Darwin Durnie Alberta Chapter CANADIAN PRACTICES

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1 Public Works Mutual Aid Darwin Durnie Alberta Chapter CANADIAN PRACTICES Michelle Tetreault Leader Crisis Communications City of Calgary Context Different laws and approaches in our federation versus the republic Historical and current geography and population distribution affects approach Emergency Preparedness is not at top of list Economy, Elections, Employment

2 Independent Canadians have been independent in their actions and thinking in the History of the Country This has been reflected in our approach to Disaster Management While everyone wants to be in charge none want to be in charge when its going wrong Tyrrell Joesph B Tyrrell walked from Church Hill to Winnipeg in January below and 600 miles 40 days The Royal tyrrell Museum is dedicated in honour of this 1890 s explorer and surveyor Remote Custer s Last Stand Remote Location could ve used Mutual Aid

3 Sitting Bull & RCMP Not as litigious Protection from action 16(1) If a state of emergency is declared to exist by the Government of Canada or by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or if a state of local emergency is declared to exist by a local authority, (a)neither the local authority nor any member of the local authority, and (b)no person appointed by a local authority to carry out measures relating to emergencies or disasters,is liable in respect of damage caused through any action taken under this Act or the regulations, nor are they subject to any proceedings by way of prohibition, certiorari, mandamus or injunction. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), (a)any member of a local authority, and (b)any person acting under the direction or authorization of the local authority, is liable for gross negligence in carrying out duties under this Act or the regulations. Direct Action Canadians are known to make decisions independently Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees the North to avoid a collision. Canadians also communicate directly / abruptly

4 Direct Action Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, I SAY AGAIN, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP. Direct Communicators Canadians: I m a lighthouse. Your call. Context We have had to make independent decisions We know we are our own so do the best with what we have There is not a lot of words used in our emergency legislation

5 Framework Individual is responsible for at least 72 hours Local Emergencies are dealt with locally with powers of the Province Province and Federal support Framework

6 Fed Provincial Creates the Legislation to Implement Emergency Actions PEI and Alberta have very simple extremely power full acts similar to war measures Other provinces have similar acts all are very effective ACT Generally provides executive powers to the local authority Provincial Deals with Provincial Scale Emergencies and Disasters directly, eg: Forest Fires Mad Cow Drought

7 Local Rural Towns Cities All must have By Law creating the disaster management agency They deal with the situation with escalating assistance Funding Local pays the bills and engage the work Upon costs exceeding the Normal financial ability of a Local Government the province pays Up to 1 million is Provincial Domain Federal Government shares with provinces after 1 million Public Works Call 911 then 912 Canadian Emergency Preparedness College loves it when Public Works types attend Having staff back up is so important Recovery starts immediately and goes for a long time What about my real job? Especially tough for small places

8 Public Works Floods Tornados Ice Storms Hurricanes Snow Storms ( 3 ft in 24 hrs) Riots ( A/c for Turtles Water for Fire) AbWARN.org Alberta Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network The mission of the Alberta Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network is to support and promote a province-wide emergency preparedness, disaster response, and mutual assistance program for public and private water and wastewater utilities. The AbWARN Web site does this by providing its members with emergency planning, response and recovery information before, during and after an emergency. The core of the AbWARN Web site is its emergency equipment database that matches utility resources to a member s needs during an emergency. A member can locate emergency equipment (pumps, generators, chlorinators, evacuators, etc.) and trained personnel (eg. treatment plant operators) that they may need in an emergency. Mutual Aid Agreements Municipal to Municipal via by law Municipal to Private Factories Petrochemical Plants Municipal to Federal Province not part of deal prison riot / fire

9 JEPP The Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) Is a federal cost-sharing arrangement with Provinces across Canada for emergency preparedness projects. Saskatchewan uses some of this funding to deliver the Provincial Training Program. The rest of the funds are made available to municipalities for cost-sharing emergency preparedness projects such as developing emergency plans, training and education, telecommunications and specialized vehicles and equipment. In order to be eligible to apply for this funding, municipalities must: have an emergency bylaw in place (in accordance with The Emergency Planning Act; have an operational emergency plan (in accordance with The Emergency Planning Act; and, be a member of mutual aid area. Cooperation Flood 2005 in Alberta Chapter Beyond mutual aid for Public Works The abwarn approach Create a template for each Chapter Equipment People Electronic Is it an Emergency? Spinner Game - Ontario What Belongs in an Emergency Survival Kit? Colouring Activity - Ontario A Guide for Homeowners and Tenants - Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program - Ontario A Guide for Small Businesses, Farms and Non-Profit Organizations - Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program - Ontario A Guide to Forming a Fire Emergency Organization About Environmental Emergencies - British Columbia Aim of the Saint-Mary's Emergency Measures Organization Plan - Saint Mary's (Municipality of the District of) Alberta Emergency Management Agency - Alberta Alberta Emergency Plan - Alberta

10 Across the border Hurricanes evac assistance Forest fires Earth quake Pandemic big opportunity here as waves of illness travel to regions others will be spared Across the border Dec 12, 2008