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Technology’s Role in Emergency Management
24 February 2012
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BC Risks and Realities
Earthquake and Tsunami
Forest Fires
Floods
Avian Flu & BSE (Mad Cow)
SARS and Pandemic Influenza
Severe Storms
Power Outages
Dangerous Goods/HAZMAT Spills
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KELOWNA 2003
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West Coast Winter 2006
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Spring Freshet 2007
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Dunsmuir Street Fire - July 2008
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Squamish Slide 2008
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Summer Fire Season 2009
Bella Coola Valley
Kingcome Inlet
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September 2010 West Coast Storm
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Threat environment is changing:Threat environment is changing:
● Frequency and severity of natural disasters
Japan and New Zealand Earthquakes
2011 Floods in Manitoba, Quebec and BC
Slave Lake Interface Fire
● Terrorist attacks on western targets
● Pandemics/epidemics (human and animal)
● Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure
● Power outages
Canadians expect their government to be
vigilant and prepared to face these challenges.
Government of Canada’s RoleGovernment of Canada’s Role
“Emergencies are handled primarily by the municipalities/provinces/territories. If the nature of the emergency begins to threaten lives of Canadian citizens and their property, and overwhelms the resources of the
provincial/territorial governments, the Government of Canada may be requested to provide assistance.”
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First Nation Emergency Services
First Nation Emergency Services Society FNESS
• Funded by AANDC to provide fire service education and emergency preparedness
• Works with First Nations to engage in emergency management and assist in development of community emergency plans
• Delivers emergency management awareness sessions/training around the province.
• If required or upon request are available to provide support to communities during emergencies.
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● Prevention / Mitigation
● Preparedness
● Response Response
● Recovery
Emergency Management Framework
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Emergency Management CycleEmergency Management Cycle
• These pillars are interconnected. The activities within them take place concurrently and in support each other.
• The emergency management cycle is an holistic and ongoing process.
Joint Planning InitiativesJoint Planning Initiatives
With Federal, Provincial and/or Local Government Partners:
RESPONSE
● Federal Regional Pandemic Plan
● Foreign Animal Disease Emergency Support Plan
● Border Integrity Migrant Ship Tactical Operations Plan
● Major Air Disaster Plan
● Marine Emergency Response Plan
● Seismic Integrated Response Planning Steering Committee
● Tsunami Integrated Preparedness Working Group
● CBRNE Working Group
● Exercise Coordination
● Disaster Response Routes (iNet)
● Regional Emergency Communications Working Group
RECOVERY
● Maritime Commerce Resumption Plan
● Regional Disaster Debris Management Working Group
● BC Critical Infrastructure Steering Committee
● Logistics Management
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Critical Infrastructure
Players:
• Public Safety Canada
• Other federal government departments
• Emergency Management BC
• Provincial ministries
• Local governments
• Private owners & operatorsRoles
• Determine what is critical infrastructure
• Conduct risk management analysis processes
• Develop risk reduction strategies
• Distribute and share alerts, warnings and best practices
• Respond and restore critical infrastructure following major events
Critical InfrastructureCritical Infrastructure
Tools for Capacity BuildingTools for Capacity Building
● Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessments (HRVA) Do you know where your weak points are?
● Consequence of Loss Tool Evaluating not only your assets but your interdependencies
● Business Continuity and Recovery Plans Understanding how you are going to mitigate your challenges so you
can get “back to new normal” faster.
● HAZUS (www.hazus.org) Modeling your communities for scenario based planning
● MASAS (http://ircan-rican.gc.ca/projects/masas) Multi Agency Situational Awareness System
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER● Exercises (TTX, CPX, Full Scale)
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We are in this together!We are in this together!
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Thank you!
www.publicsafety.gc.ca
May 7th to 12th, 2012 is Emergency Preparedness Week!
Are YOU Ready?
Building a Safe and Resilient Canada