Emergency Management Program and Township Emergency Plan 2021
Georgian Bluffs, Ontario
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Emergency Plan 2021
The Township of Georgian Bluffs
Emergency Management Program
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Emergency Management Program
Implemented - May 6, 2020
Reviewed - December 16, 2020
Reviewed - November 26, 2021
Policy Statement
The Township of Georgian Bluffs is committed to providing residents, visitors and
businesses with the highest possible service during an emergency situation, and to
meeting the legislative requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil
Protection Act, 1990 through emergency response, staff training, and public education.
Program Summary
To ensure the Township of Georgian Bluff's readiness for emergency situations and
compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990 (the Act).
Definitions
Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)
The Community Emergency Management Coordinator or designated alternate is
responsible for the maintenance, revision and distribution of this plan, as well as co-
ordinating emergency exercises and meetings of the Municipal Emergency Control
Group (MECG).
Emergency Management Ontario (EMO)
A branch of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Responsible
for leading the coordination, development and implementation of Emergency
Management Programs in Ontario and partnering with municipalities to assist in their
Emergency Management Programs. Also referred to as EMO.
Head of Council
The Mayor, acting Mayor, or designated alternate of the Municipality is the Head of
Council.
Emergency Management Program
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Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG)
A group appointed by Council who are responsible for directing the municipal response
during an emergency, including the implementation of the Township Emergency Plan
and ensures co-ordination between all agencies involved.
Program Details
The Emergency Management Program shall consist of the following components, as
specified in section 2.1 (2) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act,
1990, Chapter E.9 and accompanying regulation O.Reg 380/04.
Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)
The Township shall appoint, by by-law, a Community Emergency Management
Coordinator (CEMC), and such alternates as are deemed necessary to ensure that an
appropriately qualified CEMC is available in all emergency situations. The CEMC and
appointed alternates shall obtain the qualifications deemed necessary by Emergency
Management Ontario.
Emergency Plan
An Emergency Plan shall be developed in accordance with the Act, to govern the
provision of necessary services during an emergency. The Emergency Plan shall be
developed by the CEMC and Emergency Management Program Committee and
adopted by Council by by-law. The Emergency Plan shall be made available to the
public in an accessible format.
Training
In order to ensure that the Township is fully prepared for an unexpected emergency
situation, members of the Emergency Management Program Committee and the
Municipal Emergency Control Group, as defined in the Emergency Plan, shall receive
annual training. Such training shall be organized by the CEMC and shall meet the
requirements of Emergency Management Ontario.
Exercises
An Emergency Management Exercise shall be conducted annually. The nature of the
exercise shall be determined by the CEMC, in collaboration with the Program
Committee and may include table top or live action elements.
Public Education
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As required by the Act, the Township of Georgian Bluffs shall conduct public education
regarding the risks to public safety and public preparedness for emergencies.
Such public education may include participation in events and initiatives such as the
following:
Emergency Preparedness Week
Township Communications, including: annual calendars, annual newsletters.
Social media initiatives
Municipal website information
Emergency Management Program Committee
The Township shall appoint an Emergency Management Program Committee by by-
law. The Committee shall consist of the Head of Council (or alternate), the CEMC and
alternates, the EIO, and members of the Township's Management team.
Implementation
The Emergency Management Program shall be implemented by the CEMC with the
assistance of the Emergency Management Program Committee.
Each service or agency participating in the Emergency Management Program, generally
through membership in the Municipal Emergency Control Group in the case of an
emergency, shall ensure adequate functional emergency procedures are in place to
assist in the fulfillment of roles and responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
Monitoring and Review
The Emergency Management Program and Plan will be reviewed at least annually by
the CEMC and the Emergency Management Program Committee. On an annual basis,
the Emergency Management Program Committee will also identify and assess the
various hazards and risks to public safety that could give rise to emergencies and
identify the facilities and other elements of the infrastructure that are at risk of being
affected by emergencies.
It is the responsibility of each person, department, agency or services named within the
emergency plan to notify the CEMC forthwith, of any administrative changes or of any
revisions to the appendices.
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Authority
This program is established pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Emergency Management and
Civil Protection Act, 1990, Chapter E.9, which requires a municipality to establish an
Emergency Management Program.
Subject to Section 23 of the Municipal Act, 2001, minor amendments to the Emergency
Plan are delegated to the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC)
with approval by the Township CAO, after review by the Emergency Management
Program Committee. Such minor changes must ensure continued compliance with
legislation and the spirit and intent of the overall plan adopted by Council through by-
law.
The Emergency Plan shall be brought forward to Council for approval through by-law
annually.
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 3
Definitions And Relevant Terms ................................................................................................. 5
Part I - Introduction, Aim, Alerting System, Control Group .................................................. 9
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 9
Aim ...........................................................................................................................................10
Township Alerting System .........................................................................................................10
Municipal Emergency Control Group .........................................................................................10
Diagram #1 ...............................................................................................................................12
Diagram #2 ...............................................................................................................................13
Emergency Operations Centre ..................................................................................................14
Part II - Declaration Of An Emergency ...................................................................................19
Action Prior To Declaration .......................................................................................................19
Municipal Emergency ................................................................................................................19
Part III - Termination Of Emergency ......................................................................................19
Municipal Emergency ................................................................................................................19
Part IV - Request For Provincial Assistance .........................................................................20
Request For Provincial Assistance ............................................................................................20
Part V- Responsibilities ..........................................................................................................21
Municipal Emergency Control Group .........................................................................................21
Diagram #3 ...............................................................................................................................23
Incident Command Post ............................................................................................................23
Mayor ........................................................................................................................................24
Chief Administrative Officer .......................................................................................................25
Fire Chief(S) .............................................................................................................................27
Treasurer ..................................................................................................................................28
Director Of Operations ..............................................................................................................29
Chief Building Official ................................................................................................................30
Facilities Coordinator ................................................................................................................31
Grey County O.P.P. Commander ..............................................................................................32
Social Services Administrator ....................................................................................................34
Director/Medical Officer Of Health, Grey Bruce Owen Sound Health Unit .................................36
Manager, Ambulance Operations ..............................................................................................38
Community Emergency Management Coordinator ....................................................................39
Emergency Site Manager ..........................................................................................................40
Part VI - Emergency Support And Advisory Staff .................................................................42
Emergency Support And Advisory Staff ....................................................................................42
Solicitor .....................................................................................................................................42
Clerk .........................................................................................................................................42
Transportation Co-Ordinator .....................................................................................................42
Amateur Radio Emergency Service ..........................................................................................43
Canadian Transport Emergency Centre ....................................................................................43
Coroner .....................................................................................................................................43
Critical Incident Stress Support .................................................................................................43
9-1-1 .........................................................................................................................................43
Spills Action Centre ...................................................................................................................43
Part VII - Media And Public Relations ....................................................................................44
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................44
On-Site Media Spokesperson ...................................................................................................44
Emergency Information Officer / Media Coordinator (Eio) .........................................................45
Citizen Inquiry Supervisor .........................................................................................................46
Part VIII - Other Local Agencies, Services And Departments ..............................................47
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority .........................................................................................47
Ontario Provincial Police ...........................................................................................................48
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Bluewater District School Board And Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board ......................48
Hospital Administrator ...............................................................................................................49
Part IX- Plan Maintenance, Revision, Testing And Internal Procedures .............................50
Plan Maintenance And Revision ...............................................................................................50
Testing Of Plan .........................................................................................................................50
Internal Procedures ...................................................................................................................50
Part X - Appendices ................................................................................................................51
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Executive Summary
Introduction
This Plan has been prepared in order to provide key officials, agencies and departments
within the Township of Georgian Bluffs with general guidelines on handling emergency
situations where a controlled and coordinated response by the Township is warranted.
For specific types of situations such as Pandemic Flu Outbreaks, supplements to this
Emergency Plan exist and will be adhered to by members of the Municipal Emergency
Control Group.
Scope
If the emergency situation is isolated to this Township, the Township is responsible for
activating its Township Alerting System first. If the Municipality's Emergency Control
Group determines the need to declare that an emergency exists in all, or part, of the
Municipality, they will notify the Mayor of the Township of Georgian Bluffs as part of their
declaration procedures. The Mayor will in turn notify the Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO).
In situations where the local Head(s) of Council determines immediate assistance from
the County is necessary, the local Head of Council, Warden, County and Township Chief
Administrative Officers, Georgian Bluffs Police Services Board, Grey County OPP
Detachment Commander, local Medical Officer of Health, Mutual Aid (Fire) Coordinator
or local Fire Chief(s) will activate the County's Alerting System by contacting 9-1-1 and
identifying themselves. The 9-1-1 service will then notify members of the Municipal
Emergency Control Group, advise of the situation and ask them to assemble at the
Emergency Operations Centre. Assembling the Municipal Emergency Control Group
does not constitute declaration of an emergency.
For this Plan to be effective, it is important that all concerned parties are aware of its
provisions and that every official, agency, department and local municipality are prepared
to carry out their assigned functions and responsibilities in a county-wide emergency. It
is the responsibility of the concerned parties to know the contents of this Plan. Testing of
the Plan will assist in becoming familiar with the contents of the Plan.
Background
Provincial legislation, the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. RSO 1990,
is the primary authority enabling Municipalities (Townships) to develop their own
Emergency Plan.
An emergency is defined as "a situation or an impending situation caused by
forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a
danger of major proportions to life or property." Major threats to the Social,
Environmental, Political and/or Economic wellbeing of the community may also be
considered Emergencies.
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In order to protect residents, visitors, and businesses, the Township of Georgian Bluffs
requires the capability to conduct a coordinated and integrated emergency response
should it be necessary. This capability is over and above the normal procedures used
by emergency services during day-to-day operations.
The Township of Georgian Bluffs Municipal Emergency Management Program
Committee has developed this emergency response plan in accordance with current
Emergency Management doctrine, guidelines, and procedures. Every official, municipal
department and agency must be prepared to carry out assigned responsibility in an
emergency. All departments and agencies shall prepare plans and procedures, and
conduct training that enables them to undertake their assigned roles and responsibilities
under this plan.
In addition, it is important that residents, businesses and interested visitors be aware of
its provisions. Copies of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Emergency Response Plan
may be viewed at the Township of Georgian Bluffs Municipal Office located at 177964
Grey Road #18, in Springmount, Ontario. For more information, please contact the
Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC).
Authority
The Legislation which is short titled the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act,
1990 states: the "Head of Council of a municipality may declare that an emergency exists
in the municipality or in any part thereof and may take such action and make such orders
as he/she considers necessary and are not contrary to law to implement the Emergency
Plan of the municipality and to protect the property, health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the emergency area."
Short Title
This emergency plan may be cited as the Township of Georgian Bluffs Emergency Plan.
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Definitions and Relevant terms
Township Staff
Chief Administrative Officer means: The Chief Administrative Officer or alternate for
the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Chief Building Official means: The Chief Building Official, or alternate, for the
Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Clerk means: The Township Clerk for the Township of Georgian Bluffs is responsible
for assisting the Chief Administrative Officer, as required, including, the activation of the
Township Internal Alerting System
County Emergency Control Group means: The County of Gray Emergency Control
Group as established by the County of Grey.
Director of Operations means: The Township Director of Operations, or alternate, for
the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Director/Medical Officer of Health, Bruce Grey Owen Sound Health Unit means:
The Director/Medical Officer of Health of the Grey Bruce Owen Sound Health Unit or
alternate.
Facilities Manager means: The facilities manage, or alternate, for the Township of
Georgian Bluffs.
Head of Council of Affected Municipality means: The Mayor of the local Municipality
that is affected by the emergency.
Manager of Ambulance Operations (EMS) means: The Manager of Ambulance
Operations (EMS) for the County of Grey.
Mayor means: The Mayor or alternate for the Township of Georgian Bluffs
Medical Officer of Health means: The local Medical Officer of Health, or alternate, for
the County of Grey.
Social Services Administrator means: The Social Services Administrator or alternate
for the County of Grey.
Solicitor means: the Solicitor as contracted by the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Treasurer means: The Treasurer for the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
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Emergency Staff
Community Emergency Management Coordinator means: The Community
Emergency Management Coordinator will be designated by Township Council. The
Community Emergency Management Coordinator acts as a resource to the Municipal
Emergency Control Group and updates the Emergency Plan on an annual basis.
Emergency Site Manager means: Appointed by the Municipal Emergency Control
Group to ensure the agencies responding are co-ordinated in their response. The
Emergency Site Manager communicates directly with the Mayor at the Municipal
Emergency Control Group.
Fire Chief(s) means: The Chief(s) or alternate having authority in the affected
catchment area.
Grey County OPP Detachment Commander means: The Grey County OPP
Detachment Commander or alternate(s) having authority in the affected catchment
area.
Municipal Emergency Control Group means: The group of individuals directing
services necessary for mitigating the effects of the emergency. The names and contact
numbers for the Municipal Emergency Control Group are listed in Appendix 1. The Chief
Administrative Officer is responsible for co-ordinating the operations within the
Emergency Operations Centre.
Mutual (Fire) Aid Coordinator means: The Mutual Aid Coordinator or alternate for the
County of Grey.
On-Site Media Spokesperson means: An On-Site Media Spokesperson may be
appointed by the Emergency Site Manager at the time of the emergency. This person
co-ordinates the fast, accurate dissemination of information to the media from the On-
Site Media Information Centre. The Spokesperson works with the Media Co-ordinator to
ensure information released to the media from the Site is consistent with information
being released from the E.O.C. Media Information Centre.
Social Services Support Group means: The Grey County Social Services Department
is responsible for the dissemination of information between the Grey County Social
Services Administrator and the Reception/Evacuation Centre Managers. This group is
also involved in obtaining resources required by the Administrator and/or the
Reception/Evacuation Centre(s).
The Citizen Inquiry Supervisor means: During an emergency, the Canadian Red
Cross or alternate will assume the role of Citizen Inquiry Supervisor. The Citizen Inquiry
Supervisor is responsible for the establishment of a Citizen Inquiry Service and liaises
frequently with the Media Coordinator.
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Township Emergency Information Officer (EIO) means: During an emergency, The
Township Emergency Information Officer (EIO) will liaison with the designated Ontario
Provincial Police Officer of the Grey County OPP who will assume the role of the Media
Coordinator. The Media Coordinator acts as the spokesperson through which all
information is released and all interviews are organized. To ensure information is
accurate, news releases will be reviewed by the EIO/Municipal Emergency Control
Group and authorized by the Mayor. When the County of Grey and/or other
Municipalities are involved in an emergency it is crucial that the media coordinator
works closely with the County Emergency Information Officer to maintain consistency
and timeliness of messages ensuring that one coordinated voice is speaking for the
management of the emergency using one approach. This includes reviewing all public
safety announcements proposed by the affected Municipalities in a timely manner so as
to ensure there are no delays in allowing the release of such information to the public.
Transportation Co-ordinator means: During an emergency, the Transportation Co-
ordinator will be appointed by the Municipality Emergency Control Group.
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Other Terms
Citizen Inquiry Service means: A service established by the Citizen Inquiry Supervisor
to respond to and redirect inquiries and reports from the public.
Emergency Area means: The area in which the emergency exists.
Emergency Operations Centre means: The location from which the Municipal
Emergency Control Group operates. The addresses for the Emergency Operations
Centres and alternates are listed in Appendix 2. For brevity, the Emergency Operations
Centre is referred to as the E.O.C.
Inner Perimeter means: A restricted area in the immediate vicinity of the emergency site
established by the On-Site Commanders (police/fire/ambulance). Access is restricted to
essential emergency personnel actively involved in the occurrence.
Media Information Centre means: The location at, or near, the Emergency Operations
Centre from which the media may gather for updated media releases and press
conferences. The location will be determined at the time of the emergency, or as
designated by the Media Coordinator.
On-Site Media Information Centre means: The location at or near the site from which
the media may gather for updated media releases and press conferences. This location
will be determined by the designated On-Site Media Spokesperson, with the approval of
the Emergency Site Manager.
Outer Perimeter means: The geographic area surrounding the inner perimeter. This
area will serve as a co-ordination and assembly point for essential emergency personnel.
Access to the outer perimeter is restricted to essential emergency personnel as
determined by the Emergency Site Manager.
Reception/Evacuation Centre means: A Reception/Evacuation Centre is a facility used
to register and/or provide care/shelter to persons displaced by the emergency. A list of
possible evacuation centres is listed in Appendix 11.
Recovery means: The Recovery Phase begins immediately following an emergency, with
efforts to restore minimum services to the stricken area and continues with long-term
efforts to return the community to normal. Immediate recovery activities include
assessing damage, clearing debris, restoring food supplies, shelter and utilities. Long-
term recovery activities include rebuilding and redeveloping the community and
implementing mitigation programs.
Triage means: The sorting and allocation of treatment/transport to patients or victims
according to a system of priorities designed to maximize the number of survivors.
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Part I - Introduction, Aim, Alerting System, Control Group
Introduction
Emergencies are defined as situations, or the threat of impending situations abnormally
affecting the lives and property of our society which, agencies, both governmental and
private, under the direction of the appropriate elected officials, as distinct from routine
operations carried out by agencies as normal day to day procedures, e.g. firefighting,
police activities, normal hospital routines, ambulance routines.
While most peacetime emergencies could occur within the geographical area of
responsibility of the Township of Georgian Bluffs, those most likely to occur are floods,
tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, epidemics, transportation accidents involving
hazardous material, toxic or flammable gas leaks, electric power blackouts, building or
structural collapse, uncontrollable fires, explosions, breakdown in flow of essential
services/supplies, or any combination thereof.
County of Grey Assistance:
If a local municipality declares an emergency and determines that they require further
assistance from the County of Grey, the local Head of Council can request County
support by notifying the Warden. The Warden will in turn contact the County Chief
Administrative Officer who will notify the appropriate department head(s). If the
situation requires a significant amount of County resources or the Warden decides, in
consultation with the local Head(s) of Council, that the emergency response activities
could be better directed by the County, the Warden will notify 9-1-1 to activate the
County Alerting System.
When more than one municipality requests County assistance, the Warden will consult
with the Head(s) of Council of the affected municipalities and notify 9-1-1 to assemble the
County Control Group. If the Warden, in consultation with the County Control Group,
declares an emergency, all local municipality Control Groups cease. As identified in
Appendix 1, selected members of the local Municipal Emergency Control Group will
become part of the County's Control Group.
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Aim
The aim of this Emergency Plan is to outline how the Township of Georgian Bluffs will
coordinate and organize its resources in an effort to mitigate a large-scale emergency
to provide the earliest possible response to:
i. protect and preserve life and property;
ii. assist local municipalities as requested;
iii. minimize the effects of the emergency on the Township of
Georgian Bluffs; and
iv. Restore essential services.
This plan does not intend to identify counter measures for all conceivable crisis
situations, but rather develop a standard procedure from which Township authorities can
monitor the incident, obtain additional support, and direct a controlled response.
Township Alerting System
The Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, the Mutual Aid Coordinator, the local Fire
Chief(s) and the local Medical Officer of Health may request that 9-1-1 assemble the
Municipal Emergency Control Group.
9-1-1 is responsible for alerting members of the Municipal Emergency Control Group,
affected municipal representatives and Provincial Ministries, as required (refer to
Appendices 6 through 8). The emergency alert will (1) apprise group members of the
situation and (2) notify them to congregate at the designated Emergency Operations
Centre (EOC). If a group member is unavailable or unable to fulfill his/her duties, a
designated alternate will be notified. If this individual is also unavailable, the remaining
members of the County Control group will designate a suitable alternate.
When more than one municipality requests County assistance, the Warden will consult with
the Head(s) of Council of the affected municipalities and notify 9-1-1 to assemble the County
Control Group. If the Warden, in consultation with the County Control Group, declares an
emergency, all local municipality Control Groups cease. As identified in Appendix 1,
selected members of the local municipality Control Groups will become part of the
County's Control Group.
The Township Alerting System is illustrated in Diagram 1 of this Plan.
Municipal Emergency Control Group
The Municipal Emergency Control Group is comprised of persons holding the following
positions:
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(i)
Mayor
(ii)
Chief Administrative Officer
(iii)
Director of Operations
(iv)
Township Clerk
(v)
Chief Building Official
(vi)
Township Treasurer
(vii)
Facilities Coordinator
(viii)
Grey County O.P.P. Designate
(ix)
Grey County Social Services Administrator
(x)
Director/Medical Officer of Health
(xi)
Local Fire Chief(s)
(xii)
Community Emergency Management Coordinator
(xiii)
Manager of Ambulance Operations - County of Grey
Additional personnel called or added to the Municipal Emergency Control Group may
include:
(i)
Members of Council and/or staff members
Refer to Appendix 8, "Local Municipal Contacts" for contact
information;
(ii)
Grey/Sauble Conservation Authority representative;
(iii)
Hydro One representative;
(iv)
Provincial Representative;
(v)
A representative of Bell Canada, GB Tel.
(vi)
Community Nursing Services;
(vii)
Children's Aid Society/s;
(viii)
Any other officials, experts or representatives deemed necessary by
the Municipal Emergency Control Group.
(ix)
Grey Bruce Health Services
(x)
Red Cross
The Municipal Emergency Control Group may function with only a limited number of
persons depending upon the emergency. While the Municipal Emergency Control Group
may not require the presence of all the people listed on the Control Group, this shall not
preclude the notification of all members of the Municipal Emergency Control Group.
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Diagram #1
Township Alerting System
Incident
Occurs
Emergency
Services
Dispatched
Mayor, CAO, Mutual Aid Coordinator, local Fire Chief(s), OPP Commander,
Medical Officer of Health, any local Head of Council or alternates, activates
Township Alerting System via 911 (Owen Sound Police Services)
911 (Owen Sound Police Services) notifies the Municipal Emergency Control
Group, representatives from the affected municipality(ies) and Provincial
Ministries as Requested
Mayor
MOH & County
Warden
Georgian
Bluffs
CEMC
OPP
Detachment
Commander
Social Services
Administrator
CAO
Director of
Operations,
Facilities
Manager & CBO
Ambulance
Manager (EMS)
Fire Chief(s)
Diagram #2
Internal Alerting System
Chief Administrative
Officer
(Notified by Police)
Transportation
Coordinator
Township Solicitor
Township Clerk and
Deputy Clerk
Emergency Operations Centre
In the event of an emergency, an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be
established within the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The Municipal Emergency Control
Group, the Support and Advisory Staff and many other groups will congregate and work
together at the Emergency Operations Centre to make decisions, share information and
provide support as required to mitigate the effects of the emergency. The Chief
Administrative Officer is responsible for the co-ordination of all operations within the
Emergency Operations Centre.
The Emergency Operations Centre will consist of:
1. A meeting room for the Municipal Emergency Control Group which is the Council
Chambers in the Municipal Building;
2. A Communications Room (Meeting Room in the Municipal Building);
3. A room for Health and Social Services (General Office Area of the Municipal
Building)
4. Rooms for Emergency Support and Advisory Staff and other groups as required;
and
5. A Media Information Centre and Press Conference Area will be designated at the
time of the emergency and depending on the kind of emergency.
Location
The primary location of the Emergency Operations Centre is the Township of Georgian
Bluffs Administrative Building Council Chambers. If a situation arises where this site is
inappropriate, the Emergency Site Manager or the Mayor will determine a suitable
location for the EOC. A list of designated secondary Emergency Operations Centres is
located in Appendix 2.
Features
a) The Administrative Building (the Building) has a natural gas backup generator
permanently installed on site.
b) The Building is heated by Natural Gas, however in the event that the supply of
natural gas is interrupted, the EOC will transfer to the backup EOC building at the
Shallow Lake Community Centre.
c) The Building is supplied with water from a drilled well on Municipal property. In the
event of a power outage, the Municipality has a backup generator able to supply
water to this building.
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Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting Room
The Municipal Emergency Control Group Meeting Room is a secure and quiet room
located in the Council Chambers.
To promote an effective emergency meeting, this room will be equipped with:
1. A map(s) of suitable scale, depicting up-to-date information
related to the emergency;
2. A visual board depicting up-to-date status information on the
emergency;
3. A recording device and tapes suitable for recording Municipal
Emergency Control Group meetings;
4. 2 (two) telephones for outgoing calls only.
Communication Room
While the Municipal Emergency Control Group is engaged in meetings, assistants will be
available to take messages and convey their decisions. Therefore, the Communication
Room will be a separate room but in close proximity to the Municipal Emergency Control
Group's, Emergency Operations Centre.
To be effective, the Communication Room will be the Meeting Room in the Municipal
Building, and it is to include:
1. A map(s) of suitable scale depicting up-to-date information
related to the emergency;
2. A visual board depicting up-to-date status information on the
emergency;
3. A chronological log of all significant communications and events
related to the emergency;
4. Sufficient outside telephone lines for all communicators and the
Communications Manager. In the event that there are not
enough telephones available, the use of cellular telephones with
batteries and/or back-up generators will be considered; and
5. All emergency or support services, with radio communication
equipment, will utilize this equipment in the Communication
Room.
Each member of the Municipal Emergency Control Group will designate at least one or
two persons, depending on the nature and scope of the emergency, to handle in-coming
and out-going communications or assistance as otherwise required.
The communicators will be responsible for operating telephones and radios within the
Communication Room and relaying messages between their respective representatives
on the Municipal Emergency Control Group and other key locations.
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Communications Manager - EOC Communications Room
A Communications Manager will be designated by the Township Chief Administrative
Officer to co-ordinate activities and communications within the Communication Room.
The Communications Manager and an Assistant will be selected at the time of the
emergency with preference given to an experienced Police Communicator, a member of
a Fire Department not directly involved with the incident, or a municipal employee with
emergency planning experience, as available.
The Communications Manager is responsible for:
a) Providing the Township Chief Administrative Officer with reports on the emergency
situation and any other pertinent information at regular intervals, or as requested;
b) Providing assistance to the communicators in relation to communication
equipment problems, where possible and practical;
c) Co-ordinating and prioritizing the flow of messages between the Communication
Room and the Municipal Emergency Control Group, and other desired groups or
locations;
d) Maintenance of a chronological log of significant communications and events;
e) Maintenance of a situation or status board;
f) Maintenance of a map(s) containing vital information relative to the emergency;
g) Making arrangements to obtain private sector communications equipment and
facilities, if traditional systems are inoperative;
h) Activating the emergency notification system of the local amateur radio operators'
group, if appropriate.
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Emergency Re-Fuelling Centre.
In certain situations, fuel may not be available at the normal re-fuelling centres i.e.
service stations. The Township has designated an emergency re-fuelling centre
where an extra supply of clear and coloured diesel fuel is stored. Other organizations
and emergency vehicles may be given permission to access this fuel supply if
necessary. Appendix 17 identifies the location of the Emergency Re-Fuelling Centre,
maximum fuel available, and the average amount of fuel traditionally on hand along
with a list of those organizations which have requested permission to access this
supply if no other sources are available.
Resident Evacuation.
In certain situations, the evacuation of homes and businesses is a necessary precaution
to protect the community. Evacuations should be undertaken in a quick and controlled
manner, in an effort to ensure residents are not directly threatened by a crisis.
Evacuation Order.
The Mayor, in consultation with the Municipal Emergency Control Group, will order the
Police to evacuate residents from any area endangered by a crisis. A copy of an
Evacuation Order is provided in Appendix 16. In situations where there is a fire-related
emergency or a chemical spill, it may be more appropriate for the Municipal Emergency
Control Group to include the Fire Department in the execution of the evacuation. If citizens
are immediately threatened, the senior Police or Fire Department official at the Site will
issue an evacuation order.
Notification.
The Police or Fire Departments will be responsible for notifying all individuals directly
threatened by the incident. Depending upon the circumstances, residents will be advised
to (1) leave the area or (2) assemble at an Evacuation Centre for registration and shelter
provision. The chief official at the emergency site will update the Municipal Emergency
Control Group on evacuation proceedings, as well as providing an estimate on the number
of residents being relocated.
Inspection and Demolition.
Municipal Building Officials are responsible for the Inspection of buildings damaged by the
disaster prior to their re-occupation. Any decision to demolish unsafe structures should be
made in consultation with qualified authorities, including the municipal engineering service.
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Financial Compensation.
All individuals and agencies assisting in disaster relief operations may be compensated by
the affected municipalities. Invoices related to emergency response operations should be
forwarded to the Township Treasurer, who will prepare a damage report for Township
Council.
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) is a program that can help you
recover costs after a natural disaster. They may activate DRAO for damage to private
property if there is a sudden, unexpected natural event, such as a flood, or tornado that
causes costly and widespread damage in your area. If eligible, reimbursement may be
made available for cleanup expenses, cost to repair to, or replace, essential property and/or
basic emergency expenses like evacuation travel costs. Further information on the
process for applying for DRAO funding is available by contacting the representative of
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
Employee Remuneration.
As indicated in Section 1(2)(c) of the Worker's Compensation Act, 1990 all employees of
the Township of Georgian Bluffs involved in emergency activities will receive earnings
equivalent to their regular employment.
Damage Claims.
Residents affected by the disaster can petition their municipalities to submit a damage
claim to the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO). As public property is
not recoverable under the DRAO, the Township will rely primarily on donations to
subsidize the cost of repairing uninsured property. In addition, the Mayor can petition the
Premier for additional financial support. The representative of the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs will provide further information on the DRAO.
Liability for Actions.
Under Section 11 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990 no
employee or registered volunteer of the Township will be held responsible for actions taken
or omitted during an emergency, granted these individuals were acting in good faith. In
contrast, the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs can be held liable for any
actions taken or omitted during an emergency.
Right of Action.
Section 12 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990 states that where
money is expended or cost is incurred by a municipality or the Crown in the
implementation of an emergency plan or in connection with an emergency, the
municipality or the Crown, as the case may be, has a right of action against any person
who caused the emergency for the recovery of such money or cost, and for the purposes
of this section, "municipality" includes a local board of a municipality and a local services
board.
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Part II - Declaration of an Emergency
Action Prior to Declaration
When an emergency exists, but has not yet been declared to exist, Township employees
may take such action(s) under this Emergency Plan as is necessary to protect the lives
and property of the inhabitants of the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
Municipal Emergency
The Mayor is responsible for declaring that a township-wide emergency exists within the
boundaries of the Township. This decision is made in consultation with other members
of the Municipal Emergency Control Group. Upon such declaration, the Mayor notifies:
(i)
The Minister of the Solicitor General through Emergency
Management Ontario Duty Officer available 24/7 at (416) 314-0472
or (416) 314-0473. Available toll free at (866) 314-0472.
(ii)
Chief Administrative Officer;
(iii)
Council of the Township Georgian Bluffs;
(iv)
Grey County Warden.
(v)
The Mayor ensures the public, the media, local Municipal Officials
and neighbouring counties are also advised of the declaration and of
an emergency.
(vi)
The Mayor ensures notification of the M.P. and the M.P.P.
Part III - Termination of Emergency
Municipal Emergency
a)
A municipal emergency may be declared terminated at any time by:
(i)
The Mayor; or
(ii)
The Premier of Ontario.
b)
Upon termination of a Municipal Emergency, the Mayor notifies:
(i)
the Grey County Warden; and
(ii)
The Ministry of Solicitor General through Emergency Management
Ontario Duty Officer available 24/7 at (416) 314-0472 or (416) 314-
0473. Available toll free at (866) 314-0472.
(iii)
the Mayor ensures notification of termination to public, media, and
local municipal officials is completed;
(iv)
The Mayor ensures notification to the M.P. and the M.P.P.
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Part IV - Request for Provincial Assistance
Request for Provincial Assistance
Departments or agencies responding in accordance with the Township of Georgian Bluffs
Emergency Plan may be required to request assistance of a Ministry(s) or Agency(s) of
the Province of Ontario. The requesting of said services shall not be deemed to be a
request that the Government of the Province of Ontario assume authority and control of
the emergency.
When the resources of the Township are deemed insufficient, the Mayor or alternate may
request assistance from the Province of Ontario.
Such a request shall be made to the Ministry of Solicitor General through Emergency
Management Ontario (416) 314-0472 or (416) 314-0473 or toll free at (866) 314-0472.
During an emergency, assistance may be requested from Emergency Management
Ontario at any time. Emergency Management Ontario can be contacted 24/7 through
their Duty Officer at (416) 314-0472 or (416) 314-0473. Call toll free at (866) 314-0472.
Emergency Management Ontario can co-ordinate assistance from a number of Provincial
agencies and the Federal Government. If required, Emergency Management Ontario will
send a staff member(s) to the Township of Georgian Bluffs to provide provincial liaison.
Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, the Premier of Ontario
may:
(i)
Upon receiving such a request declare that an emergency exists
throughout Ontario or in any part thereof and may take such action
and make such orders as he/she considers necessary and are not
contrary to law; and
(ii)
Exercise any power or perform any duty conferred upon a Minister
of the Crown or a Crown employee by or under an Act of Legislature;
and
(iii)
Where a declaration is made and the emergency area or any part
thereof is within the jurisdiction of a municipality, the Premier of
Ontario may, where he/she considers it necessary, direct and control
the administration, facilities and equipment of the municipality to
ensure the provision of necessary services in the emergency area,
and without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the exercise
by the municipality of its power and duties in the emergency area,
whether under an Emergency Plan or otherwise is subject to the
direction and control of the Premier; and
(iv)
Require any municipality to provide such assistance as he/she
considers necessary to an emergency area or any part thereof that
is not within the jurisdiction of the municipality, and may direct and
control the provision of such assistance.
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Part V- Responsibilities
The following section outlines responsibilities that will be carried out at the discretion of each
individual or agency, or at the request of the Municipality Emergency Control Group. For all
officials responding to emergencies, it is essential that:
(a) All actions are made in good faith and are not contrary to law;
(b) Precautions are taken to ensure the safety and welfare of any employee or
volunteer under their control.
Municipal Emergency Control Group
In an emergency situation, the Municipal Emergency Control Group acts as the
coordinating body for all Township emergency services and are responsible for:
(a)
Assembling at the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) at the request of the
Emergency Alert;
(b)
Delegating a suitable alternate for any Municipal Emergency Control Group
member and their alternate who is absent or unable to act;
(c)
Meeting as a group to exchange information, assess the situation and
determine the appropriate response procedure;
(d)
Requesting resources from any agency or service prior to the declaration of a
township-wide emergency, as required;
(e)
Advising the Mayor on the need to declare an emergency in all, or part, of the
Township;
(f)
Appointing an Emergency Site Manager from the criteria outlined in this plan;
(g)
Appointing an individual possessing experience with the emergency
communications network to act as the Communication Manager;
(h)
Advising the Mayor on the need to discontinue any utility or service provided
by public or private organizations that directly threatens the welfare of
residents or "emergency workers" (see Appendix 5);
(i)
Identifying areas where Township personnel and equipment will be
assembled, as required;
(j)
Notifying, requesting assistance from and/or liaising with various levels of
government and any public or private agencies not under Township control
as considered necessary (see Appendices 6 through 8 and 19);
(k)
Appointing an individual possessing experience in media relations to act as
a Media Coordinator, in order to release accurate and relevant information
on emergency operations to the public;
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(l)
Determining the need to establish a Media Information Centre and requesting
the Emergency Information Officer (EIO) to manage the facility;
(m)
Identifying locations where "Emergency Centres" can be established to
register volunteers, shelter evacuees and provide medical assistance, as
necessary;
(n)
Determining if additional volunteers are required and if appeals for
volunteers are warranted;
(o)
Determining if additional transport is required for evacuation or transport of
persons and/or supplies;
(p)
Determining the need to replace the lead agency responsible for on-Site
operations with a department more suitable for emergency recovery activities;
(q)
Appointing a lead agency for emergency recovery operations, if the situation
has changed and another agency would be more appropriate;
(r)
Determining the need to establish advisory group(s) and/or sub-
committees;
(s)
Appointing an Emergency Site Manager for emergency recovery operations
in accordance with this emergency plan;
(t)
Ensuring that all organizations under its direction are notified when the
emergency is terminated;
(u)
Coordinating a debriefing session for all emergency workers after the
emergency has been terminated;
(v)
Designating any area of the Township as an "emergency area"
(w)
Authorizing expenditure of monies required to deal with the emergency;
(x)
Prior to the termination of an emergency, the Municipal Emergency Control
Group will decide on who/how the community will be returned to its pre-
emergency state via a Recovery Management Plan, Refer to Appendix 19;
(y)
Participating in the debriefing following the emergency;
(z)
Providing support for on-site emergency workers during and post incident;
(aa)
Providing critical incident stress management for members of the
Emergency Operations Centre;
(bb)
Recognize that the trauma suffered by citizens may need to be addressed
through critical incident stress management.
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Diagram #3
Emergency Site Design
Emergency
Site
Outer Perimeter
Inner Perimeter
Incident Command Post
Information Center
Media Center
Equipment Staging
Equipment Maintenance
Portable Toilets
Sleeping Accommodations
Feeding Facilities
Property Recovery Centre
Temporary Morgue
First Aid Centre
Ambulance Assembly Area
Controlled Access
Controlled Access
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Mayor
In an emergency situation, the Mayor, or alternate, is ultimately in charge and is the Chair
of the Municipal Emergency Control Group responsible for:
(a)
Consulting with officials from the emergency area and Township to
activate the Township Alerting System through 9-1-1 if required
(b)
Declaring an emergency to exist and upon declaration authorize all
Township Control decisions, including the;
(i)
Evacuation of persons within the emergency area who are in
danger or whose presence hinders emergency operations;
(ii)
Discontinuation of any service which constitutes a hazard to
residents or emergency workers;
(iii)
Appeal for assistance from senior levels of government and any
public or private agencies not under municipal control;
(iv)
Contribution of Township funds for emergency response.
(c)
Declaring an emergency to be terminated;
(d)
Notifying the Minister of the Solicitor General of the declaration of an
emergency and the termination of the declaration of an emergency;
(e)
With the assistance of Township Staff, ensure municipal officials are
advised of the declaration and termination of declaration of the
emergency, and are kept apprised of the emergency situation;
(f)
Determining an alternative Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), if
the Municipal Building is not appropriate.
(g)
Ensuring that the public, the media, municipal officials, the MP and
the MPP are advised of both the declaration and termination of an
emergency;
(h)
Ensuring Township Council is kept informed on the operations and
decisions of the Municipal Emergency Control Group;
(i)
Approving, in consultation with the Municipal Emergency Control
Group, major announcements and media releases;
(j)
Advising the Chief Administrative Officer to notify the Emergency
Support and Advisory Staff and any other Township Staff that are
required
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Chief Administrative Officer
In an emergency situation, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for:
(a)
Briefing the Mayor of any requests for assistance by local
municipalities and consulting with him/her on the need to assemble the
Municipal Emergency Control Group;
(b)
Activating the Township Alerting System through 9-1-1 if required;
(c)
Activating the Township Internal Alerting System if required;
(d)
Ensuring that a Communications Manager and an Assistant have
been assigned to co-ordinate all communication operations within
the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Communications Room;
(e)
Acting as the chief advisor to the Mayor on the Township of Georgian
Bluffs policies and procedures as appropriate;
(f)
Ensuring the Municipal Emergency Control Group adheres to a
reporting or business cycle, whereby the Municipal Emergency
Control Group acts at a pre-determined time to share information,
identify issues and problems to be resolved at the EOC and ensures
all decisions made and actions taken by the Municipal Emergency
Control Group are recorded;
(g)
Maintaining
throughout
the
Emergency,
an
agenda
of
issues/problems, actions and solutions so that at each meeting an
agenda of issues/problems previously identified and not resolved will
be ready for review and discussion;
(h)
Approving major announcements and media releases prepared by
the Media Co-ordinator, in consultation with the Municipal
Emergency Control Group;
(i)
The provision of support staff to assist the Municipal Emergency
Control Group in the co-ordination, collection and dissemination of
information relative to the emergency;
(j)
Ensuring that a communication link is established between
himself/herself and the appointed Emergency Site Manager;
(k)
Participating in a debriefing and assisting the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator in the preparation of a report on the
emergency;
(l)
Ensuring that all key officials or the affected municipalities are
notified to assemble at the Municipality Emergency Control Group;
(m)
Coordinating all activities of the EOC, including the provision of clerical
staff and scheduling of meeting rooms;
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(n)
Ensuring that all members of the Municipal Emergency Control Group
are supplied with the necessary materials and communication devices
to fulfill their emergency response duties;
(o)
Co-ordinating the provision of clerical Staff to assist in the
Emergency Operations Centre, as required;
(p)
Upon direction from the Mayor, arranging a special meeting(s) of
Township Council as required, and advising members of Council of
the time, date, and location of the meeting;
(q)
Procuring staff to assist as required;
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Fire Chief(s)
In an emergency situation, the Fire Chief is responsible for:
(a)
Activating the Township Alerting System through 9-1-1, if required;
(b)
Making arrangements for the required additional fire or emergency
team responses;
(c)
Advising the Municipal Emergency Control Group on matters
concerning fire suppression and/or fire prevention in areas where the
emergency has caused increased fire risks;
(d)
The establishment of an inner-perimeter within the Emergency Area
when the Fire Service is the lead agency;
(e)
The protection of life and property;
(f)
Providing an Emergency Site Manager, if required;
(g)
Organizing and co-ordinating their firefighting and rescue service;
(h)
Exercising control of the Fire Department(s), and any responding
firefighting apparatus and manpower;
(i)
Liaising with the Fire Chief(s)/Mutual Fire Aid Co-ordinator as to the
status and requirement of related activities;
(j)
Participating in a debriefing
(k)
Coordinating evacuation procedures, if required
(g)
Providing assistance to other agencies in large scale non-firefighting
operations, including search and rescue, first aid and casualty
collection, as appropriate;
(h)
Acting as a liaison with Provincial Ministries in a hazardous spill or
forest fire situation;
(I)
Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the Fire Department(s);
(j)
Preparing a report outlining the Fire Department(s)' emergency
response activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administrative Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination.
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Treasurer
In an emergency situation, the Treasurer of the Township of Georgian Bluffs, is
responsible for:
(a)
Providing the Municipal Emergency Control Group with information
and advice on financial matters, as they relate to the emergency;
(b)
Assuming the role of the Purchasing Coordinator or appointing an
individual knowledgeable in the acquisition of materials to fulfill this
responsibility;
(c)
Maintaining a record of all expenditures incurred during crisis relief
activities;
(d)
Acting as a liaison with Treasurers of local municipalities;
(e)
Ensuring that all emergency response organizations maintain
records of expenses incurred in relief operations;
(f)
Preparing a claim of the costs attributed to emergency operations
and submitting this document to Township Council;
(g)
Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the Township Treasurer;
(h)
Preparing a report outlining the Treasurer's emergency response
activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administrative Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination.
(i)
The provision and securing of equipment and supplies not owned by
the Township of Georgian Bluffs, as required by members of the
Municipal Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Support
and Advisory Staff, to mitigate the effects of the emergency;
(j)
Should the Treasurer or alternate have concerns with authorization
for expenditures that may contravene purchasing by-laws, then
contact will be established with the Mayor and Chief Administrative
Officer or alternate(s) to resolve the matter;
(k)
Liaising with the Provincial Officials with respect to the utilization of
provincial emergency relief funds if applicable;
(l)
Liaising with other agencies involved in fundraising activities to avoid
duplication in the raising and utilization of donated funds;
(m)
Setting up the necessary mechanisms for receiving, adjusting and
paying claims for interim financial assistance or final emergency
relief funding;
(n)
Procuring staff to assist, as required.
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Director of Operations
In an emergency situation, the Director of Operations is responsible for:
(a) Coordinating the emergency response activities of the Roads
Department;
(b) The maintenance, construction, and repair of Township roads;
(c)
Designating an Emergency Site Manager from Roads Department
personnel, if requested;
(d) Providing the Municipal Emergency Control Group with information
and advice on engineering and road-related matters;
(e) Acting as a liaison with the senior public works officials from the
affected municipalities;
(f)
Assisting in traffic control and evacuations by clearing emergency
routes, marking obstacles and providing road signs, as appropriate;
(g) Arranging for additional support from any industrial, engineering or
construction companies that can assist emergency operations;
(h) Working in conjunction with local conservation authorities and the
Ministry of Natural Resources to coordinate the Township's response
to a flood-related emergency;
(i)
Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the Roads Department;
(j)
Providing Township vehicles and equipment as required by any
emergency service and ensuring that all vehicles and equipment -
are ready for immediate use;
(k) Procuring staff to assist, as required;
(l)
When required, assisting the Emergency Site Manager as appointed
by the Municipal Emergency Control Group in fulfilling their
responsibilities;
(m) Preparing a report outlining the Department's emergency response
activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administrative Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination;
(n) Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of supplies and equipment
available within the Roads Department that might be required by the
Municipal Emergency Control Group in an emergency.
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Chief Building Official
In an emergency situation, the Chief Building Official is responsible for:
(a) Coordinating the emergency response activities of the Township
building department;
(b) The maintenance and examination, of buildings within the Township;
(c)
Providing the Municipal Emergency Control Group with information
and advice on building safety;
(d) Acting as a liaison with local building officials to determine (1) The
structural safety of buildings affected by the disaster and (2) The need
to demolish unsafe structures;
(e) Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the Building Department;
(f)
Procuring staff to assist as required;
(g) When required, assisting the Emergency Site Manager as appointed
by the Municipal Emergency Control Group in fulfilling their
responsibilities;
(h) Preparing a report outlining the Department's emergency response
activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administration Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination.
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Facilities Coordinator
In an emergency situation, the Facilities Coordinator is responsible for;
(a) Coordinating emergency response activities of the Township facilities;
(b) The maintenance and examination, of facilities within the Township;
(c)
Designing an emergency site manager from the facilities department
when so directed;
(d) Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the Facilities Department;
(e) Procuring staff to assist as required;
(f)
When required, assisting the Emergency Site Manager as appointed
by the Municipal Emergency Control Group in fulfilling their
responsibilities;
(g) Preparing a report outlining the Department's emergency response
activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administration Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination.
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Grey County O.P.P. Commander
In an emergency situation, the Grey County O.P.P. Commander is responsible for:
(a)
Notification of necessary emergency services as required;
(b)
The establishment of an On-Site Command Post;
(c)
Ensuring that a communication link is established between the
Municipal Emergency Control Group and the On-Site Command
Post;
(d)
The establishment of an inner-perimeter within the Emergency Area
when the police service is the lead agency;
(e)
The establishment of an outer-perimeter in the vicinity of the
emergency to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles and
restrict access to essential emergency personnel;
(f)
The provision of traffic control to facilitate the movement of
emergency vehicles;
(g)
Alerting persons in danger by the emergency and the co-ordination
of evacuees to Evacuation Centres;
(h)
The designation and initial opening of appropriate Evacuation
Centres, as required;
(i)
Immediate alerting of the Administrator of Grey County Social
Services regarding the location(s) of the Evacuation Centre(s) and
the approximate time of arrival of the first evacuees;
(j)
Where time and circumstances permit, the initial designation of
Reception/Evacuation Centres will be done in consultation with the
Administrator of Grey County Social Services in order to ensure that
the resources of the Reception/Evacuation Centre site(s) selected
meet the needs of the evacuees;
(k)
The protection of life and property and the provision of law and order;
(l)
The provision of police service at Evacuation Centres, morgues and
other facilities as required;
(m)
Notifying the coroner of fatalities and establishing temporary
morgues, when required;
(n)
Providing an Emergency Site Manager if required;
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(o)
When required, assisting the Emergency Site Manager as appointed
by the Municipal Emergency Control Group in fulfilling the
responsibilities;
(p)
Participating in a debriefing and assisting the Community Emergency
Management Coordinator in the preparation of a report on the
emergency;
(q)
Acting as a liaison with other police agencies and arranging for
additional police support, if necessary;
(r)
Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the O.P.P.;
(s)
Preparing a report outlining the O.P.P. emergency response activities
and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief Administrative
Officer within two weeks following an emergency termination.
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Social Services Administrator
In an emergency situation, the Administrator of Grey County Social Services is
responsible for:
(a)
The management, operation and staffing of Reception/Evacuation
Centres with the assistance of the Health Department and
designated volunteer agencies for the registration, feeding, care,
clothing, welfare and shelter of persons using the Centres in
accordance with the Grey County Social Services Emergency
Response Plan;
(b)
Liaising with the Grey County O.P.P. Commander with respect to the
establishment of Reception/Evacuation Centres and other areas of
mutual concern;
(c)
Designation and arranging for opening (by contacting the appropriate
person identified in the Reception/Evacuation Centre Site Listing) of
additional/secondary Reception/Evacuation Centre(s), as required.
Immediate notification of the Grey County O.P.P. Commander
regarding
the
locations
of
additional/secondary
Reception/Evacuation Centres. Liaising with the Medical Officer of
Health on areas of mutual concern regarding operations in
Evacuation Centres;
(d)
Ensuring that a property representative of the Board(s) of Education
is/are notified when a public or private facility or facilities is/are
required as Reception/Evacuation Centre(s), and that Staff and
volunteers utilizing the school facility or facilities take direction from
the property representative(s) with respect to its/their maintenance,
use and operation;
(e)
Ensuring Volunteer Registration Forms (Appendix 18) are completed
and a copy of each form is retained for Township use. Where
practical, providing each volunteer with a copy of the completed form.
Where the registration form is not available, instruct Staff to record
specifically required details. After the termination of the emergency,
the Volunteer Registration Forms must be delivered within 24 hours
to the Chief Administrative Officer
(f)
Liaising with Township Treasurer for the purchase of food and
supplies for "emergency workers" and Emergency Operations
Centre staff; as required;
(g)
Acting as a liaison with public and private nursing care homes in the
Township, as required;
(h)
Maintaining the usual responsibilities of the Social Services
Department;
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(i)
Preparing a report outlining the Department's emergency response
activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administrative Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination.
(j)
Ensure emergency workers complete the necessary registration
forms, and a copy of each agreement is retained for Township
records;
(k)
Ensure identification cards are issued to emergency workers, where
practical.
(l)
Co-ordinating offers of and appeals for volunteers and/or human
resources in conjunction with the Media Co-ordinator and under the
direction of the Municipal Emergency Control Group;
(m)
Ensuring records of human resources and administrative detail, that
may involve financial liability, are completed;
(n)
Ensure food and supplies for "emergency workers", Emergency
Operations Centre Staff and the Reception/Evacuation Centres are
properly secured.
(o)
Procuring staff to assist, as required.
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Director/Medical Officer of Health, Grey Bruce Owen Sound Health Unit
In an emergency situation, the Director/Medical Officer of Health of the Bruce Grey Owen
Sound Health Unit is responsible for:
(a)
Acting as a co-ordinating link for all health services at the Municipal
Emergency Control Group;
(b)
Liaising with the Provincial Ministry of Health, Public Health Branch;
(c)
Providing advice to the Mayor on any matters, which may adversely
affect public health;
(d)
Providing authoritative instructions on health and safety matters to
the public through the Media Co-ordinator;
(e)
Co-ordinating the response to disease-related emergencies or
anticipated emergencies such as epidemics, according to Ministry of
Health policies;
(f)
Ensuring liaison with voluntary and private agencies, as required, for
augmenting and co-ordinating Public Health resources;
(g)
Ensuring co-ordination of all efforts to prevent and control disease in
the Township during an emergency;
(h)
Notifying the Township Operations Manager regarding the need for
potable water supplies and sanitation facilities;
(i)
Assuring the implementation of casualty distribution procedures; first
aid and morgue;
(j)
Liaising with the Administrator of Grey County Social Services on
areas of mutual concern regarding operations in Evacuation Centres;
(k)
When required, assisting the Emergency Site Manager as appointed
by the Municipal Emergency Control Group in fulfilling their
responsibilities;
(l)
Assessing the emergency situation and determining its potential
impact on public health;
(m)
Designating an Emergency Site Manager from Health Department
personnel, if requested;
(n)
Coordinating the emergency response activities of the Health
Department's Nursing and Public Health Inspection Teams;
(o)
Coordinating all efforts to prevent and control the spread of disease
during an emergency;
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(p)
Preparing a report outlining the Health Department's emergency
response activities and submitting a copy of the document to the Chief
Administrative Officer within two weeks following an emergency
termination.
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Manager, Ambulance Operations
In an emergency situation, the Manager of Ambulance Operations is responsible for:
(a)
Liaising with Police, Fire and other agencies active at the site of the
emergency;
(b)
Liaising with the Medical Officer of Health;
(c)
Ensuring triage and treatment at the site of the emergency;
(d)
Liaising with hospitals for the efficient distribution of casualties;
(e)
Assessing the need and initial request for on-site medical teams from
hospitals and whether assistance is required from Police or other
emergency services in providing transportation to the site for these
medical teams.
(f)
Assessing the need and the initial request for special Emergency
Health Service resources at the emergency site, i.e. ambulance
buses, support units, paramedics, ambulance helicopters, etc. The
representative of the Ambulance Service is then responsible for
forwarding all requests to the Ambulance Communication Centre;
(g)
In conjunction with the Ambulance Communication Centre, providing
the main radio and telephone communication link through dispatch
among health services, and notifying the Warden who will notify
Emergency Management of Ontario of requests for assistance of the
Ontario Ministry of Health, Emergency Health Services Branch;
(h)
Liaising through the Administrator of Grey County Social Services/
Grey County Health Unit / Community Care Access, for information
regarding invalids or disabled citizens that may reside in an area to
be evacuated and may require ambulance transportation;
(i)
Assisting with the organization and transport of persons in health
care facilities, homes for the aged, nursing homes and rest homes,
which are to be evacuated, as required;
(j)
Ensuring that medical supplies are available at the emergency area
and the Reception/Evacuation Centre(s);
(j)
When required, assisting the Emergency Site Manager as appointed
by the Municipal Emergency Control Group in fulfilling their
responsibilities;
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Community Emergency Management Coordinator
The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for:
(a)
If required, assist the Chief Administrative Officer in activating the
Township of Georgian Bluffs Internal Alerting system;
(b)
Acting in a resource and advisory capacity to the Municipal
Emergency Control Group and other emergency and support staff on
emergency planning matters, as required;
(c)
Co-ordination and preparation of the report on the emergency and
hosting the emergency debriefing, as required;
(d)
Maintain Emergency Operations Centre equipment and material;
(e)
Schedule training of staff annually;
(f)
Review plan annually;
(g)
Receive updates to Plan and update Plan.
(h)
Maintaining and updating a list of all vendors who may be required
to provide supplies and equipment;
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Emergency Site Manager
The Emergency Site Manager (ESC) will be appointed by the Municipal Emergency
Control Group from the lead agency involved in the specific type of emergency. Examples
- fire incident/fire management - evacuation/police. Once appointed, this individual will
no longer be responsible for the operations or command of their agency. The Emergency
Site Manager shall report directly to the Mayor. Selection of the Emergency Site Manager
will take into consideration the following:
a)
Availability and approval of their agency;
b)
Training and field experience; and
c)
Knowledge of responding agencies, responsibilities and resources.
The Emergency Site Manager, upon appointment by the Municipal Emergency Control
Group, has the authority to:
a)
Call meetings of the responding agency commanders for
information sharing, evaluating the situation, prioritizing emergency
response, delegating tasks and tactics to the responding groups
and determining any extenuating factors which will affect
emergency response operations;
b)
Mediate conflicts between agencies and to contact the Mayor at the
Municipal Emergency Control Group should he/she be unable to
resolve the matter;
c)
Request assistance from responding agencies for communications
and other emergency site management tools;
d)
Appoint an on-site Media Spokesperson, i.e. police officer with
media training background.
The Emergency Site Manager is responsible for:
a)
Ensuring that priorities, tasks and tactics have been established to
contain the problem;
b)
In consultation with the responding emergency service agencies,
define the inner and outer perimeters;
c)
Ensuring that responding agencies are aware of human and
material resources that are available to mitigate the emergency;
d)
Ensuring agencies address the needs of their staff with regards to
stress, fatigue, food, shelter and relief;
e)
Maintaining a communication link with the Mayor at the Municipal
Emergency Control Group for the flow of accurate information and
assistance in management of the emergency;
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f)
Ensuring that responding agencies meet to update/exchange
information and/or re-evaluate on a regular basis;
g)
Monitoring the operation of the site management and make
suggestions where appropriate;
h)
Exercising foresight as to future events in the management of the
emergency such as resource requirements, weather, lighting, etc;
i)
Understanding laws and policies at all levels that must be taken into
consideration during the management or recovery of the
emergency;
j)
Where possible, conserving resources should the emergency
heighten or lengthen in time, understanding that outside the
emergency area the Municipal Emergency Control Group is
managing the day-to-day Township operations in our community;
k)
Participating in a debriefing and assisting the Community
Emergency Management Coordinator in the preparation of a report
on the emergency.
l)
Assessing the existing resources at the site and notifying the
Municipal Emergency Control Group when additional materials,
administrative staff and medical services are required;
m)
Maintaining a communication link with the Communications Manager;
n)
Establishing a command post at the emergency site, if appropriate;
o)
Assuming the role of On-Site Media Coordinator, or delegating an
official trained in media relations to fulfill this responsibility.
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Part VI - Emergency Support and Advisory Staff
Emergency Support and Advisory Staff
Upon direction from the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer notifies the required
Emergency Support and Advisory Staff (and any other required Township Staff) to report
to the Emergency Operations Centre. The following Township Staff may be required to
provide support, logistics and advice to the Municipal Emergency Control Group:
1.
Solicitor
2.
Clerk
3.
Transportation Coordinator
Solicitor
The provision of advice to any member of the Municipal Emergency Control Group and
the Emergency Support and Advisory Staff on matters of a legal nature as they may apply
to the actions of the Township of Georgian Bluffs in its response to the emergency, as
requested.
Clerk
1. Assists the Chief Administrative Officer, as required, including the activation of the
Township Internal Alerting System;
2. Maintains a log, outlining decisions made and actions taken by the Municipal
Emergency Control Group, and submits a summary of the log to the Chief
Administrative Officer within one week of the termination of the emergency as
required;
3. Provides identification cards to Municipal Emergency Control Group members and
support Staff.
Transportation Coordinator
1. Co-ordinates the acquisition, distribution and scheduling of various modes of
transport (i.e. public transit, school buses, boats, and trucks) for the purpose of
transporting persons and/or supplies, as required, by members of the Municipal
Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Support and Advisory Staff;
2. Liaises with Municipal Transportation Co-ordinators, if necessary;
3. Procures staff to assist, as required;
4. Ensures that a record is maintained of drivers and operators involved. Where
required and when possible, the Volunteer Registration Form (Appendix 18) should
be completed and forwarded to the Grey County Social Services Administrator.
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Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
When traditional methods of communication are not functioning effectively, the Chief
Administrative Officer, or delegate, will request the assistance of a local representative of
the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. This individual will attempt to establish a
communication link with emergency response organizations via VHF and UHF Ham Radio.
Canadian Transport Emergency Centre (CANUTEC)
In a transport-related accident involving dangerous goods, Transport Canada's CANUTEC
provides information on handling these materials. The MECC can directly notify CANUTEC,
or the Spills Action Centre may request its assistance.
Coroner
When an incident has caused death, the Regional Coroner must be immediately notified by
the senior official at the emergency site, or delegate. The coroner has the authority to take
possession of the body or authorize a qualified official to secure the body. When necessary,
the Coroner will also advise the Municipal Emergency Control Group on the establishment
of a temporary morgue.
Critical Incident Stress (CIS) Support
Individuals trained in Critical Incident Stress may be requested to support residents and
emergency workers recovering from traumatic experiences.
9-1-1
Provides the primary means to notify emergency crews during the early stages of a crisis.
For this reason, when requested, 9-1-1 will carry out the Township Alerting System by
notifying all Municipal Emergency Control Group members.
Spills Action Centre
When a dangerous spill of pollutants has occurred, the Ministry of Environment and
Energy's Spills Action Centre must be contacted. Emergency Management of Ontario
Office should be notified. The Spills Action Centre will provide advice and investigate the
incident.
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Part VII - Media and Public Relations
Introduction
Upon implementation of this Emergency Plan, it is important to co-ordinate the release of
accurate information to the news media, issue authoritative instructions to the public, and
respond to or redirect individual requests for, or reports on, information concerning any
aspect of the emergency. In order to fulfill these functions during an emergency, the
following positions will be established:
1. An On-Site Media Spokesperson will be appointed by the Emergency Site
Manager;
2. The Media Co-ordinator (EIO) will report directly to the Chief Administrative
Officer;
3. The Canadian Red Cross Society will assume the role of Citizen Inquiry
Supervisor.
Depending on the scale of the emergency, there may be a need to establish two Media
Information Centres - one near the site (the On-Site Media Information Centre) and the
other near the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC Media Information Centre). In some
cases, a joint Media Information Centre may be desirable. The Citizen Inquiry work area
should also be located at or near the EOC Media Information Centre.
On-Site Media Spokesperson
The On-Site Media Spokesperson will be appointed by the Emergency Site Manager and
is responsible for:
a) Establishing and co-ordinating an On-Site Media Information Centre in a safe,
appropriate location, at or near the site, for the media to assemble;
b) Establishing a communication link and liaising regularly with the Media Co-
ordinator (EIO) at the Emergency Operations Centre. It is extremely important to
ensure that information released to the media from the On-Site Media Information
Centre is consistent with that released by the Media Co-ordinator at the EOC
Media Information Centre;
c) Redirecting all inquiries regarding decisions made by the Municipal Emergency
Control Group and the emergency as a whole, to the Media Co-ordinator at the
Emergency Operations Centre;
d) Responding to inquiries from the media pertaining to the site only;
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e) Advising the following persons and agencies of the location and telephone
number(s) (as available) of the On-Site Media Information Centre:
(i)
Media Co-ordinator (EIO)
(ii)
Emergency Site Manager
(iii)
Police Media Relations Officer
(iv)
Emergency services personnel at site (where possible)
(v)
Any other appropriate personnel or agencies.
f) Controlling and redirecting media to the On-Site Media Information Centre;
g) Where necessary and appropriate, co-ordinating media photograph sessions at
the site;
h) Co-ordinating on-site interviews between the emergency services personnel and
the media.
Emergency Information Officer / Media Coordinator (EIO)
The Media Coordinator for the Township of Georgian Bluffs (EIO) is responsible for:
a) Upon arrival to the Emergency Operations Centre, reporting to the Mayor to be
briefed on the emergency situation;
b) As the primary Media Coordinator, the Media Coordinator will establish a
communication link with the On-Site Media Spokesperson, the Police Public
Relations Officer, the Citizen Inquiry Supervisor and any other Media
Coordinator(s) involved in the incident, and will endeavour to ensure that all
information released to the media and public is consistent and accurate;
c) Designating and coordinating an EOC Media Information Centre for members of
the media to assemble for the issuance of accurate media releases and
authoritative instructions to the public;
d) Briefing the Municipal Emergency Control Group on how the EOC. Media
Information Centre will be set up and selecting the appropriate spokesperson(s) to
provide statements to the media;
e) Liaising regularly with the Municipal Emergency Control Group to obtain the
appropriate information for media releases, co-ordinate individual interviews and
organize press conferences;
f) Establishing telephone number(s) for media inquiries and ensuring that the
following are advised accordingly:
(i)
Media
(ii)
Municipal Emergency Control Group
(iii)
On-Site Media Spokesperson
(iv)
Police Media Relations Officer
(v)
Citizen Inquiry Supervisor(s)
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(vi)
Any other appropriate persons, agencies or businesses
g) Providing direction and regular updates to the Citizen Inquiry Supervisor to ensure
that the most accurate and up-to-date information is disseminated to the public;
h) Ensuring that the media releases are approved by the Chief Administrative Officer
prior to dissemination, and distributing hard copies of the media release to the EOC
Media Information Centre, the Municipal Emergency Control Group, Citizen Inquiry
Supervisor and other key persons handling inquiries from the media;
i) Monitoring news coverage, and correcting any erroneous information;
j) Maintaining copies of media releases and newspaper articles pertaining to the
emergency.
Citizen Inquiry Supervisor
The Citizen Inquiry Supervisor is the Canadian Red Cross Society and is responsible for:
a) Automatic establishment of a Citizen Inquiry Service, including the appointment of
personnel and designation of Citizen Inquiry telephone lines, at the Municipal
Building or co-ordinating the service at other locations as required. Where
possible, the Citizen Inquiry Service should be located at or near the EOC Media
Information Centre;
b) Apprising the Media Coordinator at the EOC Media Information Centre of the
establishment of the Citizen Inquiry Service and designated telephone number(s);
c) Apprising the affected emergency services and the Municipal Emergency Control
Group of the establishment of the Citizen Inquiry Service and designated
telephone numbers;
d) Continually liaising with the Media Coordinator to obtain current information on the
emergency;
e) Responding to and re-directing inquiries and reports from the public based on
information from the Media Co-ordinator or as outlined in Sections (f) and (g)
below. (Such information may be related to school closings, access routes or the
location of Evacuation Centres);
f) Responding to and re-directing inquiries pertaining to the investigation of the
emergency, deaths, injuries or matters of personnel involved with or affected by
the emergency to the appropriate emergency service;
g) Responding to and re-directing inquiries pertaining to persons who may be located
in Evacuation Centres to the registration and inquiry telephone number(s) at the
Grey County branch of the Red Cross. This information should be obtained
through Grey County Social Services Group and/or the Red Cross Branch
Emergency Services Chairperson at the local Red Cross Headquarters.
h) Procuring staff to assist, as required.
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Part VIII - Other Local Agencies, Services and Departments
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
Should a flood emergency situation develop in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, not only
must the Solicitor General be notified by the Mayor or alternate upon declaration of the
emergency, but the local Conservation Authorities and through the Mayor, the Ministry of
Natural Resources must also be notified.
The following is taken from the memorandum to all municipalities dated January 19, 1988
concerning "Declaration of Flood Emergencies and Flood Response Plans" from G.
Tough, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and J.D. Takach, Deputy Solicitor General,
Ministry of the Solicitor General.
"Provincial response is designed to assist in combating floods once a
municipality determines that its resources are inadequate to deal effectively with
the situation."
In flood emergency situations, the Mayor may declare that an emergency exists within
his/her municipality and may request provincial assistance from the Ministry of Natural
Resources by following the procedures outlined below:
a) The Mayor contacts the local Flood Response Co-ordinator. The local Co-
ordinator is the District Manager of the Ministry of Natural Resources for the
area;
b) If the local Co-ordinator cannot be contacted, the request for assistance should
be routed through the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority - (519)
376-3076.
c) If you are unable to contact someone in either authorities, then request for
assistance should be made through the Provincial Flood Emergency Coordinator.
Emergency Management Ontario may also be contacted.
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Ontario Provincial Police
In the event of an emergency occurring on a Provincial Highway, or Provincial Parks
within the Township of Georgian Bluffs, the Ontario Provincial Police will be responsible
for:
a) Implementing the Ontario Provincial Police Disaster Procedures Manual;
b) Securing the site of the incident;
c) Controlling the movement of emergency vehicles to and from the site of the
incident;
d) Preventing looting;
e) acting as the Agent of the Chief Coroner, within the terms of the Coroner's Act;
f) Maintaining law and order;
g) Working together with the Township of Georgian Bluffs Police Services Board to
co-ordinate matters of mutual concern;
h) Providing an Ontario Provincial Police representative to participate on the
Municipal Emergency Control Group, as required.
In the event of an emergency occurring within the Township of Georgian Bluffs but outside
the normal jurisdiction of the Ontario Provincial Police, the O.P.P. will assist the Township
of Georgian Bluffs, if requested by the Municipal Emergency Control Group, dependent
upon resources available at that time.
Bluewater District School Board and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
The Bluewater District School Board and the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
are responsible for:
a) The provision of any school(s) (as appropriate and available) for use as a
Reception/Evacuation Centre, as designated by the Social Services
Administrator;
b) Upon being contacted by the Administrator of Grey County Social Services or
alternate, providing a Bluewater District School Board / Bruce-Grey Catholic
District School Board representative(s) to co-ordinate and provide direction with
respect to the maintenance, use and operation of the facilities being utilized as
Evacuation Centres. For a list of appropriate school representatives, please refer
to Appendix 11.
In the event of an emergency during normal school hours, the Principal(s) of the affected
school(s) (until directed otherwise) is/are responsible for:
a) Implementing the school "Stay-Put" Emergency Plan; or
b) Implementing the school "Evacuation" Plan, depending on the nature and scope
of the emergency.
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Hospital Administrator
In a township-wide emergency, the Chief Administrative Officer(s) of the local hospitals
are responsible for:
a) Coordinating and liaising with their response
b) Liaising with the Social Services Administrator of Grey County, Health Unit and the
Manager of Ambulance Operations with respect to hospital and medical matters,
as required;
c) Evaluating requests for the provision of medical site teams;
d) Liaising with the Ministry of Health, as appropriate.
e) Implementing their Hospital Emergency Plan.
Within the County of Grey, there are six hospitals:
1. Grey Bruce Health Services (Owen Sound Site)
2. Grey Bruce Health Services (Meaford Site)
3. Grey Bruce Health Services (Markdale Site)
4. Hanover and District Hospital
5. South Bruce Grey Health Services (Durham Site)
6. South Bruce Grey Health Services (Chesley Site)
(As well as the Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton site)
Contact information for the various hospitals is provided in Appendix 21.
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Part IX- Plan Maintenance, Revision, Testing and Internal Procedures
Plan Maintenance and Revision
The Township of Georgian Bluffs Emergency Plan will be maintained and distributed by
the Township of Georgian Bluffs Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
Refer to Distribution List, Appendix 20.
This Plan will be reviewed annually and, where necessary, revised by a meeting(s) of the
Municipal Emergency Management Program Committee. This will be co-ordinated by the
Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
The Emergency Plan shall be only revised by By-law or by resolution of Township Council;
however, revisions to the Appendices and minor administrative changes may be made by
the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.
It is the responsibility of each person, agency, service or department named within this
Emergency Plan to notify the Community Emergency Management Coordinator forthwith
of any revisions to the Appendices or administrative changes.
Testing of Plan
An annual exercise shall be conducted in order to test the overall effectiveness of this
Emergency Plan and provide training to the Municipal Emergency Control Group and
Township staff. Revisions to this plan shall incorporate recommendations stemming from
such exercises.
Internal Procedures
Each department/service involved with this Emergency Plan shall prepare functional
emergency procedures or guidelines outlining how it will fulfill its responsibilities during
an emergency and provide adequate training to Staff.
Each department/service shall designate a member of its staff to maintain and revise its
own emergency procedures or guidelines.
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Part X - Appendices
Appendix 1 Emergency Contact List
Appendix 2 Emergency Operations Centre
Appendix 3 Emergency Scenarios
Appendix 4 Additional Support
Appendix 5 Utilities
Appendix 6 Provincial Contacts
Appendix 7 Federal Contacts
Appendix 8 Municipal Contacts
Appendix 9 Affiliated Emergency Plans
Appendix 10 Public Information Plan
Appendix 11 Reception/Evacuation Centres
Appendix 12 Media Information Centre
Appendix 13 Declaration of a Township Wide Emergency
Appendix 14 Termination of a Township Wide Emergency
Appendix 15 News Release Forms
Appendix 16 Evacuation Order
Appendix 17 Emergency Refuelling Stations
Appendix 18 Volunteer Registration Forms
Appendix 19 Recovery Management Plan
Appendix 20 Distribution List
Appendix 21 Hospital Administration Contact Info
Appendix 22 HIRA and Risk Analysis Documents