agencies not under community
control, i.e. private contractors, industry, volunteer agencies, service clubs
Notify and or request assistance from, and/or liaison with various levels of
government and any public or private agencies not under community control, as
considered necessary
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Determine if additional volunteers are required and if appeals for volunteers are
warranted
Determine if additional transport is required for evacuation or transport of
persons and/or supplies
Ensure that pertinent information regarding the emergency is promptly forwarded
to the Emergency Information Officer for dissemination to the media and public
Determine the need to establish advisory groups and or sub-committees/working
groups for any aspect of the emergency including recovery. And if so, determine
the chair and composition of that committee, along with reporting structure
Authorize expenditure of money required for dealing with the emergency
Notify the service, agency or group under their direction, of the termination of the
emergency
Participate in a post-emergency debriefing
Consider application for Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP)
and make arrangements, as required
2.7 Individual Member or Designate Roles and Responsibilities
2.7.1 Head of Council
Provide overall leadership in responding to an emergency
Declaration of an emergency within the designated area
Declaration that the emergency has terminated (Note: Council may also
terminate an emergency)
Ensure the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management,
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services are notified of the
declaration of the emergency, and termination of the emergency
Ensure that the members of council are advised of the declaration and
termination of an emergency, and are kept informed of the emergency situation
Act as or designate the Media Spokesperson and conduct media briefings, as
arranged and prepared by the Emergency Information Officer
Establish a communication link and regular liaison with the Emergency
Information Officer at the Emergency Operations Centre
Maintain a personal log of all actions and participate in the post-emergency
debriefing
2.7.2 Senior Municipal Official
Chair the Emergency Control Group
Manage and coordinate all operations within the Emergency Operations Centre,
including establishing the business cycle and regular meetings
Ensure a Site Incident Commander has been appointed for the emergency
Ensure that a communication link is established between the Emergency Control
Group and the Site Incident Commander
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Ensure liaison with the Police Service regarding security arrangements for the
Emergency Operation Centre
Advise the Head of Council on policies and procedures, as appropriate
Approve, in conjunction with the Head of Council, Major announcements and
media releases prepared by the Emergency Information Officer, in consultation
with the Emergency Control group
Ensure staffing requirements for extended periods
Direct all actions taken to assist municipal emergency response efforts, and
conduct post emergency recover efforts
Ensure that a record of issues and problems identified, resolved and yet to be
resolved, is maintained throughout the emergency
Maintain a personal log and participate in the post-incident debriefing
2.7.3 Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)
Act as a resource to the Emergency Control Group
Ensure the activation and arrange the Emergency Operations Centre
Ensure that security is in place for the Emergency Operations Centre and
registration of Emergency Control Group members
Ensure that all members of the Emergency Control Group have necessary plans,
resources, supplies, maps and equipment
Provide advice and clarifications about the implementation details of the
Emergency Management Plan
Act as a resource to the Senior Municipal Official and assist in fulfilling their
respective duties at the Emergency Operations Centre
Ensure all outside agencies, neighbouring municipalities, ministries, etc. are
advised of the declaration
Provide guidance, direction and/or assistance to any emergency or support
personnel at the Emergency Operations Centre, and/or any other location, as
required by the Emergency Control Group
Assist the Site Incident Commander as required by the Emergency Control
Group
Address any action items that may result from the activation of the Emergency
Management Plan and keep the Emergency Control Group informed of
implementation needs
Coordinate the post-emergency debriefing
Ensure the establishment of Post-Emergency Recovery Committee and maintain
continuity between the emergency and recovery operations by participating in
both groups
Maintain a personal log of all actions taken and participate in the post-emergency
debriefing
prepare debriefs and post-emergency report to Council
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2.7.4 Senior Official - Police Services
Advise the Emergency Control Group regarding the protection of life, property,
the provision of law and order, and conduct of evacuations
Establish a site command post with communications to the Emergency
Operations Centre
Appoint the Site Incident Commander, if required, and inform the Emergency
Control Group
Liaise with the Senior Official - EMS and provide an estimated number of
casualties and safety concerns at the site, as required
Notify necessary emergency and community services, as required
Notify the Coroner regarding fatalities
Coordinate all policing functions in support of the emergency site
Advise the Emergency Control Group regarding the most effective use of police
resources in support of the emergency response at the emergency site and
external to the emergency site
Establish the inner perimeter within the emergency area
Establish the outer perimeter in the vicinity of the emergency to facilitate the
movement of emergency vehicles and restrict access to all but essential
emergency personnel
Provide traffic control staff to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles at
the emergency site
Alert persons endangered by the emergency and coordinate evacuation
procedures
Provide police service in Emergency Operations Centre, evacuee centres,
morgues, and other facilities, as required
Ensure liaison with other community, provincial and federal police agencies, as
required
Establish physical security at the Emergency Operations Centre
Maintain a personal log of all actions taken and participate in the post-emergency
briefing
2.7.5 Senior Official - Fire Services
Provide the Emergency Control Group with information and advice regarding all
operations associated with fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials
response, and fire search and rescue
Appoint the Site Incident Commander, if required and inform the Emergency
Control Group
Informing the County Fire Coordinator and/or initiating mutual aid arrangements
for the provision of additional firefighters and equipment, if needed
Determine if additional or special equipment is needed and recommend possible
sources of supply, i.e. breathing apparatus, protective clothing
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Provide assistance to other community departments and agencies and being
prepared to take charge of or contribute to non-fire fighting operations if
necessary, e.g., rescue, first aid, casualty collection, evacuation
Advise the Emergency Control Group regarding the need to evacuate buildings,
areas, or the demolition of structures, which present a danger
Maintain a personal log of all actions taken and participate in the post-emergency
debriefing
2.7.6 Senior Official - Emergency Medical Services
Advise the Emergency Control Group on all aspects of emergency medical
treatment, triage and transportation of the injured
Appoint the Site Incident Commander, if required, and inform the Emergency
Control Group
Obtain EMS from other municipalities for support, if required
Ensure triage at the site
Advise the Emergency Control Group if other means of transportation is required
for large scale response
Ensure liaison with the receiving hospitals
Ensure liaison with the Medical Officer of Health, as required
Assess the need and initial request for special emergency health service
resources at the emergency site, e.g. multi-patient units, support units, air
ambulances, and forward these requests to the Central Ambulance
Communications Centre
Assist with the organization and transportation of persons in health care facilities,
homes for the aged, nursing homes and rest homes, which are to be evacuated,
as required
In conjunction with the Central Ambulance Communications Centre, provide the
main communication link through dispatch among health services, and notify and
request assistance of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care,
Emergency Health Services branch
Ensure that first aid supplies are available at the emergency site(s) and the
evacuation centre(s)
Maintain a personal log of all actions taken and participate in the post-emergency
2.7.7 Chief Medical Officer of Health
Activate the municipal emergency notification system by contacting the Senior
Municipal Officer or the CEMC upon becoming aware that an emergency has
occurred or is threatening to occur
Assume a lead role in response to a human health emergency through activation
of Public Health Response Plan
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Work with the Emergency Information Officer to prepare information/instructions
to the population pertaining to public health risk reduction for the county to
distribute
Consult on the safe disposal of biohazardous and other dangerous material that
may affect public health
Co-ordinate vaccine management and implement mass immunization plan, as
required
Advise county on potabilty of emergency water supplies and sanitation facilities,
as required
Liaise with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Public Health Division
Consult with coroner on temporary morgue facilities
Coordinate local community medical services (i.e. CCAC, family health teams,
hospital) in response to the emergency
Fulfill legislative mandate of the Medical Officer of Health as outlined in relevant
provincial legislation, such as the Ontario Public Health Standards, the Health
Protection and Promotion Act and related protocols
Provide direction on any matters which may adversely affect public health
Liaise with voluntary and private agencies
Liaise with County of Frontenac Control Group/Social Services on preventing
human health risks in evacuation centres in areas of safe food preparation,
infection control practices, water quality, and sanitation
Keep record of all Public Health activities including actions taken and decisions
made
Participate in debriefings, as required
2.7.8 Emergency Information Officer
Advise the Emergency Control Group on all matters related to information to be
presented to the public through the media, the monitoring of information being
presented from the media, and taking direction from the Emergency Control
Group
Establish a communication link with the Media Spokesperson and any other
media coordinator(s), i.e. provincial, federal, private industry, etc., involved in the
incident, ensure that all information released to the media and public is timely,
full, accurate and approved
Ensure that the Emergency Information Centre is set up and staffed and a site
Emergency Information Centre, if required
Ensure liaison with the Emergency Control Group to obtain up-to-date
information for media releases, coordinate individual interviews and organize
press conferences
Organize media briefings and prepare the Head of Council and other members of
the Emergency Control Group prior to each media briefing, as required
At the direction of the Emergency Control Group, communicate information
regarding the emergency to the public through the media using media kits, news
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releases, press briefings, public service announcements, flyers, telephones, the
internet, and public meetings, as required
Ensure that the following are advised of the telephone number of the media
centre:
o Media
o Emergency Control Group
o Switchboard (County, municipal and Emergency Services)
o Media Spokesperson
o OPP Communications Officer
o Citizen Inquiry Supervisor
o Neighbouring Communities
o Any other appropriate persons, agencies or businesses
Ensure that the media releases are approved by the Senior Municipal Official, in
consultation with the Emergency Control Group, prior to dissemination, and
distribute hard copies of the media release to the Emergency Information Centre,
the Emergency Control Group, and other key persons handling inquiries from the
media
Monitor news coverage, and correct any erroneous information and prepare
appropriate responses
Maintain copies of media releases and newspaper articles pertaining to the
emergency Coordinate media site tours with the Site Incident Commander and
the on-site Media Spokesperson
Ensure communication with the Public Inquiry Bureau, regarding information to
be provided to the public and information being requested by the public
Ensure timely and current information updates with evacuees
Attend all Emergency Control Group meetings in accordance with the operating
cycle
Coordinate media photograph sessions at the site when necessary and
appropriate
Coordinate on-site interviews between the emergency services personnel and
the media
Maintain a personal log of all actions taken and participate in the post-emergency
debriefing.
2.7.9 Scribe
Ensure all important decisions made and actions taken by the Emergency
Control Group are recorded
Record the minutes of all Emergency Control Group meetings
Ensure that maps and status boards are kept up to date
Provide a process for registering Emergency Control Group members and
maintain a member list
Notify the required support and advisory staff of the emergency, and the location
of the Emergency Operations Centre
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Post Emergency Control Group objectives and priorities
Post action items and mark off what has been completed
Arrange for printed material, as required
Initiate the opening, operation and staffing of the switchboard at the municipal
offices, as the situation dictates, and ensure operators are informed of the
Emergency Control Group members" telephone numbers in the EOC
Coordinate the provision of clerical staff to assist in the Emergency Operations
Centre, as required
Upon direction by the Head of Council, ensure that all council are advised of the
declaration and termination of declaration of the emergency
Upon direction by the Head of Council, arrange special meetings of council, as
required, and advise members of council of the time, date, and location of the
meetings
Ensure the maintenance of all records and logs for the purpose of the debriefs
and post-emergency reports,
Prepare debriefs and reports, as requested
Maintain a personal log of all actions taken
2.8 Declaration of an Emergency
The Head of Council, or designate, of the County has the legislative authority, under the
provisions of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, and are responsible
for declaring an emergency. This decision is usually made in consultation with other
members of the Emergency Control Group.
When considering whether to declare an emergency, a positive response to one or
more of the following criteria may indicate that a situation, whether actual or anticipated,
warrants the declaration of an emergency:
Is the situation an extraordinary event requiring extraordinary measures?
Does the situation pose a danger of major proportions to life or property?
Does the situation pose a threat to the provision of essential services (e.g.
energy, potable water, and sewage treatment/containment, supply of goods or
medical care)?
Does the situation threaten social order and the ability to govern?
Is the event attracting significant media and/or public interest?
Has there been a declaration of emergency by another level of government?
Might legal action be taken against municipal employees or councillors related to
their actions during the current crisis?
Are volunteers assisting?
Does the situation require a response that exceeds, or threatens to exceed the
capabilities of the county for either resources or deployment of personnel?
Does the situation create sufficient strain on the municipal response capability
that areas within the county may be impacted by a lack of services, thereby
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further endangering life and property outside areas directly affected by the
current crisis?
Is it a consideration that the municipal response may be of such duration that
additional personnel and resources may be required to maintain the continuity of
operations?
Does, or might, the situation require provincial support or resources?
Does, or might, the situation require assistance from the provincial or federal
government (e.g. military equipment)?
Does the situation involve a structural collapse?
Is the situation a large-scale or complex chemical, biological, radiological, or
nuclear (CBRN) incident?
Does the situation require, or have the potential to require the evacuation and/or
shelter of people or animals [livestock] from your county?
Will your county be receiving evacuees from another community?
Does the situation pose a large-scale disruption to routine patterns of
transportation, or rerouting of large numbers of people and vehicles?
Is an event likely to have a long term negative impact on a community"s
economic viability/sustainability, including resulting unemployment, lack of
available banking services and restorative measures necessary to re-establish
commercial activity?
Is it possible that a specific person, corporation, or other party has caused the
situation?
Upon declaring an emergency, the Head of Council, or designate, will complete the
"Declaration of an Emergency" and will ensure the following are notified:
Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, Ministry of Community
Safety and Correctional Services
County Warden and/or Heads of Council of affected municipalities
Public
Neighbouring community officials, as required
Local Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP)
Local Member of Parliament (MP)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
An emergency declaration is not required prior to any County or Municipal personnel
taking actions under this plan to protect the lives, health, safety, and property of the
inhabitants of the County. An emergency declaration, however, can often encourage
greater public compliance, and understanding of the severity of an emergency situation.
County of Frontenac
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Emergency Response Plan
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2.9 Termination of an Emergency
A community emergency may be terminated at any time by:
The Head of Council, or designate
County Council and/or Municipal Council
Premier of Ontario
When terminating an emergency, the Head of Council will complete "Termination of
Declared Emergency (Annex H) and will ensure the following are notified:
Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, Ministry of Community
Safety and Correctional Services
County Warden and/or Heads of Council of affected municipalities
Public
Neighbouring community officials, as required
Local Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP)
Local Member of Parliament (MP)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing