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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

PLAN SCHEDULE “A” to BY-LAW No. 2006-009

Approved by the Municipality of Kincardine

Emergency Management Program Committee

Prepared by the Municipality of Kincardine

Community Emergency Management Coordinator

Adopted by Municipality of Kincardine Council

January 27, 2016


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AMENDMENTS

BY-LAW NO.

REVISION DESCRIPTION CONSOLIDATION DATE

0 Creation and adoption of an Emergency Plan

February 1995

1 Re-issue 1. Delete Tiverton 2. Delete Toxic Gas Information 3. Incorporate Municipal Nuclear

Emergency Plan 4. Update to reflect revised

PNEP

December 1997

2 Include Emergency Management Ontario comments

May 1998


July 1998


September 1998

5 Granting of interim Plan Status October 1998

2003-22 6 Inclusion of new Amalgamation name change

February 2003

2006-__ 7 1. Revise format to Bruce County Plan

2. Change all references of Provincial Operations Centre to Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

3. Change all references of Joint Information Centre to Emergency Information Centre

4. Change all references of Joint Traffic Control Centre to Traffic Control Centre

5. Change all references of PNEP to PNERP

6. Change all references of BNPD to Bruce Power

7. Add appendix for human health / agricultural emergencies

8. Add Emergency Management Act 2002 references

January 2006


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9. Comments from Emergency

Management Coordinating Committee

10. Comments from Emergency Management Ontario

11. Comments from Emergency Services Committee

12. Add appendices for Transportation, Energy, Severe Weather, Critical Infrastructure emergencies

13. Add Mutual Assistance Agreements

14. Add Emergency Resource Directory

Revisions to Municipal Nuclear Plan

January 2016


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FOREWORD

This Emergency Plan has been prepared for the Municipality to prescribe the municipal response to a large-scale emergency requiring a controlled and coordinated approach. Legal authority for the preparation of this municipal plan is found in Section 2 (1) of the Emergency Management Act, “Every municipality shall develop and implement an emergency management program and the council of the municipality shall by by-law adopt the emergency management program”. In accordance with that section, the Municipality has prepared the following plan, which conforms to generally accepted emergency management practices and has been adopted by the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine under BY-LAW No. 2006-009. In the event of a nuclear emergency within the Municipality of Kincardine, the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan is the enabling document of the Emergency Management Act, and carries the authority of the Province of Ontario Legislature. In token thereof, the plan is signed by the Head of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer of the municipality, and is hereby approved for use. _______________ Head of Council Date _______________ Chief Administrative Officer Date


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TABLE OF CONTENTS – GENERAL

CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE

Amendments to the Plan 2-3 Forward 4

Table of Contents 5-7 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 8 1.1 Introduction 8 1.2 Aim 10 1.3 Scope 11 1.4 Legal Authority 11 1.5 Legal Powers 11 1.6 Participating Organizations 12 Figure 1.1 Emergency Response Organization 13 CHAPTER 2 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION 14 2.1 General 14 2.2 Emergency Control Group 14 2.3 Responsibilities 15 2.4 Roles and Responsibility of Emergency Control Group Members 16 2.4.1 Mayor 16

2.4.2 Chief Administrative Officer 16 2.4.3 Public Works Manager 17 2.4.4 Police Commander 17 2.4.5 Administrative Fire Chief 18 2.4.6 Director, Bruce County Emergency Medical Services 19 2.4.7 Medical Officer of Health 19 2.4.8 Social Services Administrator 20 2.4.9 Community Emergency Management Coordinator 20 2.4.10 Emergency Information Officer 21 2.4.11 Emergency Control Group Administrative Assistant 22 2.4.12 Administrative Manager 22

2.5 Emergency Operations Centre 22 2.6 Emergency Operations Centre Support Staff 23 2.6.1 Treasurer 23 2.6.2 Assistant Treasurer 24 2.6.3 Technology Services 24 2.6.4 Municipal Solicitor 24 2.6.5 Amateur Radio Emergency Service Coordinator 24 2.6.6 Outside Agencies 25 2.6.7 Support Services 25 2.7 Site Manager Roles and Responsibility 26 2.8 Joint Community Control Group 27 2.9 Emergency Information Centre 27 2.10 Traffic Control Centre 28


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2.11 Reception Centres 28 2.12 Telecommunications 29 CHAPTER 3 NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE 30

3.1 Notification 30 3.2 Response Levels and Initial Actions (prior to declaration) 30 Table 3.1 Emergency Response Levels and Initial Actions 31 3.3 Public Alerting 34 CHAPTER 4 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 36

4.1 General 36 4.2 Immediate Actions 36 4.3 Declaration of a Municipal Emergency 36 4.4 Requests for Assistance 37 4.5 Terminating an Emergency 38 4.6 Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program 38 CHAPTER 5 RECOVERY PLAN 40 5.1 General 40 5.2 Organization 40 5.3 Recovery Strategy 41 5.4 Recovery Committee Responsibilities 41 5.5 Disaster Declarations and Disaster Relief Assistance 42 CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATIONS 43 6.1 Communications 43 CHAPTER 7 PLAN MAINTENANCE REVISION AND TESTING 45 7.1 Internal Procedures 45 7.2 Annual Review 45 7.3 Amendments 45 7.4 Flexibility 45 7.5 Local Plans 45 CHAPTER 8 SPECIFIC EMERGENCY APPENDICES 46 * APPENDIX “A” - Glossary of Terms and Acronyms / Abbreviations 46 * APPENDIX “B” - Nuclear Emergency Response 56 * APPENDIX “C” – Liquid Emissions Response 126 * APPENDIX “D” - Human Health / Agricultural Emergency Response 130 * APPENDIX “E” – Transportation Emergency Response 145

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* APPENDIX “F” – Severe Weather Emergency Response 158 * APPENDIX “G” – Energy/Power Emergency Response 171 * APPENDIX “H” – Critical Infrastructure Emergency Response 176 * APPENDIX “I” - Emergency Declaration Form 189 * APPENDIX “J” – Emergency Termination Form 190 * APPENDIX “K” – Emergency Declaration Checklist 191 APPENDIX “L” – Mutual Assistance Agreements N/A APPENDIX “M” – Emergency Resource Directory N/A APPENDIX “N” – Emergency Procedures N/A APPENDIX “O” – Contiguous Zone Residents List (Nuclear Emergency Response) N/A Note: Appendices denoted with an asterix (*) beside them are for public access. Appendices with

no asterix (*) beside them are not available for public access due to containing security

information or privacy restrictions.


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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL 1.1 INTRODUCTION

In April of 2002, the Emergency Management Act was amended. The Emergency Management Act, which replaces the former Emergency Plans Act, sets out new legislation to provide for new emergency management standards in the Province of Ontario. The Emergency Management Act is the legislative authority for the preparation of this Plan. The Emergency Management Act, R.S.O. 1990 CE.9 as amended, defines an emergency as “a situation or an impending situation caused by the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life or property”. The response to such emergencies often requires a coordinated effort on the part of a number of agencies both public and private. This coordinated response will be guided by a select group of individuals known as the Emergency Control Group. This plan, which has been prepared by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Management Program Committee, identifies the members of the Emergency Control Group and their individual roles and responsibilities during an emergency situation. 1.1.1 Hazards

A hazard can be defined as an “event or physical condition that has the potential to cause fatalities, injuries, property damage, infrastructure damage, agricultural loss, damage to the environment, interruption of business or other types of harm or loss”. This definition is taken from FEMA (the United States of America’s Federal Emergency Management Agency). Hazards can be categorized as natural such as an ice storm, technological such as a fire or explosion, or human such as acts of terrorism. The Municipality’s Emergency Management Program Committee has identified a set of community hazards that are most likely to result in an emergency situation for the municipality. The following community hazards are listed:

(i) Snowstorm/Blizzard (ii) Windstorm (iii) Explosion/Fire (iv) Energy/Power Emergency (v) Ice/Sleet Storms (vi) Lightning Storm (vii) Human Health / Agricultural Emergencies (viii) Nuclear Facility Emergencies (ix) Transportation Accidents (x) Water Emergency


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While there are ways to mitigate and prevent some hazardous events, many situations occur that are difficult to avoid. Nevertheless, there are steps that we can take to lessen the impacts to our communities including loss of life and property damage. This plan is intended to serve as a guide in implementing those steps necessary to lessen the impact of an emergency on the community.

1.1.2 Municipality of Kincardine Facts

Demographic Overview

Figures taken from Statistics Canada 2001 data shows an average median age for the entire Municipality of 42 years old. This reflects a slight rise above the Provincial median age of 37.2. Statistics Canada also states that the percentage of people over the age of fifteen in our municipality is 82%. Municipal Highlights The Municipality of Kincardine is vast in size stretching from the southerly Huron/Kinloss border just south of Kincardine to the northerly point of North Bruce, which borders on Saugeen Shores. This area stretches east from the shore of Lake Huron to the easterly point of Glammis, bordering on the Municipality of Brockton. It is a diverse community possessing urban areas and many acres of rural farmland. Kincardine is proud of its location next to Lake Huron and strives to be a leader in raising the quality of life for its residents. The Municipality of Kincardine has only been in existence since 1999 due to amalgamation; Kincardine is well over 150 years old. Tiverton to the north is also over 100 years old. Amalgamated Townships of Kincardine and Bruce which comprise the balance of the Municipality of Kincardine are also over 150 years old. There are also multitudes of services that are not provided directly by the Municipality. These include social services (Bruce County), hospital care (South Bruce Grey Health Center), public health (Grey Bruce Health Unit) land ambulance service (Bruce County), recycling and garbage pickup (Bruce Area Solid Waste Association) electricity suppliers (Westario and Hydro One), libraries (Bruce County), non-profit housing (Bruce County), land planning (Bruce County), Engineering (private firms) and policing (Ontario Provincial Police). Some services are also shared with other municipalities. These include recreation agreements and fire service agreements.

1.1.3 Municipal Government and Services

The Municipality of Kincardine which operates its administrative offices out of the Municipal Administration Centre situated in the Municipality of Kincardine at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine. The Municipality of


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Kincardine employs approximately 65 full time staff and over 50 part time firefighters.

Our elected Mayor and Council make decisions for our municipality. Reporting to the council is the Chief Administrative Officer. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for day to day operation of the Municipality. All department heads report to the Chief Administrative Officer through a recognized chain of command. Municipal departments include Public Works, Fire, Building and Planning, Chief Administrator's Office, Office of the Clerk, Finance, Recreation and Parks.

Fire Service is a municipal function. This service is provided by each of the two local fire stations on a standardized basis administered by a full time Administrative Fire Chief. Under the direction of the Administrative Fire Chief is the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC). The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for coordination and maintenance of this plan. The Ontario Provincial Police is responsible for providing police services to the Municipality. The Ontario Provincial Police operates from one detachment located in Kincardine with 2 smaller community policing offices situated throughout the Municipality. One Hospital, South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine site, located at 43 Queen Street Kincardine, provides medical services to the Municipality’s residents. In addition to the hospital site, there is a medical centre/clinic situated within walking distance from the hospital.

Land Ambulance Services are provided directly by the County of Bruce out of one ambulance station in Kincardine. The service employs 18 full and part time paramedics.

1.2 AIM OF THE PLAN

1.2.1 The aim of this plan is to make provisions for the extraordinary

arrangements and measures that may have to be taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Municipality of Kincardine when faced with an emergency.

1.2.2 This plan is intended to support local municipal emergency response efforts 1.2.3 The Municipality of Kincardine will manage the off-site emergency response

concerns of a nuclear emergency situation resulting from an accident at the Bruce Power Site in the Municipality of Kincardine. These actions will be directed by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre in a coordinated manner.


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1.3 SCOPE OF THE PLAN

1.3.1 This municipal emergency plan covers the responsibilities of the

Municipality and the various departments and organizations, which would respond to such an emergency (Refer to Section 1.6).

1.3.2 This plan is formally entitled the “Municipality of Kincardine Emergency

Response Plan”. In this document it will be referred to as “the plan”. 1.3.3 In the event of a nuclear emergency, refer to Appendix B for specific

actions. 1.4 LEGAL AUTHORITY

1.4.1 The Emergency Management Act, R.S.O.1990 CE.9, is the primary enabling legislation for the formulation of this Emergency Response Plan, which will govern the provisions of necessary services during an emergency. The Emergency Management Act and a by-law passed by the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine will provide the legal authority for the Municipality’s Emergency Response Plan. Once approved by Council, this Emergency Response Plan will be filed with Emergency Management Ontario.

1.4.2 In accordance with Section 3 of the Act, “every municipality shall formulate

an emergency response plan governing the provisions of necessary services during an emergency and the procedures under and the manner in which employees of the municipality and other persons will respond to the emergency and the council of the municipality shall by by-law adopt the emergency plan”.

1.5 LEGAL POWERS

1.5.1 The Head of Council or designated alternate of a municipality may declare

that an emergency exists in the municipality or 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 property and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the emergency area (Section 4 (1) of the Emergency Management Act).

1.5.2 The Head of a Council or designated alternate or the council of a

municipality may at any time declare that an emergency has terminated (Section 4 (2) of the Emergency Management Act).

1.5.3 In accordance with Section 9 (a) of the Emergency Management Act, the

Head of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality, the Administrative Fire Chief, or the Community Emergency Management Coordinator are hereby authorized to take action to implement the plan


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where such action is considered necessary, even though the declaration of the existence of an emergency has not yet been made.

1.5.4 The Head of the Emergency Control Group shall be the Head of Council of

the Municipality. During the absence of the Head of Council or his/her inability to act, the Deputy Head of Council shall be the Head of the Emergency Control Group (Section 9 (c) of the Emergency Management Act).

1.5.5 No action or other proceeding for damage lies or shall be instituted against

a member of council, an employee of a municipality, a minister of the Crown or a Crown employee for doing any act or neglecting to do any act in good faith in the implementation or intended implementation of an emergency plan or in connection with an emergency (Section 11 (1).)

1.6 PARTICIPATING MUNICIPAL STAFF and ORGANIZATIONS

1.6.1 The following municipal staff, agencies, departments, and boards have

been assigned some responsibility for responding to an emergency:

Emergency Control Group

(i) Head of Council (ii) Chief Administrative Officer (Municipal Operations Officer) (iii) Administrative Fire Chief (iv) Community Emergency Management Coordinator (v) Ontario Provincial Police (vi) Administrative Manager (Treasurer) (vii) Bruce County Ontario Works (viii) Public Works Manager (ix) Emergency Medical Services (x) Medical Officer of Health (xi) Emergency Information Officer

Additional Resources as Required (xii) Grey –Bruce Catholic District School Board (xiii) Bluewater District School Board (xiv) Amateur Radio Emergency Service (xv) Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (xvi) Bruce Power Liaison (xvii) Bruce Telecom (xviii) Westario Power (xix) Hydro One


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1.6.2 Responsibilities assigned to organizations listed in 1.6.1 shall carry the following implications: (a) In the case of those assigned to an organization, it shall be the

responsibility of the operational/administrative head of the organization to ensure their implementation.

(b) In the case of those assigned to a position, implementation shall also

be the responsibility of any substitute, alternate or the person next in line of authority if the primary incumbent of that position is absent or otherwise unable to take the necessary action.

1.6.3 Those organizations listed in 1.6.1 shall ensure appropriate plans and

implementing procedures are developed for carrying out their roles and tasks. They shall ensure that their internal plans and procedures mesh smoothly with the municipal emergency plan.

MAYOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE FIRE CHIEF

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL OFFICER of HEALTH

BRUCE COUNTY ONTARIO WORKS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

EMERGENCY INFORMATION OFFICER ADMINISTRATION MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER

TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE (OPP, MTO)

EMERGENCY SITE MANAGER (OPP,

FIRE, EMS, HEALTH UNIT)

RED CROSS ST JOHN AMBULANCE

AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE CLUBS

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

CENTRE

EMERGENCY

WORKER CENTRE

MEDIA

EMERGENCY WORKERS

VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

EMERGENCY WORKERS

GENERAL PUBLIC

EMERGENCY WORKERS ON-SITE

GENERAL

PUBLIC

GENERAL PUBLIC

NOTE: Information flow within this chart is two way flowing downward and upward. This ensures all required measures are being taken and executed properly. Accurate information communication is critical.

FIGURE 1.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ONTARIO

(Nuclear Emergency)

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

ONTARIO


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CHAPTER 2

EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION 2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 The municipal emergency response organization which shall be set up

under this plan to deal with an emergency is shown in outline in Figure 1.1 (page 7). This organization is comprised of the Emergency Control Group, the Emergency Site Manager (ESM), individual organizations operating under the Emergency Control Group. The municipal emergency response organization is managed by the Emergency Control Group.

2.1.2 The structure of this organization shall remain essentially the same for any

emergency; however, certain incidents may require only parts of the organization to respond and only certain emergency centres to be set up.

2.1.3 This structure shall work under the standardized Incident Management

System (IMS) 2.2 Emergency Control Group

All emergency response will be directed and controlled by a group of officials who will be responsible for co-coordinating the provision of essential services needed to minimize the effects of the emergency on the municipality. This group of officials will be known as the Emergency Control Group and may be made up of the following 2.2.1 Emergency Control Group Composition:

(i) Head of Council (ii) Chief Administrative Officer or alternate (iii) Public Works Manager or alternate (iv) Ontario Provincial Police (v) Administrative Fire Chief or alternate. (vi) Director of Emergency Medical Services or alternate (vii) Administrative Manager or alternate (viii) Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate (ix) Emergency Information Officer or alternate (x) Administrative Assistant or alternate (xi) Medical Officer of Health (xii) Bruce County Ontario Works

The Emergency Control Group may function with only a limited number of members depending upon the emergency situation. However, all members of the Emergency Control Group shall be notified of the emergency and its consequences.


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2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.3.1 Group Responsibilities The members of the Emergency Control Group shall be responsible for the following actions or decisions: (i) Acquiring and assessing of information to determine the status of

the emergency situation (ii) Maintaining a log outlining decisions made and actions taken during

the emergency response (iii) Calling out and mobilizing their emergency services, agencies and

equipment (v) Coordinating and directing their services and ensuring that any

actions necessary for the mitigation of the effects of the emergency are taken, provided they are not contrary to law

(vi) Determining if the location and composition of the Emergency Control Group are appropriate

(vii) Advising the Head Emergency Control Group as to whether the declaration of an emergency is recommended

(viii) Advising the Head Emergency Control Group on the need to designate all or part of the Municipality as an emergency area

(ix) Ensuring that an Emergency Site Manager (ESM) is appointed, if not already and offering equipment, staff and resources as required to support the ESM.

(x) Ordering, coordinating and/or overseeing the evacuation of inhabitants considered to be in danger

(xi) Discontinuing utilities or services provided by public or private concerns i.e. hydro/power, water, gas, closing public areas, etc.

(xii) Arranging for services and equipment from local agencies not under municipal control i.e. private contractors, volunteer agencies, services clubs, etc.

(xiv) Determining if volunteers are required and if appeals for volunteers is warranted

(xv) Determining if additional transport is required for evacuation or transport of persons and/or supplies

(xvi) Ensuring that pertinent information regarding the emergency is disseminated to the media and public

(xvii) Determining the need to establish advisory group(s) and/or subcommittees

(xviii) Authorizing expenditure of money required to deal with the emergency

(xix) Notifying the service, agency or group under their direction, of the termination of the emergency

(xx) Participating in an operational debriefing following the emergency and preparation of a report to Municipal Council

(xxi) Coordinate the provision of Critical Incident Stress Management to assist Public Safety Personnel and members of the public affected by emergency incident


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2.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP MEMBERS

NOTE: Detailed contact information for the following roles is contained in Appendix N – “Procedures Manual”

2.4.1 Mayor or Alternate

(i) To provide leadership in the Emergency Operations Centre

operations. (ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Declares an emergency if required, immediately notifies Emergency

Management Ontario via the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (per the Emergency Management Act R.S.O 1990 CE.9).

(iv) May terminate an emergency after consulting with Emergency Control Group and Council

(v) Notify proper individuals and agencies of the declaration and termination of an emergency.

(vi) Meet with Council (Executive Committee) and keep them informed of the emergency situation.

(vii) Liaise with local municipal Heads of Council that may also have declared an emergency.

(viii) Request assistance from neighboring municipalities or senior levels of government.

(ix) Establish a communication link with Emergency Information Officer. (x) Act as the Community Spokesperson (if available) (xi) Partake in interviews and media photograph sessions as directed

and in consultation with the Emergency Information Officer. (xii) Ensure that all inquiries regarding the Emergency Control Group and

the emergency operation are directed to the Emergency Information Officer.

(xiii) Approve news releases and public announcements prepared by the Emergency Information Officer.

(xiv) Sit on Emergency Control Group

2.4.2 Chief Administrative Officer or Alternate (i) Upon being notified that an emergency has occurred or a warning of

a potential emergency by a member of the Municipality’s Emergency Control Group shall ensure that the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Notification Procedures is activated.

(ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Activate Emergency Operations Centre (iv) Chair Emergency Control Group meetings (v) Coordinates all Emergency Operations Centre functions, such as

ensuring operating cycle is scheduled and maintained, arranging for the preparation of agendas, ensuring proper support staff is in place to effectively operate the Emergency Operations Centre.


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(vi) Ensure ongoing essential administrative functions of the municipality are maintained and if these are affected by the emergency situation, determine those efforts needed to restore services.

(vii) Arrange for additional Emergency Operations Centre support staff as required.

(viii) Advise Mayor on administrative matters, proper policies and procedures of the municipal government and laws.

(ix) Assist Mayor in authorizing the dissemination of information through the Emergency Information Officer to the media and the general public.

(x) Authorize implementation of Mutual Assistance Agreements in consultation with Emergency Control Group.

(xi) Sit on Emergency Control Group

2.4.3 Public Works Manager or Alternate (i) Upon becoming aware that an emergency has occurred or is

threatening to occur, shall ensure that the Chief Administrative Officer or alternate to Chief Administrative Officer is advised to activate the Emergency Operations Centre notification procedures.

(ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Arrange and coordinate Public Works issues as they pertain to the

emergency (iv) Advise the Head of the Emergency Control Group on issues relating

to the emergency and public works issues (v) Coordinate public works staff requirements as they pertain to the

emergency (vi) Sit on the Emergency Control Group

2.4.4 Ontario Provincial Police or Alternate (i) Upon becoming aware that an emergency has occurred or is

threatening to occur, shall ensure that the Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator is advised to activate the Emergency Operations Centre notification procedures.

(ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Set up an on site command post at the scene of the emergency with

a communication link to the emergency operation centre. (iv) Establish and maintain a radio communication link with senior police

officials at the site. (v) If matter is police related, appoint a “Site Manager” in consultation

with Emergency Control Group. (vi) Provide Emergency Control Group with information and advise on

law enforcement matters. (vii) Seal off the area of concern. (viii) Control and, if necessary, disperse crowds within the emergency

area, alerting those endanger by the emergency and if necessary


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assist with evacuating areas designated by Emergency Control Group.

(ix) Ensure proper inner perimeter is established for emergency area. (x) Ensure proper outer perimeter is established to facilitate the

movement of emergency vehicles both in and out of the emergency area.

(xi) Provide traffic control to ensure efficient movement of emergency vehicle and personnel in and out of the emergency area.

(xii) Provide security to Emergency Site, Emergency Operations Centre and any other areas deemed appropriate in consultation with Emergency Control Group

(xiii) Co-ordinate police operations with other municipal departments and arrange for additional supplies and equipment when needed - e.g. barriers and flashers, etc.

(xiv) Coordinate with other police agencies, if necessary. (xv) Arrange for additional “police assistance”, if required. (xvi) Ensure law and order is maintained at the site, at temporary facilities

such as evacuation centres and throughout the municipality. (xvii) Advise the Coroner in the event of fatalities and perform whatever

additional responsibilities may be necessary under the Coroner’s Act. (xviii)Investigation and co-ordination of assisting services as to the origin

and circumstances relating to the disaster. (xix) Participation in debriefing and assisting the Community Emergency

Management Coordinator in the preparation of post incident report. (xx) Provide a representative to sit on the Emergency Control Group.

2.4.5 Administrative Fire Chief or Alternate

(i) Upon becoming aware of that an emergency has occurred or is


(ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Establish an on site command post with communication link to

Emergency Operations Centre (iv) If emergency is fire related, choose site manager and seek

endorsement of Emergency Control Group. (v) Establish and maintain radio communication link with senior fire

officials at the emergency site. (vi) Advise Emergency Control Group on matters relating to fire

resources. (vii) Determine if additional fire resources are required to aid emergency

site effort. (viii) Ensure equipment and manpower needs are adequate. (ix) Ensure Mutual Aid Fire Assistance is activated as requested by

Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Site Manager. (x) Assist Emergency Medical Services with casualties as necessary. (xi) Liaise with Ministry of the Environment, Fire Marshall’s Office, etc. (xii) Sit on the Emergency Control Group.


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2.4.6 Director, Bruce County Emergency Medical Services or Alternate (i) His/her responsibility is to coordinate pre-hospital care and

transportation of casualties. This would primarily be accomplished through the Bruce County Emergency Medical Services on-site coordinator with assistance from the London Central Ambulance Communications Centre.

(ii) Provide a representative to sit on the Emergency Control Group upon request.

(iii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made.

2.4.7 Medical Officer of Health or Alternate (i) Upon becoming aware that an emergency has occurred or is


(ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Coordinate response to human health and epidemic related

emergencies according to Ministry policies. (i) If emergency is health related, assign site manager and seek

endorsement of Emergency Control Group. (ii) Coordinate emergency response among all Health Services including

hospitals and the Emergency Control Group. (iii) Liaise with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and local

Public Health Offices. (iv) Liaise with Community Care Access Centre and coordinate

appropriate response with Social Services Administrator to ensure coordination for the care of bed-ridden, invalid, infirm and special medical needs of citizens at home and in evacuation centres during an emergency.

(v) Liaise with volunteer and private health agencies for augmenting and coordinating public health issues.

(vi) Coordinate efforts to prevent and control spread of disease during an emergency.

(vii) Arrange for, in consultation with Emergency Information Officer, dissemination of special instructions to the public with respect to health and safety.

(viii) Arrange for mass immunization where required and vaccine storage. (ix) Arrange for temporary morgue facilities at the emergency site, if

necessary. (x) Provide for potable emergency water supplies to the emergency site,

evacuation centres, water reception areas, etc. (xi) Arrange for portable sanitation facilities at the emergency site. (xii) Coordinate with Social Services Administrator to ensure availability of

quality food and water supplies at emergency shelters. (xiii) Provide staff at the Reception/Evacuation Centre to assist the

Reception/Evacuation Centre Manager in Public Health matters and to administer KI pills in a nuclear emergency


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(xiv) Contact local veterinarians if necessary to arrange for care of animals and livestock following an evacuation

(xv) Provide a representative to sit on the Emergency Control Group upon request.

2.4.8 Social Services Administrator of Alternate

(i) If necessary, upon becoming aware that an emergency has occurred

or is threatening to occur, shall ensure that the Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate to Community Emergency Management Coordinator is advised to activate the Emergency Operations Centre notification procedures.

(ii) Maintain log of actions taken and decisions made. (iii) Responsible for arranging and coordinating emergency shelters,

evacuation centres, emergency clothing, emergency feeding, registration and enquiry services.

(iv) Provide and arrange for supervision of emergency shelters. (v) Consult with School Boards on emergency shelter requirements. (vi) Coordinate with social services agencies such as Red Cross, St.

John’s Ambulance, Salvation Army, and Victim Services. (vii) Provide a representative to sit on the Emergency Control Group

upon request. (viii) Arrange and coordinate all transportation during an evacuation for

members of the public that may require it.

2.4.9 Community Emergency Management Coordinator or Alternate (i) If necessary, upon becoming aware that an emergency has occurred

or is threatening to occur shall ensure that the Mayor or designated alternate is advised.

(ii) Maintain records and files of decisions made and logs made for the purpose of conducting a debriefing, post emergency reporting and updating community’s emergency plan and program.

(iii) Contact Provincial Emergency Operations Centre upon being notified of an emergency situation and apprise the Duty Officer of the situation.

(iv) Ensure proper communications are in place at Emergency Operations Centre and at Emergency Site and that a proper link is established between the two locations.

(v) Ensure proper set-up and function of the Emergency Operations Centre.

(vi) Register Emergency Control Group members at the Emergency Operations Centre site.

(vii) Ensure that proper security is in place for both the emergency site and the Emergency Operations Centre.

(viii) Provide up-to-date information on the developing emergency situation to Emergency Control Group and Emergency Management Ontario.

(ix) Ensure that Emergency Control Group have supplies (emergency response plan, resources, supplies, pens, maps and equipment)


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necessary to conduct emergency operations in the Emergency Operations Centre.

(x) Provide advice and clarification to the Emergency Control Group about the implementation of the Emergency Response Plan.

(xi) Liaise with County Social Services and community support agencies. (xii) Address any action items resulting from the activation of the

Emergency Response Plan. (xiii) Ensure Emergency Control Group is informed of implementation

needs of the Response Plan. (xiv) Sit on the Emergency Control Group.

2.4.10 Emergency Information Officer

The Emergency Information Officer reports to the Chief Administrative Officer during an emergency and will be responsible for the following:

(i) Ensure the dissemination all emergency information to the media and

public. (ii) Maintain personal log of all decisions made and actions taken. (iii) Establish a communication link with the Mayor and any other media

coordinators such as provincial, federal, private industry, public and private agencies.

(iv) Ensure proper groups are advised of the Emergency Information Centre telephone numbers such as the media, Emergency Control Group, Municipal staff.

(v) Coordinates all emergency information including media photograph sessions and interviews at the Emergency Operations Centre and emergency site.

(vi) Responsible for setting up and staffing the Emergency Information Centre, if required.

(vii) Liaise with Emergency Control Group to obtain up-to-date information for media in order to prepare and issue press releases, arrange media briefings and may be required to post emergency information on the internet.

(viii) Responsible for setting up a Citizen Enquiry Service, if required, to respond to inquiries from the public

(ix) Provide the Citizen Enquiry Service with the regular updates to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information is disseminated to the public.

(x) Provide emergency services, Emergency Control Group and municipal staff with designated telephone number(s) of Citizen Enquiry Service.

(xi) Ensure that the Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor approve all media releases prior to dissemination.

(xii) Ensure copies of all media releases are provided to Emergency Information Centre staff, citizen enquiry service, and Emergency Control Group and key media officers from other agencies.

(xiii) Monitor news coverage and ensure erroneous information is corrected.


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(xiv) Maintain copies of all media information pertaining to the emergency such as media releases, newspaper articles, etc.

(xv) Sit on Emergency Control Group.

2.4.11 Emergency Control Group Administrative Assistant (i) Provide assistance to Chief Administrative Officer with any of the

responsibilities outlined in 2.4.2. (ii) Maintain log of actions taken. (iii) Record important decisions and actions taken by the Emergency

Control Group. (iv) Keep maps and status boards up-to-date. (v) Notify and debrief support staff required to report to the Emergency

Operations Centre.

2.4.12 Administrative Manager (i) Initiate opening, staffing and operation of Emergency Operations

Centre switchboard and as situation dictates ensure operators are informed of Emergency Control Group member’s telephone numbers in the Emergency Operations Centre.

(ii) Arrange for printing of material as required (iii) Arrange for and coordinate clerical staff. (iv) Arrange for dissemination of information to Council as directed by

Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (v) Arrange for food and lodging for Emergency Control Group members,

as necessary. 2.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE

Upon being notified of an emergency situation, the members of the Emergency Control Group will assemble at the Municipality’s designated Emergency Operations Centre. 2.5.1 Function

The Emergency Operations Centre shall serve as the base of operations for the Emergency Control Group. The locations of these sites are detailed in Appendix N - “Procedures Manual”.

2.5.2 Activation

The Emergency Operations Centre shall be set up and staffed by members of the Emergency Control Group for the following levels of emergency response: Partial Activation and Full Activation. (Refer to Chapter 3 for an explanation of the emergency response levels).

2.5.3 Staffing and Equipment

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provide support for the Emergency Operations Centre shall be designated in advance, including alternates and relief’s, and arrangements shall be made for calling them in when required. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the readiness of equipment, supplies, and support staff for the Emergency Operations Centre. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator shall also ensure that maps, plans, and key pieces of equipment can be quickly transported to the alternate Emergency Operations Centre.

2.5.4 Operating Cycle

Upon attending at the Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Control Group members will be briefed by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator on the emergency situation and will make decisions with respect to the appropriate composition of the Control Group taking into consideration the emergency and the expertise required to properly manage the situation. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will be directed to contact those support agencies required to manage the emergency. The Emergency Control Group members will establish an operating cycle consisting of specified meeting times and length of meetings and work schedule. It shall be the responsibility of the Chief Administrative Officer to ensure adherence to the operating cycle and to convene Emergency Control Group meetings and to arrange for agendas for the meetings. The Emergency Control Group Administrative Assistant so designated by the Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible for maintaining status boards, maps and information in the Emergency Operations Centre to aid the Emergency Control Group in their meetings. This information will be prominently displayed and will be kept up to date by the Emergency Control Group Administrative Assistant.

2.6 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE SUPPORT STAFF:

The following staff may be required to attend the Emergency Operations Centre to provide support, logistics and advice to the Emergency Control Group.

2.6.1 Treasurer or Alternate

(i) If necessary, upon becoming aware that an emergency has occurred

or is threatening to occur, ensure that the Chief Administrative Officer or alternate to Chief Administrative Officer is advised to activate the Emergency Operations Centre notification procedures.

(ii) Maintain a personal log of all actions taken. (iii) Provide information and advice on financial matters and information

systems as they relate to the emergency. (iv) Liaise, if necessary, with treasurers from neighboring municipalities. (v) Maintain record of all expenses.


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(vi) Ensure payment and settlement of all legitimate invoices and claims incurred during the emergency in a timely manner.

(vii) Procure appropriate sources of funding for emergency such as the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program.

2.6.2 Assistant to the Treasurer or Alternate:

(i) Assist Treasurer with any of the duties outlined in 2.6.1 (ii) Maintain a log of actions taken

2.6.3 Technology Services: (i) Ensure that the Emergency Operations Centre has connectivity to the

Municipality of Kincardine central network if available, including high speed internet for additional communication support

(ii) Maintain a log of actions taken. (iii) Provide equipment and staff resources as necessary to support

computers including email and internet requirements of Emergency Control Group members

(iv) Assist the Emergency Control Group with information technology needs

2.6.4 Solicitor or Alternate:

(i) Provide legal advice, as requested, to the Emergency Control Group

or any member of the Emergency Control Group as they apply to the actions of the Municipality and their response to an emergency.

(ii) Maintain a log of actions taken

2.6.5 Emergency Coordinator Amateur Radio Emergency Services or Alternate The Amateur Radio Emergency Service Emergency Coordinator will be deployed by and report to the Community Emergency Management Coordinator and will be responsible for the following: (i) Activate emergency notification procedures of the Bruce County

Amateur Radio Emergency Services operators. (ii) Maintain a log of actions taken. (iii) Ensure that the Emergency Operations Centre Amateur Radio

Emergency Service station is properly equipped and staffed and work to correct any problems that may arise

(iv) Maintain an inventory of community and private sector communications equipment and facilities that could, in an emergency, be used to augment existing communications equipment.

(v) Make arrangements for acquiring additional communication resources during an emergency.


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2.6.6 Outside Agencies:

During an emergency many agencies may be required to work with the Emergency Control Group. Some of these agencies include the Emergency Management Ontario, Hospitals, Conservation Authorities, School Boards, Industries, Volunteer Groups, and Social Service organizations such as the Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, Salvation Army, and Victim Services. The following services or agencies may be required to attend at the Emergency Operations Centre or to provide support to the Emergency Control Group, and when required they will be responsible for their respective areas of expertise. Notification of their attendance will be through one of the members of the Community Control Group upon consultation with the Emergency Control Group.

2.6.7 Support Services

(i) Emergency Management Ontario (ii) Bruce Power (iii) Ontario Power Generation (iv) Hydro One (v) Westario Power (vi) Telephone and Wireless Companies (vii) Emergency Coordinator for Amateur Radio Emergency Services (viii) Conservation Authorities (ix) Service Clubs (x) School Boards and Private Schools (xi) Local Church Groups (xii) Industry (xiii) Campers/Seasonal Residential Areas (xiv) Ministry of Transportation and Communications (xv) Hospitals (xvi) Nursing Homes/Retirement Homes (xvi) Red Cross (xvii) St. John’s Ambulance (xviii) Salvation Army (xix) Victim Services (xx) Any other officials or expertise from the public or private sector that

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2.7 THE SITE MANAGER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY 2.7.1 Emergency Site Management:

Coordination of the emergency site is essential to the emergency response. It involves the management and coordination of all responding agencies at the site with an overall command. This on site management and coordination is the responsibility of an “Emergency Site Manager” who is appointed at the onset of the emergency usually by the Emergency Control Group, if not already assumed by the responding agency.

2.7.2 Appointment

The Emergency Control Group, choosing from the lead agency involved, will appoint the Emergency Site Manager in the specific type of emergency. Once appointed, this individual will no longer be responsible for the operations or command of their agency, but rather will be responsible for managing and coordinating the overall emergency situation at the site. The appointment of the Site Manager can change throughout the course of the emergency response depending upon the circumstances of the response. The change of the site manager is usually made by the Emergency Control Group. This follows standard practice of implementing a Unified Command through the Incident Management System (IMS).

2.7.3 Relationship with Emergency Operations Centre

Once appointed, the Site Manager shall report directly to the Emergency Control Group. Site Manager will be the point of communication for the Emergency Control Group with the emergency site; their eyes and ears. The site manager will be connected to the Emergency Operations Centre through the most reliable form of communication available. The Site Manager is responsible for keeping the Emergency Control Group advised and updated about the emergency situation, for maintaining the site response to the emergency at hand, and for coordinating the emergency response at the site. Once assigned, the Site Manager will convey emergency management needs such as staffing, equipment, communication and other resources to the Emergency Control Group who will respond by procuring these and providing them to the site. The Emergency Control Group will be responsible for providing the site manager with the assistance required and requested to the emergency site and to maintain public safety and order to the rest of the community.

2.7.4 Site Manager Responsibilities

(i) The Emergency Site Manager will be responsible for many of the

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(iii) Establish an Emergency Command Post (iv) Establish an appropriate chain of command (v) Determine the senior representatives of emergency services

attending at the emergency site. (vi) Arrange and conduct site meetings with other senior emergency

representatives at the site and consult with them in order to maintain a coordinated approach to the emergency response.

(vii) Maintain knowledge of resources (human and equipment) available at the emergency site.

(viii) Manage the resources at the site (ix) Provide for the needs of those attending to the emergency situation,

including meals, water, fuel, special equipment, etc. (x) Obtain ongoing vital information about the emergency situation (xi) Establish and maintain a good communication system with the

Emergency Operations Centre and those at the site. 2.8 JOINT COMMUNITY CONTROL GROUP

In some emergency situations, and where considered feasible, the County and local Municipal Control Group(s) may consult and decide to request that two or more Emergency Control Groups be formed into one joint Emergency Control Group. The establishment of a combined group will be known as a Joint Emergency Control Group. Given the degree and severity at which emergencies can strike, the decision to establish a Joint Emergency Control Group may be made after consideration of the items listed in Section 2.3 The decision to form a Joint Emergency Control Group shall be vested with the Head of Council of each Emergency Control Group involved, the Chief Administrative Officer’s of each Emergency Control Group and Community Emergency Management Coordinator based upon the advice and recommendation of each individual Emergency Control Group involved in the Emergency. Once a decision has been made to establish a Joint Emergency Control Group, the Head’s of Council, Chief Administrative Officers and Community Emergency Management Coordinator shall be responsible for meeting to determine the appropriate composition of the Joint Emergency Control Group taking into account the emergency situation at hand and the composition of each of the individual Emergency Control Groups.

2.9 EMERGENCY INFORMATION CENTRE

2.9.1 Function

The Emergency Information Centre is a municipal facility that may be set up to provide:

(i) directions to the public on measures that should be taken to ensure

their health and safety and (ii) a central outlet for the timely dissemination of emergency information

to the media and the public in a direct and forthright manner.


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2.9.2 Activation

The Emergency Information Centre may be set up and staffed during Partial Activation or Full Activation, or at anytime the Emergency Control Group so chooses.


If established at the primary location, the Emergency Information Centre will utilize the equipment assembled and stored there.

2.10 TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE 2.10.1 Function

A Traffic Control Centre may be established to direct and coordinate an evacuation or other emergency operation. The location of the Traffic Control Centre is detailed in Appendix N - Procedures Manual”.

2.10.2 Activation

The Traffic Control Centre may be set up and staffed during Partial Activation or Full Activation, or at anytime the Emergency Control Group so chooses.


If established at the primary location, the Traffic Control Centre will utilize the existing equipment and staffing arrangements stored there.

2.11 RECEPTION EVACUATION CENTRE

2.11.1 Function

Reception Centres may be set up to receive and provide emergency social services to evacuees from the emergency area if evacuations are ordered. The locations of the Reception Centres are detailed in the emergency plan procedures manual and will be provided to the public during an emergency through local media outlets.

2.11.2 Activation

Reception Centres may be set up and staffed during Partial Activation or Full Activation, or at any time the Emergency Control Group so chooses.


The County of Bruce Social Services Department is responsible for the operation of all Reception Centres set up in the Municipality.


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2.12 COMMUNICATIONS

2.12.1 Telephone

All of the emergency centres are currently linked through the telephone system, which permits voice and fax communications between the centres. In the case of the primary Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Information Centre, and Traffic Control Centre, special telephone lines have been installed and a small number of these are maintained as ‘live’ lines, while the majority must be activated for emergency use.

2.12.2 Amateur Radio

All emergency centres in this municipal plan shall have available back up radio communications. The centres in this radio ‘net’ shall include the Emergency Operations Centre, and if established: the Emergency Information Centre, Reception/Evacuee Centres, the County Emergency Operations Centre, and the Red Cross Central Registry & Enquiry Bureau. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service has assumed responsibility for providing this service.

2.12.3 Priority Access Dialing It shall be the responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure that essential telephone lines needed to make outgoing calls during an emergency are covered by the Priority Access Dialing.


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CHAPTER 3

NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE 3.1 NOTIFICATION

Normally, police, fire, ambulance or the roads department will discover emergencies during their course of day-to-day operations. However, any member of the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group, upon receipt of a warning either real or potential, has the responsibility to ensure that the Municipality’s Emergency Notification System is activated by contacting the Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management Coordinator or in the Community Emergency Management Coordinator’s absence, the alternate(s). It will be the responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate to ensure that the emergency notification procedures for the Municipality of Kincardine are properly activated and that all members (primary or their alternate(s)) are contacted and advised to attend at the designated Emergency Operations Centre. There may also be situations where the Emergency Notification Procedures will be used to place Control Group members on standby, to simply make them aware of a potential emergency or as part of a training exercise. As part of the notification procedures, Emergency Management Ontario’s Provincial Emergency Operation Centre will be contacted and the Provincial Emergency Operation Centre will be apprised of the emergency situation. Notifying the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will be the responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate upon being notified of the emergency situation.

3.2 RESPONSE LEVELS AND INITIAL ACTIONS

NOTE: For response levels and initial actions during a nuclear emergency,

see APPENDIX “B” – “Nuclear Emergency”

When it appears that an emergency situation is imminent or has occurred but an emergency has not yet been declared, municipal employees may take such action as is necessary and as provided for under this emergency plan in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Municipality of Kincardine and to protect property.


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TABLE 3.1: EMERGENCY RESPONSE LEVELS AND INITIAL ACTIONS

RESPONSE LEVEL

INITIAL ACTIONS (BY MUNICIPALITY)

1.

ROUTINE MONITORING (Category 1)

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator, the Administrative Fire Chief, and the Head - Emergency Control Group will monitor the situation from their normal workplaces or homes. In a nuclear emergency, Ontario Provincial Police and GBHU will also be notified.

2.

PARTIAL ACTIVATION (Category 2)

Organizations contacted by the Municipality’s Emergency Notification System shall be placed on standby (All individuals should remain available at their offices or homes, as appropriate.)

Organizations contacted by the Municipality’s Emergency Notification System shall undertake further internal and external notifications placing their contacts on standby.

The Emergency Control Group may assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre to monitor the situation.

The Emergency Operations Centre shall consider the advisability of fully activating the Traffic Control Plan, and shall so order, if appropriate.

The organizations responsible for the other emergency centres (Emergency Information Centre, Traffic Control Centre, Reception/Evacuee Centres) shall ensure that these centres can become fully operational without undue delay.

The Administrative Fire Chief, Police Commander, the Director of Emergency Medical Services, or the Community Emergency Management Coordinator are authorized to take such actions as are deemed appropriate and necessary to mitigate the effects of an emergency without the Head - Emergency Control Group having yet declared a state of emergency.

3.

FULL ACTIVATION (Category 3)

Organizations contacted by the Municipality’s Emergency Notification System shall report to their places of duty as appropriate and fully activate their own emergency plans and procedures.

Organizations contacted by the Municipality’s Emergency Notification System shall undertake further internal and external notifications informing their contacts of the level of response.

The Emergency Control Group shall assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre to monitor the situation or to co-ordinate the emergency response.

The Emergency Operations Centre shall consider the advisability of fully activating the Traffic Control Plan, and shall so order, if appropriate.

Actions ordered by Emergency Control Group including Public Alerting shall be implemented, if required.


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3.2.1 Routine Monitoring (Category 1)

Routine Monitoring should be implemented when a situation requires monitoring by the municipality. Generally, this response level would be adopted in reaction to a small chemical release, which is quickly controlled and contained. The chemical release will probably produce no environmental effects, although it is an event which municipal officials should be notified of. If the response level to be adopted is Routine Monitoring, either the Police Commander, Administrative Fire Chief or Director of Emergency Medical Services shall notify the Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator and the Head - Emergency Control Group who will monitor the situation from their normal workplaces or homes. In a nuclear emergency, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator will be notified by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, who in turn will contact the appropriate members of the Emergency Control Group as per Appendix B – “Nuclear Emergency”

3.2.2 Partial Activation (Category 2)

Partial Activation should be implemented when a situation requires the municipal emergency response organization to be placed on standby. A community emergency is not imminent but the situation has the potential to deteriorate, thus becoming a serious threat to the community. Generally, this response level would be adopted in reaction to a chemical spill under control at a plant site, which has the potential to get worse. It may also refer to a spill from road or rail transport equipment. It is not an “immediate” concern to downwind residents, even though some of the spill plume may travel off-site. If the response level to be adopted is Partial Activation, either the Police Commander or Administrative Fire Chief shall notify the Municipal Community Emergency Management Coordinator. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator, in turn, shall notify the full emergency response organization as set out in the Notification Procedure (Chapter 3). The Municipal Response shall consist of: (i) Organizations contacted by the Municipality’s Emergency Notification

System shall be placed on standby (All individuals should remain available at their offices or homes, as appropriate.)

(ii) Organizations contacted by the Municipality’s Emergency Notification System shall undertake further internal and external notifications placing their contacts on standby.

(iii) The Emergency Control Group shall assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre to monitor the situation.


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(iv) The Emergency Operations Centre shall consider the advisability of fully activating the Traffic Control Plan, and shall so order, if appropriate.

(v) The organization responsible for the other Emergency Centres (Emergency Information Centre, Traffic Control Centre, Reception Centres) shall ensure that these centres can become fully operational without undue delay.

(vi) The Administrative Fire Chief, the Police Commander, the Director of Emergency Medical Services or the Community Emergency Management Coordinator are authorized to take such actions as are deemed appropriate and necessary to mitigate the effects of an emergency without the Head - Emergency Control Group having yet declared a state of emergency.

3.2.3 Full Activation (Category 3)

Full Activation should be implemented when a situation requires the municipal emergency response organization to be fully activated. A community emergency requiring a controlled and coordinated response has occurred or is imminent. Generally, this response level would be adopted in reaction to a large or uncontrolled spill of a toxic chemical that has left the plant boundaries or the site of a transportation accident and has the potential to affect downwind residents. There may be a need for downwind residents to take shelter or to be evacuated. If the response level to be adopted is Full Activation, the Police Commander, a Fire Chief or the Director of Emergency Medical Services shall notify the Municipal Community Emergency Management Coordinator. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator, in turn, shall notify the full emergency response organization as set out in the Notification Procedure (Chapter 3).

The Municipal Response shall consist of:

(i) Organizations contacted by Municipality’s Emergency Notification

System shall report to their places of duty and fully activate their own emergency plans and procedures.

(ii) Organizations contacted by Municipality’s Emergency Notification System shall undertake further internal and external notifications informing their contacts of the level of response.

(iii) The Emergency Control Group shall assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre to monitor the situation.

(iv) The Emergency Operations Centre shall consider the advisability of fully activating the Traffic Control Plan, and shall so order, if appropriate.

(v) Actions ordered by the Emergency Operations Centre shall be implemented including the set up and staffing of other emergency centres and Public Alerting (see 3.3).


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3.3 PUBLIC ALERTING

NOTE: For Public Alerting actions during a nuclear emergency, see

APPENDIX “B” – “Nuclear Emergency”

3.3.1 The emergency public alerting system is the system used to warn the public that an emergency exists within the community or that some action is required on their part. The emergency public alerting systems is comprised of police and fire vehicles equipped with sirens and public address systems and the Community Alert auto dial phone system. Local media may also be used (see 3.3.6)

3.3.2 Authority to initiate the emergency public alerting system shall

come from either the: Mayor of Municipality; or Chief Administrative Officer of Municipality; or Administrative Fire Chief Community Emergency Management Coordinator

3.3.3 Either the Police Commander or the Municipal Community

Emergency Management Coordinator shall direct or arrange for public alerting using police and/or fire vehicles.

3.3.4 Generally, the public alerting system will only be used when there

is an urgent need to shelter people, warn the residents of a specific area, or to order a protective action (such as a chemical spill or release). Public alerting may be ordered for the whole Municipality or any part thereof.

3.3.5 The Ontario Provincial Police Service shall be responsible for

carrying out public alerting in the Municipality when this action has been ordered, with the assistance of the Municipality of Kincardine Fire Department.

3.3.6 Whenever the public alerting system is initiated, the Emergency

Control Group shall request through the Emergency Information Officer that the Designated Media broadcast an appropriate notification message immediately afterwards.

3.3.7 Residents will be expected (through Public Education) when alerted

to go inside and tune in to a Radio/TV Station selected as Designated Media to listen for information and instructions. Residents should also follow the guidelines outlined in the Bruce Telecom Phone Directory “RED PAGES”. Residents must find shelter since shelter is the best response to a chemical spill emergency. Even a poorly sealed building or vehicle provides some protection against a release;


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Residents, if caught in a chemical spill emission and they cannot find shelter, must move so they are upwind of the spill.


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CHAPTER 4

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 4.1 GENERAL

Whenever an emergency occurs or threatens to occur within the borders of Municipality of Kincardine, the initial and primary responsibility for managing the response shall be vested with the affected local municipality. In these cases, it will be the responsibility of the Chief Administrative Officer or designated alternate to ensure that the Mayor notifies and advises the Warden for the County of the local emergency situation. In addition, the local municipality is responsible for advising the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, its Neighboring Municipalities, its Member of Parliament, its Provincial Member of Parliament and the Public.

4.2 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

Upon notification that such an emergency exists, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator will then cause Municipality of Kincardine notification system to be activated alerting Emergency Control Group members of the local emergency situation and advising them to remain on standby. The Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group may request additional assistance and resources from the County of Bruce by contacting the Warden of the County without the County assuming control over the emergency situation. Upon being notified by the Head of Council of a local municipality that an emergency has been declared, the County of Bruce Chief Administrative Officer will authorize the activation of the County’s Emergency Operation Centre and will have Emergency Control Group members contacted to assemble at the designated Emergency Operations Centre.

4.3 DECLARATION OF A MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY (see APPENDIX “I”)

The decision to declare a Municipal Emergency in all or part of the Municipality may be made by Municipal Emergency Control Group upon consideration of the following:

(i) When resources of the affected local municipality become extended such

that the local Emergency Services can no longer effectively control or support the emergency, the Mayor or designate of the local municipality may request, in consultation with the local Emergency Control Group, that the Municipality declare an emergency. Members of the local Emergency Control Group will respond to the local Emergency Operation Centre to provide support and assistance; or

(ii) The Emergency Control Group has determined that the emergency situation,

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capable maintaining an adequate response to the emergency situation. Alternatively, the County may recommend the establishment of a Joint Community Control Group comprised of members of the affected municipalities and the County to manage the situation; or

(iii) The Emergency Control Group has determined that the emergency includes

one of the hazards identified in this Plan such as a blizzard, ice storm, health epidemic that affects most of the population of the municipality; or

(iv) The Mayor, in consultation with the Emergency Control Group, determines

that the emergency is placing an extraordinary demand (personnel, materials and/or financial) on the resources of the municipality.

4.4 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE

Once an emergency has been declared, request for assistance can be made to the following at any time without the Municipality loosing authority or control over the emergency operations. (i) A neighboring municipality with whom the municipality has established

Mutual Aid or Emergency Assistance Agreement. (ii) Emergency Management Ontario by contacting the Provincial Emergency

Operations Centre.

4.4.1 Mutual Assistance Agreements: In order to provide effective planning for emergency situations, municipalities may enter into mutual assistance agreements with neighboring municipalities. Mutual assistance agreements ensure aid required to effectively manage an emergency or disaster may be provided at the time of request. Aid can include such things as services, personnel, equipment and materials.

Mutual assistance agreements enable municipalities, in advance of an emergency to set the terms and conditions of the assistance which may be requested or provided. Municipalities requesting and providing assistance are therefore not required to negotiate the basic terms and conditions of the request at the time of an emergency and may request, offer or receive assistance according to the predetermined and mutually agreeable relationships. Section 13 (1) of the Emergency Management Act, as amended, provides the authority for the “council of a municipality to make an agreement with the Council of any other municipality or with any person for the provision of any personnel, service, equipment or material during an emergency”. The request or response to a request of a neighboring municipality is the responsibility of the Chief Administrative Officer or designate. The request to execute the Bruce County Mutual Aid Fire Agreement will be the responsibility of the Bruce County Fire Coordinator or designate. The


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request for such assistance and the execution of a mutual assistance agreement will be made in consultation with the Emergency Control Group. Alternatively, the request to execute a mutual assistance agreement with a neighboring municipality will be made by the Chief Administrative Officer

4.4.2 Request for Provincial Assistance

At its discretion, or by request of a municipality, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre may deploy a Community Officer to a local emergency to provide advice and assistance and to ensure liaison with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. However, when a community declares an emergency, Emergency Management Ontario will normally deploy a Community Officer to the local Emergency Operations Centre to assist the community with the Emergency Response. The Community Officer will be the link between the Municipality and the province for both provincial and, if necessary, federal assistance.

4.5 TERMINATING AN EMERGENCY (see APPENDIX “J”)

At anytime, the Head of Council, Council or the Premier of Ontario may declare that an emergency has been terminated. Once an emergency has been terminated, the Mayor shall ensure that the following are notified of the termination.

(i) Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (ii) Warden of Bruce County (iii) Neighboring Municipalities (iv) Local Member of Parliament (vii) Local Member of Provincial Parliament (vi) Public with assistance of the Emergency Information Officer

4.6 ONTARIO DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program is intended to alleviate some of the hardship suffered by private homeowners, farmers, small business enterprises and non-profit organizations, whose essential property has been damaged during a sudden and unexpected natural disaster. Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program provides funds to those who have sustained heavy losses for essential items such as shelter and “necessities of life”. Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program provides assistance when damages are so extensive that they exceed the financial resources of affected individuals, the municipality or community at large, but does not cover damages to privately owned, non-essential property, nor to essential property where private insurance is normally available. In the event of a natural disaster, individuals are expected to bear the initial responsibility for their losses. If the losses are so extensive that individuals


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cannot cope financially, the next level of support should come from the municipality and community at large. However, if the disaster were of such a size and extent that damages are widespread, the Province of Ontario, in conjunction with the federal government, would initiate the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is authorized to declare a “disaster area” and the Council for the Municipality of Kincardine, when asking for assistance under the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program must adopt a resolution outlining the municipality’s request for a disaster area declaration and whether all or a specified portion of the municipality is to be declared a disaster area. Certain damages caused by natural disaster affecting Municipal property may be eligible for provincial funding. A copy of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program will be available in the Municipality’s Emergency Operations Centres. A copy of the plan is also available from the Province of Ontario website.


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CHAPTER 5

RECOVERY PLAN 5.1 GENERAL

Once the urgent part of the emergency event is over, community officials must shift the focus to dealing with the longer term effects of the accident/event while at the same time attempting to restore conditions to normal. This part of the emergency plan is known as the “recovery phase”. The Emergency Control Group will determine when the emergency has entered the recovery phase. Normally, the emergency at that point would not constitute an actual or imminent threat to people and property requiring an immediate response. To facilitate a smooth transition to the execution of the recovery phase, the Emergency Control Group will continue to address all matters related to recovery until such time as a hand-over is formally made to the Recovery Committee (see Section 5.2 below) Operations and the sequence of their implementation during the recovery phase will depend greatly on the nature of the event that caused the emergency and its progression. An emergency declaration may or may not still be in place during recovery operations. It is advisable to maintain the emergency declaration during recovery to aid in volunteer management.

5.2 ORGANIZATION

Following a smooth transition to the recovery phase, the Emergency Control Group should delegate responsibility for further operations in connection with the emergency recovery to a Recovery Committee. The Recovery Committee may consist of:

(i) Public Works Manager (ii) Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Kincardine (iii) Head of Council or member of Council (iv) Administrative Fire Chief (v) Ontario Provincial Police (vI) Treasurer, Municipality of Kincardine (viI) Human Resources, Municipality of Kincardine (viiI) Community Emergency Management Coordinator

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Sub-committees may be struck to deal with specific areas of concern or issues, i.e. Human Needs, Infrastructures, Finance, Health and Social Services.

5.3 RECOVERY STRATEGY

During its initial and subsequent meetings, the Recovery Committee should develop a strategy which includes goals and a timeline for the recovery process. This strategy, which will be used to guide the work of the Recovery Committee, should incorporate any specific community needs which have been identified and any tasks identified through a review of the Committee’s responsibilities (Section 5.4 below). This strategy will also have to be periodically adjusted to reflect the progress made towards full recovery or to reflect changing/evolving concerns and issues. The Recovery Committee will report to the head of the Emergency Control Group on a regular basis to keep him/her informed on the status of the recovery process and any recommended expenditures. The head of the Emergency Control Group may at any time re-convene the Emergency Control Group to discuss issues outside the scope of the recovery committee’s duties.

5.4 RECOVERY COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

The following major responsibilities should be undertaken by the Recovery Committee:

(i) Assist municipalities in ensuring that the essential services and utilities

(hydro, water, telephone, mail delivery, sewers and waste disposal) are returned to service as soon as possible;

(ii) Ensure that public infrastructures, including roads, bridges, traffic lights and signs, etc. are repaired or replaced;

(iii) Assist municipalities in ensuring that structures and buildings within the community are in a safe condition and any remedial action that is required is taken to rectify any unsafe conditions;

(iv) Ensure that health standards are met throughout the Municipality; (v) Provide assistance to residents in the relocation and establishment of

temporary housing for affected persons; (vi) Assist residents in the provision of counseling sessions (victims’ counseling

services, critical incident stress debriefing for emergency workers and volunteers, as well as the general population);

(vii) Coordinate requests for funding support from other levels of government; (viii) Ensure that information on the recovery process and activities are

disseminated in a clear and timely manner to the public through regular bulletins and updates; and

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5.5 DISASTER DECLARATIONS AND DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE

A declaration of a disaster is usually made by the Mayor on behalf of the municipality in order to possibly receive disaster relief assistance from the Provincial or Federal Government with regards to the amount of damage inflicted upon the community. Once a Disaster Declaration has been made by the Municipality, the request is sent to the Province to determine if assistance can be provided, from what source and in what proportion (see 4.6) The Municipality can declare a disaster by resolution and request that the Province also declare the community a disaster area in order to receive (i) Provincial funding assistance towards damaged public infrastructure; (ii) The Municipality can also declare a disaster and request that the Province

also declare the community a disaster area for the purposes of relief assistance from the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program). Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program is intended to alleviate the hardship suffered by private homeowners, farming and small business enterprises whose essential property has been damaged in a natural calamity, such as a severe windstorm or flood. No assistance is available under this program to cover damages to public property or to privately owned non-essential property; and

(iii) The Municipality can also request, through local Members of Parliament, for Federal financial support. In the past, the Federal Government has provided financial assistance in the event of a large-scale disaster affecting the majority of a community. This financial assistance has normally been acquired through the Province.


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CHAPTER 6

COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 COMMUNICATIONS

A vital and integral part of any emergency management operation is communication, particularly between the Emergency Operations Centre and the Emergency Site Manager. This necessary communication requires a reliable and secure means of relaying information between the two emergency management locations. In order to ensure timely information for the benefit of the decision-making process, it is essential to maintain reliable systems of communication between the emergency site and the Emergency Operations Centre.

6.1.1 Telephone

Essential telephone numbers, including those of the Emergency Control Group are protected under the Priority Access Dialing System of Industry Canada. This database system is used to identify telephone landlines that are considered essential for emergencies and protects them by limiting the telephone line load on a telephone switch so that the priority lines can continue to be used when the telephone switch is fully loaded with traffic. When applied, Priority Access Dialing permits dialing from a phone that has been identified as essential. Most public pay phones are identified on the Priority Access Dialing system as well.

6.1.2 Radio

Radio Communications are least susceptible to damage or interruption in times of emergency. A radio relay dispatch system set up between the emergency site and the operations centre as well as radio communication with other communities will ensure that outside agencies will be well informed of the status of the emergency.

6.1.3 Other

Other forms of communication such as cellular phones, fax machines, email and Internet may be used to supplement or enhance emergency communications between Emergency Operations Centre, the Emergency Site, outside agencies and other communities. Care will be required when using alternate forms of communication to ensure security of information being disseminated.

6.1.4 Cell Phones

Cell phones are not recommended as a form of emergency communication. However, if cell sites are operating and functional this form of communications may be used to enhance emergency operations. It should be noted that this form of communication is not very secure. Limited cellular providers offer Priority Access Dialing for cellular phones.


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Essential municipal role players have their municipal cellular phones protected by this system.


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CHAPTER 7

PLAN MAINTENANCE, REVISION AND TESTING 7.1 INTERNAL PROCEDURES

Each service or agency involved or identified in this Plan shall be responsible for preparing their own emergency operating procedures and shall be responsible for training their staff on the emergency procedures and expectations during an emergency.

7.2 ANNUAL REVIEW

At a minimum, this plan will be reviewed annually through the use of appropriate and planned emergency exercises. Following the exercises, appropriate debriefing sessions will be held followed by the completion of debriefing reports, which will be utilized by the Community Emergency Management Program Committee and the Community Emergency Management Coordinator to make appropriate changes to the Plan.

7.3 AMENDMENTS

Amendments to the Plan require formal Council approval. Formal Council approval is not required for the following: changes or revisions to the appendices, or for minor editorial changes such as editorial changes to the text including page numbering, section numbering, reference changes or changes to references to provincial statutes

7.4 FLEXIBILITY

No Emergency Response Plan can anticipate all of the varied emergency situations that may arise in a changing community. During the course of the implementation of this plan in an emergency situation, members of the Emergency Control Group in the course of conducting their assigned roles and responsibilities may exercise flexibility. To ensure that the public health, safety and welfare of the community are paramount in the emergency response, minor deviations from the emergency response plan may be permitted.

7.5 LOCAL PLANS

All local municipalities are required to have their own emergency response plans. Local emergency response plans are encouraged to conform to the County of Bruce Emergency Response Plans. To ensure an overall coordinated effort, copies of the County of Bruce Emergency Response Plan and Appendix M –“Emergency Resource Handbook” will be distributed to local communities. Local communities are encouraged to provide copies of the same to the County of Bruce Community Emergency Management Coordinator.


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CHAPTER 8

APPENDIX “A”

GLOSSARY OF TERMS There is a need for common terminology that would be jointly understood by the public and private sectors. The following definitions, explanations and acronyms will be helpful during the development and implementation process. The following definitions come from various sources including the Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the Emergency Management Act, National Fire Protection Association, etc. Acceptable Down Time - The period of time a function or activity can be disrupted without significant impact to essential services, production, customer service, revenue, or public confidence. Each municipal and business activity must develop its individual Maximum Allowable Down Time. Also referred to as Maximum Allowable Recovery Time. Administrative Fire Chief - The Administrative Fire Chief of the Municipality of Kincardine Fire Department or Alternate Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Authority Having Jurisdiction - The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, a facility, or a procedure. Biological Agents - These are living organisms that cause disease, sickness and mortality in humans. Anthrax and Ebola are examples of biological agents. Buffer Zones - These zones are intended to separate the public and other facilities from the consequences of an incident involving hazardous materials. These zones describe the allowable land uses around a hazardous facility. The exclusion zone designates that no other land use is allowed adjacent to the facility. The extent of the exclusion zone is determined by the chemical and physical properties of the hazardous materials and the inventory quantities present in the facility. The next zone would allow for manufacturing, warehouses, open space (parkland, golf courses, etc). Then there would be a zone allowing commercial offices, and low-density residential. The final zone, farthest from the facility, would carry the designation of unrestricted land use and would allow all other uses including institutions and high-density residential. Business Continuity Program - An ongoing process supported by senior management and funded to ensure that necessary steps are taken to identify the impact of potential losses, maintain viable recovery strategies and recovery plans, and ensure continuity of services through staff training, plan testing, and maintenance. Business Resumption - See Recovery. Chief Administrative Officer - The Chief Administrative Officer or alternate for the Municipality of Kincardine.


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Chief Building Official - The Chief Building Official or alternate for the Municipality of Kincardine. Citizen Enquiry Service - A service established to respond to and redirect inquiries and reports from the public. Community - A political body/organization, within a defined boundary, having authority to adopt and enforce laws and provides services and leadership to its residents. This term includes upper and lower tier municipalities and First Nations. Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator - An individual officially designated by a community who is responsible and accountable for the community's emergency management program. The Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator must be, by definition, a municipal employee, as per the Municipal Act for the Municipality of Kincardine. Consequence - The outcome of an event or situation expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss, injury, disadvantage or gain. Critical Incident Stress Team - The Grey Bruce Critical Incident Stress Team is available for stress debriefing during and succeeding emergencies and major incidents by contacting one of the emergency service agencies. Critical Infrastructure - Interdependent, interactive, interconnected networks of institutions, services, systems and processes that meet vital human needs, sustain the economy, (protect public safety and security), and maintain continuity of and confidence in government. Damage Assessment - An appraisal or determination of the effects of a disaster on human, physical, economic, and natural resources. Declared Emergency - A signed declaration made in writing by the Head of Council or the Premier of Ontario in accordance with the Emergency Management Act. This declaration is usually based on a situation or an impending situation that threatens public safety, public health, the environment, critical infrastructure, property, and/or economic stability and exceeds the scope of routine community activity. Director of Emergency Medical Services - The Head of Emergency Medical Services (Land Ambulance) or alternate for the County of Bruce. Disaster - A widespread or severe emergency that seriously incapacitates a community. Municipal Operations Officer (MOO) - Chief Administrative Officer or alternate. Emergency - A situation or an impending situation caused by the forces of nature, an accident, and an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life or property. These situations could threaten public safety, public health, the environment, property, critical infrastructure and economic stability.


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Emergency Control Group - The Emergency Control Group operating from the Community Emergency Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating municipal emergency response and recovery activities; The Emergency Control Group usually includes leading community officials, emergency management representatives and other relevant staff. Emergency Control Group Administrative Assistant – provides assistance to the Emergency Control Group at the Emergency Operations Centre during an emergency by way of updating maps, status boards, utilizes Emergency Operations Centre resources, maintains major event log Emergency Information Centre - The location near the Emergency Operations Centre from which the media may gather for updated media releases and press conferences. This location will be determined by the Emergency Information Officer. Emergency Information Officer - The Emergency Information Officer or alternate for the Municipality of Kincardine. Emergency Management Coordinating Committee - The community emergency management coordinating committee is the critical management team that oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of a community emergency management program. Emergency Management - Organized and comprehensive program and activities taken to deal with actual or potential emergencies or disasters. These include mitigation against, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies or disasters. Emergency Management Ontario (Emergency Management Ontario) - Emergency Management Ontario is an organization within the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, government of the Province of Ontario. Emergency Management Ontario is responsible for monitoring, co-ordinating and assisting in the development and implementation of emergency management programs in Ontario. Emergency Management Program (Risk-Based) - A program that is based on a hazard identification and risk assessment process and leads to a comprehensive emergency management program that includes the four core components of mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Emergency Management Standards - Common criteria used to develop, implement and maintain an emergency management program in accordance with the recommended best practices. Emergency Operations Centre - The Emergency Operations Centre is a facility where the Emergency Control Group assembles to manage an emergency; Emergency Response - Coordinated public and private response to an emergency.


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Emergency Response Organization - Group or organization with staff trained in emergency response who are prepared and may be called upon to respond as part of the coordinated response to an emergency situation. Emergency Plan - A risk-based plan developed and maintained to respond to an emergency. This includes steps to guide the response effort, identifies persons, equipment, and resources for activation in an emergency and outlines how they will be coordinated. Emergency Site Manager - Public sector official (usually fire, police, ambulance or public works) at the site, in charge of coordinating resources and developing actions to resolve the emergency situation. Evacuee Centre - A facility to provide shelter, food and other services to a group of people who have been evacuated from an area. Evacuee Registration - A process to account for displaced persons. This process usually takes place at designated reception centres. Exercises - There are 4 main types of exercises and various sub-types: 1. Static Exercises: Static Exercises are almost always held in a single facility

using a seminar-type setting. There are four types of static exercises:

(i) Case Studies: Case Studies involve the examination of a particular case study - solutions or courses of action are outlined. In some exercises the case is presented in stages to present multiple or expanding problems and issues. Sources of case studies include local experience, past emergencies, or externally prepared studies written for training purposes.

(ii) Paper Exercises: Paper Exercises, like case studies, begin by presenting a problem or emergency. The key difference with a paper exercise is that information is provided to exercise players, through paper inputs in "real time" to simulate actual emergency events and messages

(iii) Tabletop Exercises: Tabletop Exercises expand on paper exercises by requiring the exercise players to describe their actions using maps, models, etc.

(iv) Synthetic Exercises: Synthetic Exercises use computers to generate incident events and evaluate player actions.

2. Communications Exercises: Communications exercises, through the use of

radios, fax machines, telephones, and/or computers, test the function and suitability of a community's emergency communications systems. There are two main types of communications exercises: (i) Notification Exercises: Notification Exercises test notification procedures.

They are very useful in ensuring the validity of existing contact information contained in the plan.

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Operations Centre and between emergency management/response partners.

3. Specialty Exercises: Specialty Exercises are designed to simulate response to

specific types of emergencies such as a biological attack, a hazardous materials spill, bomb threats etc. Although this type of exercise does not generally evaluate the entire emergency plan, it can be very useful in evaluating particular annexes of the plan and in the training/assessment of specific response capabilities.

4. Field Exercises: Field Exercises are larger-scale emergency simulations

involving an emergency site and, often, the activation of the community Emergency Operations Centre. This type of exercise generally involves physical response by emergency service organizations and may also include Emergency Operations Centre, outside organizations, and multiple jurisdictions. Field exercises offer numerous opportunities to evaluate the emergency response plan and the community's response capability.

Fire Co-ordinator - The person appointed by the Fire Marshal, under the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, to co-ordinate the Mutual Aid Plan, or appointed by the Fire Marshal to act in the absence of the fire co-ordinator. Framework - The "Framework for Community Emergency Management Programs” standard for community emergency management programs in Ontario, Functional Exercises - Limited involvement or simulation by field operations to test communication, preparedness, and deployment of operational resources. Hazard (1) - A risk that is a threat. Hazard (2) - An event or physical condition that has the potential to cause fatalities, injuries, property damage, infrastructure damage, agricultural loss, damage to the environment, interruption of business, or other types of harm or loss. Hazard Identification - The process of defining and describing a hazard, including its physical characteristics, magnitude and severity, probability and frequency, causative factors, and locations/areas affected. Hazardous Material - A substance (gas, liquid or solid) capable of creating harm to people, property and the environment, e.g. materials which are flammable, toxic, etc. Head of Council - The Head of Council or alternate (Acting Head of Council) for the Municipality. Incident Management System - The combination of facilities, equipment, staff, operating procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure with responsibility for the management of assigned resources to effectively respond to an incident or emergency/disaster. Inner Perimeter - A restricted area in the immediate vicinity of the emergency scene as established by the On-Scene Commanders (police/fire/ambulance). Access to the inner


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perimeter is restricted to those essential emergency personnel actively involved in the occurrence. Manager of Public Works - The Manager of Public Works or alternate for the Municipality of Kincardine. Maximum Allowable Recovery Time - See Acceptable Down Time Medical Officer of Health - Medical Officer of Health or alternate for the County of Bruce. Mitigation - Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the effects of an emergency or disaster. Mitigation Plan - Based on the community risk assessment, each community should implement a strategy and plan to eliminate hazards or mitigate the effects of hazards that cannot be eliminated. A mitigation plan should contain details on activities planned to eliminate or reduce the degree of risk to life, property, and environment from the identified hazards. Municipality - Municipality means Municipality of Kincardine. Mutual Aid Agreements - An agreement developed between two or more emergency services to render aid to the parties of the agreement. These types of agreements can include the private sector emergency services when appropriate Mutual Assistance Agreement - An agreement developed between two or more jurisdictions to render assistance to the parties of the agreement. Jurisdictions covered with these types of agreements could include neighboring municipalities, regions, provinces or nations. On-Scene Media Information Centre - The location at or near the scene from which the media may gather for updated media releases and press conferences. This location will be determined by the designated On-Scene media spokesperson, with the approval of the Emergency Site Manager. On-Scene Media Spokesperson - The On-Scene media spokesperson is appointed by the Emergency Site Manager at the time of the emergency. This person is responsible for coordinating the fast, accurate dissemination of information to the media from the Emergency Control Group. On-Scene Media Information Centre - The spokesperson will also work closely with the emergency information officer to ensure that information released to the media from the scene is consistent with information being released from the Emergency Operations Centre media information centre. Ontario Emergency Response Team - An emergency response team that is dispatched to a contiguous province to co-ordinate emergency response and mutual assistance.


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Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Commander - The Head of the local Ontario Provincial Police or alternate. Outer Perimeter - 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. Partnerships Toward Safer Communities Program - A program developed and implemented by Emergency Management Ontario and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs for joint community/industry emergency management program co-operation and integration where hazardous facilities exist. Provincial Emergency Response Team - An emergency response team that is dispatched to a community to co-ordinate provincial emergency response. Provincial Emergency Operations Centre – The Emergency Operations Centre for Emergency Management Ontario, central point of contact during an emergency Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan – the legislation used to prepare for and manage a nuclear emergency in the Province of Ontario Preparedness - Actions taken prior to an emergency or disaster to ensure an effective response. These actions include the formulation of an emergency response plan, a business continuity plan, training, exercises, and public awareness and education Prevention - Actions taken to prevent an emergency or disaster. Private Sector - A business or industry not owned or managed by any level of government. Probability - The likelihood of something happening. Public Awareness Program - Provides generic information to the broader public to raise awareness about emergency management and suggests ways to reduce the risk of loss of life and property damage in the event of an emergency. Public Education Program - Provides focused information to a target audience to educate about protective actions to reduce the risk of life and property damage, in the event of an emergency. For example, for communities located in a high-risk flood area, the public should know what measures should be taken in the event of a flood. Public Sector - A particular element or component of government (i.e. police, fire and public works, of a municipal, provincial or federal government). Reception Centre - Usually located outside the impact zone of the emergency, the reception centre is a place to which evacuees can go to register, receive assistance for basic needs, information and referral to a shelter if required.


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Recovery - Actions taken to recover from an emergency or disaster. Recovery Plan - A risk-based emergency plan that is developed and maintained to recover from an emergency or disaster. Representative Ambulance Service - A designated representative of the Bruce County Emergency Medical Services. Response - Actions taken to respond to an emergency or disaster. Response Organization - Group or organization with personnel trained in local emergency response, whether medical or not, who are prepared and may be called upon to respond as part of the coordinated response to an emergency situation e.g., industrial response teams, etc. Risk - A chance or possibility of danger, loss, injury, or other adverse consequences. Risk Assessment - Identification of risks to public safety, public health, the environment, property, critical infrastructure and economic stability from natural, human-caused and technological sources/activities, and evaluation of the importance of the activity to the continued operation of the community. The vulnerability of the community to each activity should also be evaluated. Shall - Indicates a mandatory requirement Should - Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required Social Services Support Group - The group of Social Service Department Staff responsible for the dissemination of information between the Commissioner of Social Services and the Reception/Evacuation Centre Managers. This group is also involved in obtaining resources required by the Commissioner and/or the Reception/Evacuation Centre(s). Solicitor - The Solicitor as contracted by the Municipality of Kincardine. Terrorism - It is the unlawful and intentional use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, a civilian population or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives. Threat - Any event that has the potential to disrupt or destroy critical infrastructure, or any element thereof. Threat includes accidents, natural hazards as well as deliberate attacks. Transportation Co-ordinator - During an emergency, a Transportation Co-ordinator may be appointed by the Emergency Control Group. Triage - 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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Unified Command - In an Incident Management System, Unified Command is a unified team effort which allows all agencies with responsibility for the incident, either geographical or functional, to manage an incident by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies. This is accomplished without losing or abdicating agency authority, responsibility, or accountability. Victim Services - The group of volunteers available as needed to assist victims of unusual circumstances of trauma. Vulnerability - The degree of susceptibility and resilience of the community and environment to hazards, the characteristics of a community or system in terms of its capacity to anticipate, cope with and recover from events.


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ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

ARES - Amateur Radio Emergency Service CACC - Central Ambulance Communications Centre CCAC - Community Care Access Centre ECG - Emergency Control Group CEMC - Community Emergency Management

Coordinator EOC - Emergency Operations Centre ESM - Emergency Site Manager EMS - Emergency Medical Services ECG - Emergency Control Group EIO - Emergency Information Officer EIC - Emergency Information Centre IMS - Incident Management System MOEE - Ministry of the Environment and Energy MOH - Medical Officer of Health MOHLTC - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care MTO - Ministry of Transportation OPP - Ontario Provincial Police PAD - Priority Access Dialing PADs - Public Action Directives TCC - Traffic Control Centre


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APPENDIX “B” NUCLEAR EMERGENCY November 2015


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TABLE OF CONTENTS – NUCLEAR EMERGENCY

PAGE

Chapter 1 - General ............................................................................................. 61

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................ 61 1.1 Definition of “Municipality” ................................................................... 61 1.2 Scope ...................................................................................................... 62

1.3 Host Municipality …………………………………………………………….62

Chapter 2 - Planning Basis ............................................................................... 63

2.0 Introduction ............................................................................................ 63 2.1 Emergency Notification Categories ..................................................... 63

2.1.1 Notification Categories 2.1.2 Liquid Emission

2.2 Emergency Planning Zone .................................................................... 64 2.2.1 Contiguous Zone ......................................................................... 65 2.2.2 Primary Zone ............................................................................... 65

2.2.3 Secondary Zone Figure 2.1 Primary Zone and Response Sectors ..................... 65 Figure 2.2 Response Sector Boundaries .................................. 65

Figure 2.3 Secondary Zone Sectors……………………………. 68

Chapter 3 - Concept of Operationn ................................................................ 69

3.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 69 3.2 Initial Response ..................................................................................... 70

3.2.1 Routine Monitoring ..................................................................... 70 3.2.2 Enhanced Monitoring ................................................................. 71 3.2.3 Partial Activation ......................................................................... 72 3.2.4 Full Activation ............................................................................. 72

Chapter 4 - Provincial and Municipal Emergency Organization .......... 73

4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 73 4.2 Provincial Emergency Operations Centre ........................................... 73 4.3 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) .................................................. 74 Figure 4.1 Emergency Response Organization Layout ...................... 76 4.4 Emergency Control Group - Specific Responsibilities ....................... 75

4.4.1 Head Emergency Control Group ................................................ 77 4.4.2 Chief Administrative Officer ....................................................... 77 4.4.3 Community Emergency Management Coordinator .................. 78 4.4.4 Administrative Manager ............................................................. 78 4.4.5 Medical Officer of Health ............................................................ 79 4.4.6 Ontario Provincial Police Representative ................................. 80


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4.4.7 Bruce County Ontario Works Representative ........................ 80 4.4.8 Bruce Power Liaison Officer ...................................................... 80 4.4.9 Office of the Fire Marshal & Emergency Management Officer 81 4.4.10 Manager Public Works ............................................................... 82 4.4.11 Administrative Fire Chief ............................................................ 82 4.4.12 Emergency Information Officer .................................................. 82

4.5 Municipal Emergency Organization - Support Functions .................. 83

Chapter 5 - Municipal Emergency Centres ................................................. 83

5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 83 5.2 Emergency Operations Centre ........................................................... 83 5.3 Emergency Information Centre .......................................................... 84 5.4 Reception/Evacuee Centre .................................................................. 84 5.5 Emergency Worker Centre .................................................................. 85 5.6 Traffic Control Centre .......................................................................... 85 5.7 Host Municipality ................................................................................. 86

Chapter 6 - Emergency Communications ................................................... 86

6.1 Landline Telephones ............................................................................. 86 6.2 Additional Phones and Pagers ............................................................. 86 6.3 Agency Radios ....................................................................................... 87 6.4 Amateur Radio Emergency Services ................................................... 87 6.5 Others ..................................................................................................... 87

Chapter 7 - Emergency Notification & Information .................................. 88

7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 88 7.2 Municipal Emergency Response Organization ................................... 88 7.3 Emergency Notification Back-Up Plan ................................................. 89 Figure 7.1 Municipal Primary Notification Plan ................................... 90 Figure 7.2 Municipal Notification List .................................................. 91 7.4 Public Alerting System .......................................................................... 92

7.4.1 General ......................................................................................... 92 7.4.2 Requirement ................................................................................ 92 7.4.3 System Description ..................................................................... 92 7.4.4 Criteria for Activation ................................................................. 93 7.4.5 Responsibilities ........................................................................... 93 Figure 7.3 Siren Locations .................................................................... 95

Chapter 8 - Public Information & Direction ................................................. 96

8.0 Introduction ............................................................................................ 96 8.1 Emergency Information ......................................................................... 96

8.1.1 Lower Level Response .............................................................. 96 8.1.2 Higher Level Response ............................................................. 97 8.1.3 Provincial Emergency Information Section (EIS) ..................... 97


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8.1.4 Municipal Emergency Information Centre (EIC) ....................... 97 8.1.5 Emergency Information Centre Functions ............................... 99 8.1.6 Emergency Information Officer ................................................. 99

8.2 Public Inquiries & Information ............................................................ 100 8.3 Emergency Bulletins ........................................................................... 101

Chapter 9 - Municipal Emergency Operations ......................................... 102

9.0 Overview ............................................................................................... 102 9.1 Command and Control ........................................................................ 102 9.2 Precautionary Measures ..................................................................... 103

9.2.1 Closing Beaches, Parks, Recreation Areas ............................ 103 9.2.2 Closing Workplaces .................................................................. 104 9.2.3 Traffic & Entry Control .............................................................. 105

9.3 Protective Measures ............................................................................ 105 9.3.1 Evacuation ................................................................................. 105 9.3.2 Directing Evacuations .............................................................. 107 9.3.3 Evacuation Arrangements ........................................................ 107 9.3.4 Bruce Power - Evacuation ....................................................... 108 9.3.5 Monitoring and Decontamination ........................................... 108 9.3.6 Municipal Evacuation Procedures/Actions ............................. 109 9.3.7 Sheltering ................................................................................. 111 9.3.8 Thyroid Blocking ..................................................................... 112

9.4 Ingestion Control Measures ................................................................ 113 9.5 Venting of Containment for a Delayed Mission ................................. 113

Chapter 10 - Municipal Emergency Operations-Recovery Phase ..... 115

10.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 115 10.2 Recovery Phase Emergency Zones ................................................... 115 10.3 Recovery Phase Emergency Management Organization ................. 115

10.3.1 Emergency Control Group 10.3.2 Evacuee Assistance Centre

10.4 Emergency Information Centre .......................................................... 116 Figure 10.1 Municipal Emergency Organization ............................... 118

Chapter 11 - Emergency Worker Safety ..................................................... 119

11.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 119 11.2 Definition of an Emergency Worker ................................................... 119 11.3 Emergency Worker Centre & Remote Exposure Control Desk ........ 119 11.4 Sector Safety Status ............................................................................ 120 11.5 Radiation Protection of Emergency Workers .................................... 122

Figure 11.1 Emergency Workers Safety - Guidelines for Assigning Sector Safety Status in a Nuclear Emergency


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Chapter 12 - Training and Education

12.1 Training ................................................................................................. 124

Chapter 13 - Exercises and Drills

13.1 General ................................................................................................ 125 13.2 Testing .................................................................................................. 125

Chapter 14 - Public Education and Awareness

14.1 General ................................................................................................. 126 14.2 Responsibilities ................................................................................... 126 14.3 Public Education and Awareness Delivery Methods ........................ 126


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NUCLEAR EMERGENCY

Chapter 1 - General 1.0 Introduction

The overall response by Provincial and Municipal Organizations to a nuclear emergency at the Bruce Power site is described in three documents:

- Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan (PNERP)

Master Plan

- Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan Implementing Plan for Bruce Power

- Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan – Other Radiological Emergencies

These plans describe the overall emergency organization and response by Provincial organizations, and to some degree, the response of the Municipality of Kincardine.

The Provincial plans require that plans and procedures be prepared by the Municipality around the Bruce Power site, to deal with a nuclear emergency, and that these Municipal plans conform to the Provincial plans.

It is important to note that in a nuclear emergency, the Province is responsible for overall direction and control of off-site actions.

This plan then, describes the Municipal organization, which is established in response to a nuclear emergency at the Bruce Power site, and how the Municipality will implement the directives of the Provincial organization, and support the overall Provincial emergency response.

1.1 Definition of “Municipality”

Designated Municipality: A municipality in the vicinity of a nuclear facility which has been designated under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, as one that shall have a nuclear emergency plan. Within the context of this plan, “Municipality” is comprised of:

- the elected officials and staff of the Municipality of Kincardine, - local emergency services organizations, ie. Police, Fire and Ambulance, - County Government and staff, including Roads Department and Bruce

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- the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Health Unit and local hospitals, - Bluewater District School Board and the Bruce-Grey Separate School

Board - local volunteer organizations and service clubs, including Red Cross and

St. John Ambulance - local businesses and recreational facilities.

1.2 Scope

The Municipal Emergency Plan describes what actions will be taken by the Municipality to respond to a nuclear emergency at the Bruce Power site that creates off-site impact. How this is accomplished is described in the plans and procedures of the various organizations and agencies comprising the Municipality.

1.3 Host Municipality

Host Municipality Definition: The municipality assigned responsibility in the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan for the reception and care of people evacuated from their homes in a nuclear emergency (PNERP ANNEX K Nuclear and Radiological Glossary).

The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan designates municipalities to act as a Host Municipality in the event of a nuclear emergency. Host municipalities will have plans for the reception and accommodation of evacuees, and for coordination of monitoring and decontamination arrangements. The Host Municipality during a nuclear emergency is the Town of Saugeen Shores.

Activation of the Town of Saugeen Shores Nuclear plan is achieved through a formal notification system from OFMEM Duty Officer to the designated municipalities and the host municipalities (see section 5.7).

The Town of Saugeen Shores Police Service is the designated 24-hour on call for the alert and activation of the Town of Saugeen Shores Nuclear Plan.


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Chapter 2 - Planning Basis 2.0 Introduction

The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan - Implementing Plan for Bruce Power describes the various reactor accident scenarios which form the basis for emergency plans and procedures. The extent of the emergency and the resultant off-site effects, prescribe the emergency response and organization required to deal with these scenarios.

The various accident scenarios involving the actual or potential release of airborne radioactive material to the environment are categorized in four groups in ascending order of severity. A fifth category - liquid emissions is a waterborne release from nuclear facility (see section 2.1.2).

The area around the Bruce Power site is divided into three distinct planning zones namely: the Contiguous Zone, the Primary Zone and the Secondary Zone. The zone closest to the facility is at greatest risk so has the greatest degree of planning, whereas the area furthest away, has the least.

2.1 Emergency Notification Categories

2.1.1 Notification Categories

The four emergency notification categories with actual or potential for airborne releases, in ascending order of severity, are listed as follows:

1. Reportable Event: An event affecting the nuclear installation which

would be of concern to the offsite authorities responsible for public safety.

Provincial and municipal duty staff will monitor the situation. [Routine

Monitoring]. 2. Abnormal Incident: An abnormal occurrence at the nuclear

installation which may have a significant cause, and/or may lead to more serious consequences.

Provincial/municipal emergency response staff will normally monitor

the situation from their operations centres. Other provincial and municipal staff are notified to remain available to report for duty. [Enhanced Monitoring]

3. Onsite Emergency: A serious malfunction which results or may result

in an atmospheric emission of radioactive material or is likely to result in an emission at a later time.

Response plans are either partially or fully activated, depending on

the absence/presence of an ongoing or imminent emission.


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Provincial and municipal emergency operation centres are fully staffed. Municipal centres are set up and staffed as required. EIC and JTCC are set up and staffed to begin operation. Partial Activation/Full Activation.

4. General Emergency: An ongoing atmospheric emission of radioactive

material, or one likely within a short time frame, as a result of a more severe accident.

Response plans and organizations are fully activated and, if

necessary, appropriate protective measures are taken. Full Activation.

2.1.2 Liquid Emissions

A liquid emission is a waterborne release from a nuclear facility resulting in discharges with above normal levels of radioactivity. (b) The main radiation exposure pathway for a liquid emission from

Bruce Power (normally containing tritium) is through contamination of the water supply, with the resulting hazard being the subsequent ingestion of such contaminated water

(c) Because of the limited hazard posed by a liquid emission, it is dealt

with differently from an atmospheric emission of radioactivity, through the Provincial Liquid Emission Response Plan (PLERP), an organizational plan under the PNERP. It prescribes the organization, operating procedures, linkages, notification criteria response measures, criteria for their application, etc. for undertaking a provincial response to a liquid emission.

(d) A liquid emission response undertaken pursuant to the PLERP, may shift to a PNERP response should events escalate to a magnitude where it is deemed appropriate.

(e) Further, if the PEOC is functioning as a result of the activation of the

PNERP, any liquid emission from Bruce Power will be dealt with under the PNERP, irrespective of whether the original activation of the PEOC was for a Bruce Power or any other nuclear emergency.

2.2 Emergency Planning Zone

2.2.1 Contiguous Zone

(a) The Contiguous Zone comprises Response Sector 1 (see Figure

2.1), and includes an area adjacent to the Bruce Power Site boundary from Concession 8 to Inverhuron Park and extending east to Lake Range Road, the bluff and Concession 2.


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(b) The Contiguous Zone is the area immediately surrounding the nuclear installation out to an approximate radius of 3 kilometers.

2.2.2 Primary Zone

(a) The Primary Zone for Bruce Power is shown in Figure 2.1. It includes the area within the Municipality of Kincardine bounded generally by County Road 11 and Concession 14 to the north, 10 Sideroad to the east, a and Concession 7 to the south, but excluding the Bruce Power Site. The Primary Zone extends westward into Lake Huron to a radius of 10 kilometres. The exact boundaries of the zone can be determined from Annex A.

(b) The Primary Zone, which includes the Contiguous Zone, is the area

around the nuclear installation within which detailed planning and preparedness is carried out for measures against exposure to a radioactive emission. The approximate radius is 10 kilometers.

2.2.3 Secondary Zone

(a) The Secondary Zone encompasses all areas of the Counties of Bruce, Grey and Huron within a 50 km radius of the Bruce Power Site. The Secondary Zone is shown in Figure 2.3 and includes both the Contiguous and Primary Zones. Figure 2.3 also shows the sub-zones of the Secondary Zone.

(b) The Secondary Zone is the area within which it is necessary to plan

and prepare for taking Ingestion Control Measures, based on the monitoring of the food chain for contamination.

2.3 Response Sectors 2.3.1 The Primary Zone for Bruce Power is divided into 9 Response Sectors

which fall into the following sector rings around the station:

Inner Ring (Contiguous Zone)

- Sector 1 and lake sector 7

Middle Ring - Sectors 2,3 and lake sector 8 Outer Ring - Sectors 4,5 and 6, and lake sector 9

The boundaries of the Response Sectors are shown in Figure 2.1

The preferred method of evacuation or imposing of other protective measures will be by “rings”, since it is difficult to predict the wind direction or speed, particularly during the spring and early winter when the lake effect is most pronounced.


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Figure 2.1

Primary Zone & Response Sectors

(0-10km)


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Figure 2.2 Response Sector Boundaries

SECTOR

MUNICIPALITY

SECTOR BOUNDARY (north; east; south; west)

1

Kincardine

Concession 8 (including Scott’s Point); Lake Range Road; Concession 6; Bluff; east and south boundaries of Inverhuron Provincial Park

2 Kincardine

Concession 10; J Sideroad; Concession 4; east boundary of Sector 1

3 Kincardine

Concession 4; J Sideroad; old boundaries of (former Tiverton Village); County Road 15; east boundary of Sector 1

4 Kincardine

Concession 14 and County Road 11; 10 Sideroad; Concession 10; Shoreline

5 Kincardine

Concession 10; 10 Sideroad; County Road 15; J Sideroad (excluding former Tiverton)

6

Kincardine

County Road 15 (excluding Tiverton); 10 Sideroad; Concession 7; Shoreline

Figure 2.3


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Secondary Zone

(0-50km)


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Chapter 3 - Concept of Operation

3.1 Overview

The following is an overview of the sequence of events and actions taken in the event of an incident at the Bruce Power site:

1. The Bruce Power Shift Superintendent decides on the emergency

notification category based on available information, and within 15 minutes, makes the initial notification to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and the London Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre.

2. Within 15 minutes of being notified, the Provincial Emergency Operations

Centre will decide on the action to be taken as follows:

- Routine Monitoring - Enhanced Monitoring - Partial Activation - Full Activation

99 The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will then contact the

Community Emergency Management Coordinator/alternate and inform him/her of the above decision.

3. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator/alternate will

initiate the notification plan. Response is described below and in section 3.2.

4. If the plan is partially or fully activated, the following Emergency Centres

could be established and staffed if decided as described in 3.2.3(2) and 3.2.4(2) respectively:

- Emergency Operations Centre - Emergency Information Centre - Reception/Evacuee Centre - Traffic Control Centre - Emergency Worker Centre

5. If the plan is fully activated the entire Emergency Control Group will

assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre, and assume control of Emergency Operations. Until the Emergency Control Group is fully assembled and activated, the Head of the Emergency Control Group will authorize any urgent emergency actions covered in Sections 7.4.3, 7.4.4, and 9.1 of this plan.

6. If a Provincial Nuclear Emergency is declared, the Head of Council/or

alternate for the Municipality of Kincardine will declare a municipal


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emergency and immediately notify the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre of this action.

7. The Province of Ontario, through the Provincial Emergency Operations

Centre will issue directives and orders for Protective Measures to be taken.

8. After immediate actions are taken to protect the public from exposure to

radiation (Phase I) the emergency will enter Phase II in which longer term actions are taken to monitor the environment, prevent the public from ingestion of radioactive materials, and restore the situation to normal. (Recovery Phase)

3.2 Initial Response

3.2.1 Routine Monitoring

Routine Monitoring would normally be ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre following a “Reportable Event”, unless decided otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

1. Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of an abnormal event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within 15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations Centre.

2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and/or

alternate establish contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre who will confirm that Routine Monitoring is required. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and/or alternate will then continue to monitor the situation and keep the persons in 3.2.1 (3) [listed below] informed until requested to stand down by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.


alternate will inform the following:

- Mayor, Municipality of Kincardine - Medical Officer of Health - Administrative Fire Chief - Saugeen Shores Community Emergency

Management Coordinator - Bruce County Community Emergency Management

Coordinator


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3.2.2 Enhanced Monitoring

Enhanced Monitoring would usually be ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre following an “Abnormal Incident”, unless decided otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.


and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of a reportable event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within 15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations Centre.

2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator/alternate

establishes contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and confirms that Enhanced Monitoring is required.

3. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator/alternate

informs the following:

- Mayor, Municipality of Kincardine - Medical Officer of Health - Administrative Fire Chief - Saugeen Shores Community Emergency

Management Coordinator - Bruce County Community Emergency Management

Coordinator - Emergency Information Officer

4. If required, the Head of the Emergency Control Group will request

that the Emergency Control Group, comprised of some or all of the following, assemble at the Emergency Operations Centre:

- Head, Emergency Control Group - Chief Administrative Officer - Medical Officer of Health - Ontario Provincial Police Representative - Emergency Information Officer - Community Emergency Management Coordinator and/or

alternate

5. The Emergency Control Group will monitor the situation and take whatever actions are appropriate.


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3.2.3 Partial Activation

Partial Activation would usually be ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre following an “On-Site Emergency”, unless decided otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.


and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of a reportable event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within 15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations Centre.


alternate will establish contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and confirm with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre that “Partial Activation” is required. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will activate the fan-out notification procedure requesting that all responding agencies place their organizations on standby for both set up and staffing should it be required.

3. The Emergency Operations Centre and Emergency Information

Centre will be established. All other centres will be set up and emergency responders for these centres shall remain on standby in a state of readiness should there be a need to assemble.

4. All Bruce Energy Centre Industries are contacted by the

Emergency Control Group and requested to notify staff and place their equipment in a state where it can be shut down safely in an expeditious manner.

5. The Emergency Information Centre is requested by the Emergency

Control Group to issue a news release concerning the above activities.

6. All local hotels in the Municipality of Kincardine and the CAW

Centre in Saugeen Shores are contacted by the Bruce County Ontario Works Manager sitting on the Emergency Control Group and requested to reserve rooms for emergency workers.

3.2.4 Full Activation

Full Activation would usually be ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre following a “General Emergency” unless decided otherwise by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

1. Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre of a


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reportable event. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator within 15 minutes. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire Station, the Kincardine Fire Dispatch and the Emergency Operations Centre.

2. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator and/or alternate will confirm with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre that the Emergency Plan be fully activated.

(a) All Emergency Operations Centres are fully staffed.

(b) The Emergency Worker Centre is established.

(c) On the instructions of the Provincial Emergency Operations

Centre, the Public Alerting System shall be activated if conditions so dictate. If delays are experienced in

establishing contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator and/or alternate may activate the Public Alerting System

(d) In case of an initial notification of a General Emergency containing a statement that a radioactive emission is either ongoing or expected to commence within 6 hours, or if no estimate of the commencement is given, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator and/or alternate shall immediately initiate the public alerting system without reference to any other authority.

Chapter 4 – Provincial and Municipal Emergency Organization

4.1 Introduction

The overall Municipal Emergency Response organization is shown in Figure 4.1 A summary of the roles and responsibilities of each component of the organization follows below.

4.2 Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) 4.2.1 The provincial emergency response organization for dealing with a

Bruce Power emergency is shown in the PNERP Implementing Plan for Bruce Power in Figure 2.5.


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Overall coordination is provided by the PEOC. Details on the roles and functions of the various elements of this organization are described in the PNERP, Master Plan, Chapter 4.

Overall responsibility for emergency management in a Nuclear Emergency lies with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. This centre makes decisions regarding protective measures and other actions to be undertaken at both a Provincial and Municipal level. It operates under the authority of the Premier and has the authority to issue orders and directives regarding all aspects of response and emergency management, if a Nuclear Emergency is declared. In cases of dispute regarding actions to be taken, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre has final authority.

This centre is located in Toronto and is staffed by the following:

The Executive Authority - Premier or designated Minister

Senior Executive from Cabinet Office and Deputy Minister’s Office

Emergency Information staff

Operations staff: Command, Planning, Logistics, Scientific, Finance and Administration Sections

Representatives from federal organizations: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Public Safety Canada,

Representatives from provincial ministries such as Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Transportation etc.

Representatives from Bruce Power

Technical Support staff such as nuclear system specialists, Health Physicists, Meteorologists, etc.

Various other liaison staff from other organizations.

4.3 Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

The Emergency Control Group assembles at the EOC and is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the Municipal emergency response.

It is comprised of the following staff:

- Mayor - Head, Emergency Control Group - Chief Administrative Officer (Chief Administrative Officer) - Community Emergency Management Coordinator - Administrative Manager (Treasurer) & Support Staff - Medical Officer of Health - Administrative Fire Chief - Emergency Information Officer - Ontario Provincial Police Representative - Bruce County Ontario Works Representative - Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management - Bruce Power Liaison Officer


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- OPG Liaison Officer Manager of Public Works All members of the Emergency Control Group are responsible for the following:

(a) Advising and assisting the Head of the Emergency Control Group in

his/her functions and implementing the directives of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

(b) Ordering, recording and tracking actions requested of the organizations they represent.

(c) Similarly recording and tracking requests from the Emergency Control Group for their own organizations and following up to ensure they are implemented.

(d) Keeping informed of the emergency situation and actions of their organization and passing this information to the rest of the Emergency Control Group through regular business cycle meetings.

(e) Keeping their own organizations informed about the on-going emergency situation and the measures being taken to deal with it.

(f) Regularly passing nuclear sector safety status information to their organization.


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MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY

OPERATIONS CENTRE

TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE

GREY BRUCE OWEN SOUND HEALTH

UNIT

RED CROSS

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

PROVINCIAL COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES

BRUCE COUNTY ONTARIO WORKS

MONITORING & DECONTAMINATION

PUBLIC WORKS

FIRE DEPARTMENT

POLICE

RECREATION STAFF

AMATEUR RADIO


CENTRE

EMERGENCY WORKER CENTRE

EMERGENCY INFORMATION OFFICER & MUNICIPAL STAFF

BRUCE POWER REP(s)

ONTARIO POWER GENERATION REP(s)

FEDERAL REP(s)

PROVINCIAL REP(s)

MEDIA

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

FIRE DEPARTMENT

RED CROSS

VOLUNTEERS AND

STAFF

BRUCE POWER

FIRE DEPARTMENT

AMATEUR RADIO

POLICE & EMS

HOSPITALS

RECEPTION & EVACUEE CENTRES

CLINICIAL ASSESSMENT FACILITY

AMATEUR RADIO

PROVINCIAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE

(Nuclear Emergency)

RECEPTION EVACUEE CENTRE

Underline denotes responsibility centre

REMOTE EXPOSURE

CONTROL STATION

FIRE DEPARTMENT

BRUCE POWER

POLICE & EMS

FIGURE 4.1

EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION – LAYOUT


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4.4 Emergency Control Group - Specific Responsibilities

In addition to general responsibilities, the following specific duties and responsibilities are assigned to individual Emergency Control Group members in a nuclear emergency:

4.4.1 Head Emergency Control Group (Mayor or Designate)

The Head, Emergency Control Group has overall responsibility for managing the Municipal emergency response by ordering and coordinating the actions of the various organizations and centres.

Specifically he/she has the following responsibilities:

(a) remaining in regular contact with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

(b) remaining in contact with the County of Bruce Community Emergency Management Coordinator and local Municipal, Provincial and Federal elected officials,

(c) providing an oversight function to ensure that necessary actions are being

carried out by the Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Control Group staff are performing adequately,

(d) approving municipal portions of Emergency Information Centre media releases,

(e) keeping the Emergency Information Officer informed, and participating in media

conferences as required,

(f) declaring a Municipal Emergency if required.

(h) directing the implementation of Protective Actions or other orders by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre on the advice of the Emergency Control Group.

4.4.2 Municipal Operations Officer (Chief Administrative Officer)

The Municipal Operations Officer acts as Chief of Staff for the Emergency Control Group. He/she has the following specific functions:

(a) Coordinate Emergency Control Group activities on behalf of the Head

Emergency Control Group, as requested, (b) Advise members of the Emergency Control Group on the content of the

Municipal Emergency plan and assist them to find appropriate information


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4.4.3 Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator

(a) remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive emergency notifications from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and take actions according to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Plan.

(b) initiate the emergency notification system

(c) initiate the emergency public alerting system (d) ensure the Emergency Operations Centre is in a constant state of readiness and

initiate and supervise set up of the centre when required

(e) prior to activation of the Emergency Control Group, in the case of a general

nuclear emergency initiate the public notification system for the contiguous zone without reference to any other authority should there be an ongoing or an expected emission within 6 hours

(f) advise members of the Emergency Control Group and the Municipal Operations

Officer (Chief Administrative Officer) on the content of the Municipal Plan and assist them, to find appropriate information

(g) provide information to the Emergency Information Officer and other Emergency

Information Centre staff on the Municipal Plan

4.4.4 Administrative Manager (Treasurer)

The Administrative Manager is responsible for the overall physical operation of the Emergency Operations Centre including administrative support. He/she has the following responsibilities: (a) ensuring all Emergency Operations Centre decisions and actions are

recorded, tracked and acted on when required, (b) ensuring minutes of meetings are kept and critical information is posted on

the major event logs, (c) coordinating security of the facilities with the Community Emergency

Management Coordinator, (d) maintaining a shift schedule and log of persons who enter and leave the

Emergency Operations Centre, (e) ensuring sector safety status information is passed on to the Municipal

organization,

(f) maintaining a list of volunteers,


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(g) arranging for all communications requirements (Liaise with the Community

Emergency Management Coordinator), and ensuring all communications are logged,

(h) arranging for food, accommodation, rest facilities, and other physical

amenities for the Emergency Control Group as required,

(i) arranging for and supervising all clerical support functions for the Emergency Operations Centre which includes:

- word processing services - Faxes (incoming and outgoing) - filing - e-mail messages - phone messages and switchboard operation. - maintaining a chronological board or binder on all written

communications - maintaining and operating PowerPoint projection system to meet

Emergency Control Group needs i.e. mapping, charts, graphics etc.

4.4.5 Medical Officer of Health

The Medical Officer of Health provides a resource to the Head, Emergency Control Group and other Emergency Control Group members on matters relating to public health.

He/she has the following specific responsibilities:

(a) providing a liaison with the Manager of the Exposure Screening

Facility, area hospitals, and Ministry of Health,

(b) explaining and interpreting radiation health effects based on dose information received from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre,

(c) providing public health assistance for the Reception/Evacuee

Centre Manager,

(d) distributing KI Tablets to members of the public at the Reception/Evacuation Centre under the authority of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

(e) participating in media conferences as requested by the Emergency

Information Centre,

(f) arranging for information and counselling services for members of the public,


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(g) arranging for contamination monitoring services and dose assessment for members of the public who live outside the Primary Zone.

4.4.6 Ontario Provincial Police Representative

The Ontario Provincial Police Representative is the primary liaison with the Traffic Control Centre. Through this Centre, he/she initiates and coordinates all activities associated with:

(a) traffic control, road blocks and diversion points, and

(b) security at all Emergency Centres and within the Primary Zone

around the Bruce Power Site.

(c) Fire and Ambulance Services located at the Kincardine Fire Station, Tiverton Fire Station, and London Central Ambulance Communications Centre.

4.4.7 Bruce County Ontario Works Representative

They are responsible for relaying information and requests for assistance to and from their respective organizations, particularly as it relates to evacuation of the public. They assist and relay all Emergency Control Group information to the Reception/Evacuee Centre Manager. They handle any specific requests the Reception/Evacuee Centre might have with regards to securing food, drink, lodging requirements etc.

They coordinate all activities and information with respect to their own organizations.

4.4.8 Bruce Power Liaison Officer

The Bruce Power Liaison person is the primary contact between the Emergency Control Group and the Bruce Power emergency response organization off-site. All information regarding the nuclear emergency and actions being taken will be disseminated through the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre to the Emergency Control Group.

He/she has the following specific responsibilities: (a) requesting extraordinary services from the Municipality - examples may

be as follows:

- trucks or heavy equipment

- extra road clearing or maintenance

- establishing car or bus pools at the edge of the Primary Zone or other locations


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- extra security arrangements or traffic control

- communications support

- firefighting, search & rescue, or ambulance back-up

- counselling and/or mortuary services for Bruce Power staff and families

- Hospitalisation of casualties.

(b) providing liaison between the Emergency Control Group, the Emergency

Worker Centre, the Remote Exposure Control Desk, and the Monitoring & Decontamination Unit at the Reception/Evacuee Centre,

(c) arranging for extraordinary radiation and contamination monitoring

services

(d) coordination of Site evacuations and access with the Municipality,

(e) informing Bruce Power Site Management of Municipal decisions and activities.

4.4.9 Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM)

Officer The OFMEM Officer is the primary source of information to and from the

Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. All official directives from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre are directed through them. Until the Emergency Management Ontario Officer is in place at the Emergency Operations Centre, all directives and information will be through the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre directly.

The OFMEM Officer has the following specific responsibilities:

(a) relaying Provincial Directions to the Emergency Control Group and

ensuring they are understood and acted upon,

(b) advising on or explaining the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan to the Emergency Control Group,

(c) tracking and reporting on the progress of emergency actions and

any other information of significance to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre,

(d) relaying and resolving concerns or questions of the Emergency

Control Group regarding emergency information and actions.

(e) acting as a link between the Emergency Control Group and other Provincial Ministries and Agencies.


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(Should the link be interrupted refer to 2.8, pg. 16 PNERP Part 3 Site Specific)

(f) advising and assisting the Head, Emergency Control Group in

carrying out his/her functions,

(g) arranging for Provincial or Federal resources from outside Bruce County.

4.4.10 Manager Public Works

(a) arrange and coordinate Public Works issues as they pertain to the Emergency as requested by the Traffic Control Centre i.e.: transport Coast Guard staff to and from the Emergency Worker Centre as required.

(b) advise the Head of the Emergency Operations Centre on issues

relating to the Emergency and Public Works issues.

(c) coordinate Public Works staffing requirements as they pertain to the emergency.

4.4.11 Administrative Fire Chief The Administrative Fire Chief is the primary liaison between the two

municipal fire stations and other fire departments within Bruce County. He/she initiates and coordinates all activities associated with:

(a) Fire suppression and rescue (b) Motor vehicle extrications (c) Activation of the Bruce County Mutual Fire Aid plan (d) Assisting with vehicle decontamination of vehicles at the

Reception/Evacuation Centre and the Emergency Worker Centre (e) Scheduling and rotation of firefighting staff


The Emergency Information Officer is the primarily responsible for ensuring timely and accurate information is distributed to the public via normal media outlets as required during an emergency. Specific responsibilities include: (a) creating municipal portions of Emergency Information Centre media

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(b) assisting the Head of the Emergency Control Group with creation of media releases

(c) liaising with media representatives (d) escorting media representatives during on-site visits if necessary (e) verifying media credentials (f) updating media advisories on Municipal website (g) also see Municipal Emergency Plan 2.4.10 for additional duties 4.5 Municipal Emergency Organization - Support Functions

There are many activities, agencies and organizations that would be required to support the Municipal emergency response effort. These are listed as follows:

1. Emergency Social Services, including radiation monitoring and

decontamination for residents of the primary Zone, is coordinated at the Reception/Evacuee Centre.

2. Dose Control for emergency workers and other persons (excluding Bruce

Power staff) who must enter the Primary Zone is performed at the Emergency Worker Centre.

3. Media & Public Information is prepared, coordinated, and delivered at the

Emergency Information Centre.

4. Public Health Matters and activities associated with the Public’s Radiation Exposure Plan are carried out at the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Health Unit.

Chapter 5 - Municipal Emergency Centres

5.1 Introduction

There are five (5) facilities that are designated as Emergency Centres. These are described below along with a brief description of the functions they are to perform. Detailed procedures for the set up and operation of these Centres are described in Appendix N - “Procedures Manual”.

5.2 Emergency Operations Centre

This Emergency Centre is located in Kincardine. The primary purpose of the Emergency Operations Centre is to provide a location for the Emergency Control Group to gather to coordinate and effect decisions concerning emergency operations. The Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator is responsible to ensure the Emergency Operations Centre is suitably equipped and ready for operation.


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5.3 Emergency Information Centre

The Emergency Information Centre is located in Underwood. The primary purpose of this facility is to provide a location for Emergency Information Centre staff to:

(a) Issue news releases and conducts press conferences.

(b) Keep the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre informed of public and

media perception and reactions.

(c) Identify and counter rumours.

(d) Assist the media.

(e) Monitor the issue of Public Action Directives.

(f) Conduct a public enquiry and information service.

(g) Issue any news releases on behalf of the local Emergency Centres. All news releases should be handled through the Emergency Information Centre.

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring this facility is suitably equipped and ready for operation.

5.4 Reception/Evacuee Centre

The Reception/Evacuee Emergency Centre is located in Kincardine. The primary functions of Reception/Evacuation Centre staff are:

(a) To register evacuees and answer inquiries from friends and relatives as to their

whereabouts, to provide emergency supplies and services to evacuees, i.e., shelter, food, clothing. (Red Cross)

(b) Provide temporary financial assistance, transportation and other services. (Bruce County Ontario Works)

(c) To provide a location where evacuees and the general public can receive information and

counselling, both in an individual and group setting.

(d) To monitor evacuees for contamination and decontaminate them and their vehicles if necessary. (Bruce Power)

(e) To provide a location where evacuees can be categorized and referred for follow up

treatment in the event of suspected high exposure to radiation. (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Health Unit)

An alternate Reception/Evacuation Centre location is detailed in Appendix N - “Procedures Manual”.


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The Reception/Evacuation Centre Manager (Bruce County Ontario Works), assisted by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Reception/Evacuation Centre is suitably equipped and ready for operation.

5.5 Emergency Worker Centre

The Emergency Worker Centre is located in Kincardine. Its primary purpose is to provide a location to provide dose and exposure control, monitoring, and decontamination of Emergency Workers, residents, or any other non-Bruce Power staff or visitor who enters the Primary Zone when Stage II of the Traffic Control Plan is implemented.

(Note: Dose and exposure control, monitoring and decontamination of staff entering the Bruce Power Site is the responsibility of Bruce Power.)

If a marine response is required, the Traffic Control Centre Manager will make provisions for transportation of Marine Emergency Workers to and from the Emergency Worker Centre. Public Works has been assigned responsibility to assist with this task.

The Emergency Worker Centre Manager is responsible for ensuring this Emergency Centre Exposure Control Desk is suitably equipped and ready for operation.

5.6 Traffic Control Centre

The Traffic Control Centre is located in Kincardine and is managed by the Ontario Provincial Police with assistance from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. Its primary functions are to implement the Traffic Control & Security Plan as follows:

(a) Provide sufficient Ontario Provincial Police staff to ensure roads are patrolled

and kept clear for evacuation purposes.

(b) Ensure all non-staffed roadblocks are kept in place.

(c) Provide staffs at check points.

(d) Provide staff to ensure evacuated areas are cleared and secured.

(e) Coordinate with all roads maintenance and snow clearing with Ministry of Transportation Ontario and Public Works.

(f) Coordinate all activities associated with Public Utilities such as gas, hydro,

phones, etc.

(g) Coordinate access for Emergency Services - search & rescue, fire and ambulance services within the Primary Zone.

(h) Provide security and traffic control for the Reception/Evacuee Centre, the

Emergency Worker Centre, and the Emergency Operations Centre.


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(i) Coordinate all marine emergency response with Ontario Provincial Police

and Canadian Coast Guard, including establishing provisions to transport Marine Emergency Workers to and from the Emergency Worker Centre (Public Works to assist).

The Traffic Control Centre Manager, assisted by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator, is responsible to ensure the Traffic Control Centre is fully equipped, functional and ready for operation.

5.7 Host Municipality

The Provincial Plan designates municipalities to act as a Host Municipality in the event of a nuclear emergency. Host municipalities will have plans for the reception and accommodation of evacuees, and for coordination of monitoring and decontamination arrangements. The Host Municipality during a nuclear emergency is the Town of Saugeen Shores. The planned centres are listed below.

Host Municipality Centre Address

Town of Saugeen Shores Emergency Worker Centre Peel Street Yard

329 Peel Street, Southampton

Town of Saugeen Shores Reception Centre (The Plex)

600 Tomlinson Drive Port Elgin

Chapter 6 - Emergency Communications 6.1 Landline telephones

The primary means of communication during a nuclear emergency are landline telephones. The telephone requirements for each Centre are described in Appendix N - “Emergency Procedures”.

In that Bruce Telecom lies within the Primary Zone, the possibility exists that the offices may have to be closed. Bruce Telecom should have an emergency plan to provide priority telephone maintenance services during a nuclear emergency. Bruce Telecom staff is on the emergency notification system. All emergency phones are protected by Priority Access Dialling. A list of these phones is included in Appendix N - “Emergency Procedures”.

6.2 Additional Phones and Pagers

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator or alternate carries a cell phone. This phone is used as a 24/7 primary emergency contact for all emergencies.


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- Satellite phones are available at the Emergency Operations Centre and the

Traffic Control Centre. - Low power portable radios (VHF) are available from the Community

Emergency Management Coordinator 6.3 Agency Radios

Radio systems used by local emergency services include:

- Ontario Provincial Police Radio System (trunking)

- Fire Department Radio System (simplex)

- Ambulance Radio System (trunking)

- Public Works Department (simplex)

- Reception/Evacuation Centre Dedicated Radios from Community Emergency Management Coordinator (special frequency)

- Marine Radio used by Canadian Coast Guard, Ontario Provincial Police &

private craft

- Bruce Power Emergency Worker Centre Staff (Family radios) 6.4 Amateur Radio Emergency Services

Amateur Radio Emergency Services perform an important back up to the overall emergency Communication Plan. An Amateur Radio Emergency Service representative will be located at each emergency centre within the Municipality of Kincardine as required, when the plan is activated, or on an as required basis.

6.5 Others

The Emergency Operations Centre has two faxes - one for inbound messages, the other for outbound.

The Emergency Operations Centre uses high-speed wireless internet and 12 laptop computers to be used at the Emergency Operations Centre.


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Chapter 7 - Emergency Notification & Information

7.1 Introduction

Notification of emergency response staff and the public are the two most important elements of the emergency plan. It is necessary to ensure people are notified promptly, are given the correct information, and are kept informed through the emergency phase of the actions required by them, and the progress of the emergency in general. For this reason, the notification, alerting and information systems are both extensive and, in most cases, backed up by a second or even third process for more critical notifications as noted in Appendix N - “Procedures Manual”.

7.2 Municipal Emergency Response Organization

The Notification Plan for notifying the Municipal Emergency Response Organization is shown graphically in the emergency plan procedures manual.

The following applies to this plan:

(1) The Initial Notification from the Bruce Power site to the Provincial Emergency

Operations Centre and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre will be accompanied by a simultaneous fax.

(2) Information included in the initial emergency notification from the Bruce

Power site will be prescribed by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and will contain the following:

a. Name and Position of the caller

b. Station and Unit involved

c. Initial Notification Category - Reportable Event - Abnormal Incident - On-Site Emergency - General Emergency

d. Brief description of the event

- system involved - has fuel failure occurred

e. Is a release expected - time - expected dose

f. Are any changes in status expected


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g. Suggested actions

- information only - partial activation - full activation

h. Expected time of the next up-date

i. Phone number to call for further information or clarification

j. Confirmation of message received.

(3) After receiving the initial notification from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator will await confirmation and direction from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre before proceeding with the Municipal notification. If confirmation is not received within 30 minutes, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator will attempt to contact the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. If this is not successful, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator will proceed with emergency notification as per this plan.

(4) Follow up notification and information after the initial notifications will be the

responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator. All emergency notifications and information messages after the initial notifications will be authorized by the Head, Emergency Control Group.

0 (5) All initial notifications will be confirmed by fax where these are available.

7.3 Emergency Notification Back-Up Plan

It is not prudent to rely upon one method of emergency notification. All systems must have at least one back-up. Depending upon circumstances, more than one method may be used at one time. In all cases however, the Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for activating the emergency notification system and for deciding how it will be implemented depending on circumstances at the time. The following methods of emergency notification can be used in descending order of priority:

1. Telephone Fan-Out 2. Personal Contact or Courier.

Procedures for activation and operation of these systems are contained in Appendix N - “Procedures Manual”.


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FIGURE 7.1 MUNICIPAL PRIMARY NOTIFICATION PLAN

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

ON SITE AND GENERAL

EMERGENCY

MAYOR of KINCARDINE

MEDICAQL OFFICER OF HEALTH


ADMINISTRATIVE FIRE CHIEF


LEGION STAFF

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

EMERGENCY INFORMATION OFFICER

PUBLIC AND SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARDS

DAVIDSON CENTRE STAFF

PUBLIC WORKS

REPORTBALE EVENT

MAYOR of KINCARDINE

MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH



SAUGEEN SHORES CEMC

BRUCE COUNTY CEMC

LIQUID EMMISSION

MAYOR of KINCARDINE




SAUGEEN SHORES CEMC

BRUCE COUNTY CEMC

MONITORING DECONTAMINATION STAFF

EMERGENCY WORKER CENTRE STAFF


(Nuclear Emergency)

ABNORMAL INCIDENT

MAYOR of KINCARDINE





LEGION STAFF

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

EMERGENCY INFORMATION OFFICER

SAUGEEN SHORES CEMC

BRUCE COUNTY CEMC

BRUCE POWER LONDON OPP COMMUNICATIONS

CENTRE

SAUGEEN SHORES

POLICE SERVICE

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THIS TABLE ARE CONTAINED IN APPENDIX “N” OF THE EMERGENCY

RESPONSE PLAN


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Figure 7.2 Municipal Emergency Notification List Part B - Secondary Notification

POSITION

CONTACTS

1.

Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator

- Alternates

2.

Mayor

- Deputy Mayor

3.

Ontario Provincial Police Representative

- Alternates - Ontario Provincial Police Organization

4.

Chief Administrative Officer (Chief Administrative Officer)

- Alternates - Municipal Staff

- Emergency Control Group Administrative Assistant

5.

Emergency Information Officer (Emergency Information Officer)

- Alternates

6.

Medical Officer of Health

- Alternates - Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Health Unit - Clinical Assessment Organization (Including Counsellors)

7.

Kincardine Administrative Fire Chief

- Station Chiefs at Kincardine and Tiverton

8.

Legion Contact

- Legion Staff and members - Radio & TV Stations (to Cancel Legion Activities)

9.

St. John Ambulance

-Bruce County Ontario Works

- Alternates - Provincial Social Services - Red Cross - Bus Lines - Volunteers

10.

Bruce Telecom

- Staff - Bell Canada

11.

Public Works Department

- All Department Members

12.

Bruce County Community Emergency Management Coordinator

- Managers - Staff - Grey-Bruce Regional Health Centre - Southampton Hospital - South Bruce Regional Health Centre – Kincardine

- London Central Ambulance Communications Centre

13

Kincardine Davidson Centre

- Staff

15

Amateur Radio Emergency Services

- Staff

Note: Each position noted above is responsible for establishing a procedure for contacting the persons and organizations shown in this plan.

7.4 Public Alerting System


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7.4.1 General The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan details the public alerting

requirements that the Municipality of Kincardine must implement for the Primary Zone around the Bruce Power site. Bruce Power is required to provide the resources and assistance for the establishment and maintenance of the alerting system.

7.4.2 Requirements The public alerting requirement for the Contiguous (3 km) Zone is as follows:

Provide within 15 minutes of initiation of the alerting system, warning to practically 100% of the people in that zone, whether they be indoors or outdoors, and irrespective of the time of day or year.

The term “practically 100%” means that the signal can be heard by everyone in the 3 km zone unless exceptional circumstances (e.g. hearing impairment, loud machinery operations) provide an impediment.

The public alerting requirement for the remainder of the Primary Zone (3 - 10 km) is as follows:

Provide within 15 minutes of initiation of the alerting system, warning on an area-wide basis, and to the population in all response sectors within the 3-10km zone

The term “area wide basis” means that the alert signal will cover the 3 – 10 km area but does not presume that practically 100% of the people in that area will necessarily hear the alerting signal. The public outside the Contiguous Zone may also be notified by Radio and TV broadcasts and, if necessary, through mobile Public Address systems and door to door visits by Police and Firefighters. These are dispatched through the Traffic Control Centre.

7.4.3 System Description

The Public Alerting System in the Contiguous Zone and Primary Zone around the Bruce Power site consists of the following:

1. A series of 10 sirens located within a 3 km radius of the Bruce Power Site,

as shown in Figure 7, (activated by Bruce Power as per authorization from the Community Emergency Management Coordinator) should there be an ongoing or expected emission within 6 hours.

2. An automated dialling system provided by Rapid Notify is designed to notify residents within the 3km contiguous zone and the 10km primary zone is in place and activated by telephone by the Community Emergency


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Management Coordinator upon notification from the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

3. A digital FM receiver has been supplied to the residents in the Contiguous

Zone and Primary Zone, activated by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator. The ALERTFMTM receiver uses local FM Radio frequencies to send out a text message that is fed by satellite. It will provide the ability to broadcast emergency messages directly to residents, businesses and institutions with an audible alert and text message within seconds. This initiative will greatly improve communications and emergency information to the residents in the Contiguous Zone and Primary Zone.

4. Ontario Provincial Police and fire department vehicles if required using

sirens and Public Address systems to alert residents to listen to local media.

5. The Canadian Coast Guard which broadcasts an emergency message on

marine channel 16 and the Marine Radio Continuous Broadcast on channel 83B.

7.4.4 Criteria for Activation

The Public Alerting System in the Contiguous Zone and the Primary Zone will be activated by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator under the following conditions:

1. When requested by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

2. In the case of a nuclear emergency with an ongoing or imminent

emission of radioactivity the Municipality is authorized to immediately initiate the public alerting system. The PEOC will issue the appropriate Emergency Bulletin.

7.4.5 Responsibilities

1. The Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for

directing Bruce Power to activate the Public Alerting System when requested by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

2. The off-site sirens will be activated by the Bruce Power Emergency

Services Dispatch when requested by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

3. If the Community Emergency Management Coordinator cannot be

contacted, the Bruce Power Emergency Services Dispatch may activate the system if directed by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, or if authorized station procedures indicate Public Alerting is immediately required.


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4. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will coordinate all public notification outside the Contiguous Zone.


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FIGURE 7.3

Siren Locations


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Chapter 8 - Public Information & Direction

8.0 Introduction

The public emergency information system depends on:

(a) People being alerted to the fact there is a problem.

(b) Accurate information being available in a timely manner to ensure that people are aware of what actions they must take to protect themselves, their families, and others in the area that may not know of what they are to do.

The public alerting process is described in section 7.4. It is complemented by the public information system that is comprised of the following elements:

- Media Information - Public Enquiry - Emergency Bulletins & Announcements.

8.1 Emergency Information 8.1.1 Lower Level Response

When the offsite response adopted is Routine Monitoring or Enhanced

Monitoring all news releases on the event, prepared on behalf of the Province, shall be issued by the Director Communications Branch, MCSCS who acts as the Provincial Chief Emergency information

Officer (PCEIO).

8.1.2 Higher Level Response

(a) When the offsite response adopted is Partial Activation or Full

Activation, the Director of Communications Branch, MCSCS, assumes his/her role as PCEIO, establishing the Provincial

Emergency Information Section (EIS), on behalf of the Province.

(b) The Municipality of Kincardine, the nuclear operator and the federal government will each have their own emergency information operation.

(c) In order to ensure the coordination and consistency of all

emergency information issued to the public, these other jurisdictions or organizations should inform the Provincial EIS if they plan to issue news releases or other emergency

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8.1.3 The Provincial Emergency Information Section (EIS)

(a) Located in Toronto, the Provincial EIS is responsible for ensuring that the Province’s emergency information is coordinated with the emergency information produced and disseminated by the designated municipalities, nuclear operator, federal partners and other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.

(b) In that regard, wherever possible and practical, information will be

shared amongst all partners prior to release.

(c) The EIS functions include:

(i) coordinating all of the provincial communications related to the nuclear emergency;

(ii) issuing provincial emergency information;

(iii) sharing and coordinating emergency information with the Municipal EIC to ensure continuity and uniformity of messaging.

(iv) Sharing copies of all news releases, fact sheets, and other public information materials with EICs prior to release to the public, if or when possible.

(v) Sending a liaison officer(s) to the Municipal EIC, if so requested.

8.1.4 Municipal Emergency Information Centre (EIC)

(a) The Municipality of Kincardine will establish an EIC at a Partial or Full Activation response.

(b) The EIC is responsible for the collection, dissemination and

monitoring of local emergency information. (c) The Municipality of Kincardine may invite the nuclear operator,

neighbouring municipalities, and federal and/or provincial liaison officers to participate in the EIC operation.

(d) The functions of the EIC include:

(i) Issuing news releases and other public information documents to the local media and residents describing the emergency and response measures;

(ii) Keeping the Provincial EIS informed regarding the development and distribution of news releases and other public information documents to local residents and media;

(iii) Keeping the EIS apprised of local public perceptions, rumours, and reactions;


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(iv) Assisting media covering the emergency;

(v) Monitoring local media to ensure that local news is being correctly transmitted to the public by the media and confirming this with the EIS; and

(vi) Arranging media briefings as required to communicate “key messages” to the public.

All information to the media is coordinated, produced and/or issued through the emergency information centre. In a nuclear emergency this centre is the joint responsibility of the Province, Bruce Power and the local Municipalities.

The Emergency Information Centre is located in Underwood.

The Emergency Information Centre is established if the Municipal Emergency Plan is either partially or fully activated.

Set up procedures for the Emergency Information Centre are included with the set up procedures for the Emergency Operations Centre and organizational description and operating procedures are included in Appendix N - “Procedures Manual”.

A fundamental policy and strategy of this plan is that:

“All formal news releases and contact with the media dealing with a nuclear emergency is coordinated by, and produced from the Emergency Information Centre”.

However, it is also recognized that there will be a need to provide information and services to the media at locations other than the Emergency Information Centre, in particular, at the Reception/Evacuee Centre and the Emergency Worker Centre. Therefore, if it becomes necessary to provide information, interviews, or photo opportunities to the media at locations other than the Emergency Information Centre, it shall be conducted by persons who are either provided or authorized by the Emergency Information Centre Manager, and briefed by the Manager on a regular basis. The Manager of each Centre is responsible for recognizing the need for an on-scene spokesperson and obtaining assistance through his or her Emergency Control Group contact.

Additionally, in that the Emergency Information Centre is not established after a Reportable Event or Abnormal Incident, or in the early phases of the incident, in these cases, the Municipality, through the Municipal Spokesperson, may issue information to the media or the public. This must be approved by the head, Emergency Control Group and the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.


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8.1.5 Emergency Information Centre Functions

The following functions are performed at the Emergency Information Centre:

- Issue news releases.

- Conduct press conferences and other media briefings.

- Monitor media coverage and public information and keep the emergency

organization informed.

- Identify rumours and incorrect information and correct them.

- Assist the media.

- Monitor Public Action Directives and confirm to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

- Provide information to the public, individually by phone, and collectively by

preparing information bulletins and conducting public meetings across the emergency


The Emergency Information Officer shall be designated to represent the Head of the Emergency Control Group, Municipalities and agencies. This person will be a Municipal Staff member. He/she should be accustomed to speaking in public, trained and familiar with the Emergency Plan and a credible and respected member of the community.

This person (and alternates), termed the Emergency Information Officer, will join the Emergency Control Group for any emergency category.

(a) He/she may be the only official spokesperson for the Emergency

Control Group.

(b) He/she will be a member of the Emergency Information Centre, and will participate in all formal press conferences.

(c) He/she will provide the liaison between the Emergency Information

Centre and Emergency Control Group and provide information to the Emergency Information Centre staff on the Municipal portion of the emergency response effort, and the Municipal Nuclear Emergency Plan.

Whenever addressing the media the following should apply:

- whenever possible, media inquiries should be directed to the Emergency

Information Centre


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- when this is not possible, information provided should be factual, concise,

not speculative, and restricted to the area of the person’s knowledge and expertise.

8.2 Public Inquiries & Information

(a) Provincial public inquires will be coordinated by the Provincial EIS in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, using Service Ontario’s hotline.

(b) The Municipality of Kincardine will be responsible for establishing their own public inquiry operation.

Prior to establishing the Emergency Information Centre, a person at the Municipal offices shall be designated to handle calls and inquiries related to the emergency. Once the Emergency Information Centre is established that person(s) shall join the Public Enquiry section of the Emergency Information Centre and all calls from the public should be directed to the Emergency Information Centre. If the Municipal offices are closed, all telephones will be call-forwarded to the Public Enquiry phones at the Emergency Information Centre or voice mail established to advise of the new phone number for the Municipality. When the Emergency Information Centre is established, the Public Enquiry phone numbers will be broadcast over the news media. This action is the responsibility of the Emergency Information Centre. In addition to individual inquiries, it will be necessary to provide general information to the public to advise them of actions being taken to deal with the emergency. This may be done by: - providing announcements, news releases, or press conferences - broadcasting paid messages over the radio and TV or paying for

advertisements in local newspapers, - delivering information sheets door to door, or through the mail, - providing information over local Cable TV channels, - conducting public meetings coordinated by the Emergency

Information Centre.

Procedures on these actions are included in the Emergency Information Centre Procedures.

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be organized, coordinated and conducted by the Emergency Information Centre.

Inquiries as to the whereabouts of evacuees will be referred to the Registration & Enquiry section of the Reception/Evacuation Centre.

8.3 Emergency Bulletins

(a) The PEOC will issue its operational directives in the form of Emergency Bulletins.

(b) To the extent possible, Emergency Bulletins should be prepared in

advance of an emergency.

(c) Emergency Bulletins will be issued to the broadcast media. Copies

will also be sent to the principal elements of the emergency response organization that may be affected by them.

(d) It shall be the responsibility of the PEOC Emergency Information Section to monitor the broadcast of the Emergency Bulletins and

confirm that they have been correctly transmitted.This is done through the local broadcast media. The PEOC is responsible for preparing and issuing Emergency Bulletins, and have entered into agreements with the following designated media:

(1) AM Radio FM Radio

CKNX (920) CKNX (101.7) CFOS (560) CIXK (106.5) CKYC (93.7) CIBU (94.5) CFPS (97.9)

(2) Television CFPL (London)

CKCO (Kitchener)

(3) Marine Radio Channel 16 Marine Radio Continuous Broadcast Channel

In the event that Emergency Bulletins are not able to be issued through the public media, these will be printed and distributed door to door by police, firefighters and volunteers.


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Chapter 9 – Municipal Emergency Operations

9.0 Overview

The sequence of operation in the event of an emergency at Bruce Power is as follows:

(1) Bruce Power informs the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

and London Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre when event is categorized. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will decide the response to be taken within 15 minutes and phones the Community Emergency Management Coordinator. The message is confirmed by fax to the Kincardine Fire Station and the Emergency Operations Centre.

(2) The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will continue

Municipal notifications and take whatever early actions are required according to his/her procedures. The principal actions would be to activate the Public Alerting System, and assemble all or part of the Emergency Control Group.

(3) If the Plan is fully activated, the Province and Municipalities will each formally declare an emergency.

(4) Once the Emergency Control Group is assembled, Protective

Measures as described in the section following will be implemented when so ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. Similarly, if the response level changes as advised by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, the appropriate actions shall be implemented to deal with that response level.

(5) Once the initial phase dealing with protecting the public from

exposure to radiation due to airborne radioactivity has been implemented, the emergency will then enter Phase II or the follow-up phase, which deals more with recovery and prevention of exposure due to contamination and the ingestion of radioactive material. See Chapter 10 for Recovery Phase operations.

9.1 Command and Control

In a nuclear emergency the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is responsible for all decision making with respect to the emergency. IN THIS CASE THE EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP MAY NOT ACT UNILATERALLY.

** Should the link for any reason be interrupted between the Emergency Control Group and the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre, refer to Section 2.8, PNERP- Implementing Plan for Bruce Power **


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The Emergency Control Group is responsible for issuing orders and directing emergency response within the Municipality during a nuclear emergency as advised by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. All orders to implement protective measures within the Municipality will be confirmed in writing, signed by the Head of the Emergency Control Group.

In the early stage of the emergency, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and the Community Emergency Management Coordinator may issue orders on behalf of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and Emergency Control Group respectively.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre may also issue orders directly to any element of the emergency management organization. However, all orders shall be confirmed in writing by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre to the Emergency Control Group and the Emergency Control Group shall be kept informed of all actions.

9.2 Precautionary Measures

The PEOC shall consider the advisability of issuing operational directives (or, in the event of a declared emergency, advising that such orders

have been made) for any or all of the following precautionary measures in the Primary Zone (or part thereof) and adjacent areas. Consideration shall also be given to the most suitable timing for the measures (in the

case of a delayed emission it may be appropriate to delay the application of some of them), and issue the necessary bulletins(s) and

directions for their implementation. These measures are: (i) Closing of beaches, recreation areas, etc.

(ii) Closing of workplaces and schools (iii) Suspension of admissions of non-critical patients in hospitals

(iv) Entry control (v) Clearing the milk storage of dairy farms (vi) Banning consumption of any item of food or water that may have

been exposed outdoors (vii) Banning consumption and export of locally produced milk, meat,

produce, milk-and meat-producing animals (viii) Removing milk- and meat-producing animals from outside

pasture and exposed water sources.

9.2.1 Closing Beaches, Parks, Recreation Areas

The following fall into this category:

- Inverhuron Park - Inverhuron Beach - Brucedale Conservation Area and Beach - Baie du Doré Launch Area - Underwood & Tiverton Community Centres - Tiverton Arena


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(a) The Ontario Provincial Police is responsible for closing beaches and parks and for warning the public within those areas. The Municipality of Kincardine Fire Department may provide assistance as required.

9.2.2 Closing Workplaces

(1) Bruce Energy Centre industries and the Sewage Treatment Plant are

requested to make preparations to shut down their equipment if the plan is partially or fully activated.

(2) Any remaining businesses within the Primary Zone will be requested to close, if ordered by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. (3) The Emergency Control Group will take whatever actions are required to

accomplish steps (1) and (2) within existing law.

9.2.3 Traffic & Entry Control

Traffic Control is implemented in three stages using the Traffic Control Plan developed jointly by the Ontario Provincial Police, Ministry of Transportation Ontario and the Municipality of Kincardine:

(a) This plan shall include provisions for preventing traffic on the main evacuation routes from entering the Primary Zone whenever Stage 2 of the plan is put into effect.

(b) Such through traffic shall be diverted around the Primary Zone

via a pre-designated diversion route. (c) Entry to emergency workers (who have tasks in the zone) shall

be permitted on these routes.

(d) If main traffic routes are likely to remain closed for an extended period, the Joint Traffic Control Centre, under the guidance of the PEOC, shall make alternative routing

arrangements. Prior planning for this eventuality will minimize the disruption created by such closures.

Joint Traffic Control Plan

A Joint Traffic Control Plan shall be developed for the Primary Zone as well as the main roads entering it. During an emergency, the Joint

Traffic Control Centre shall be responsible for implementing the Joint Traffic Control Plan.

The traffic control plan shall be designed to allow implementation in three incremental stages:

(a) Stage 1. Automatically initiated as soon as the traffic control

plan is activated. The aim in this stage shall be to keep traffic


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flowing smoothly on the main evacuation routes and, to ensure that these routes remain open.

(b) Stage 2. Initiated when it appears likely that the emergency

may require evacuations or, when spontaneous evacuations begin to occur. Traffic shall be prevented from entering the Primary Zone on the main evacuation routes and shall instead

be diverted around it (local traffic can still enter the Primary Zone on other routes). However, access should be allowed to

emergency workers who have tasks to perform in the Primary Zone. Stage 1 measures will continue.

(c) Stage 3. Initiated when it appears that particular sectors are likely to be evacuated. Additional resources shall be deployed to

ensure that evacuation proceeds smoothly beyond the Primary Zone boundary. Stages 1 and 2 measures will continue.

4.9.3 The timing and order of sector evacuations will be determined by the PEOC, in coordination with the JTCC.

4.9.4 The traffic control plan shall provide, where applicable, for the

priority evacuation of any Response Sector(s) (Fig 2.2), if and when ordered.

4.9.5 Operational directives implementing evacuations (or emergency orders issued in the event of a declared emergency) will be

accompanied by emergency bulletins issued by the PEOC.

9.3 Protective Measures

9.3.1 Evacuation

(i) Evacuation is one of the protective measures considered by the PEOC in a nuclear emergency.

(ii) The purpose of an evacuation is to prevent or minimize the

exposure of members of the public to the effects of radiation.

(iii) All routes will be utilized to evacuate the Primary Zone.

(iv) Shadow evacuations may occur spontaneously in areas contiguous to the Primary Zone and thus contribute to the evacuation time for the Primary Zone.

(a) Contamination

(i) In the event of a delayed emission, evacuees are not

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(ii) In the event of an ongoing or imminent emission, evacuees exposed to the radioactive emission can be expected to have varying levels of contamination.

(iii) Contamination, where found, would be in the form of loose

particulate on people, their belongings and vehicles.

(iv) Internal contamination may be present in individuals exposed to a radioactive emission.

(v) In the event of unforeseen circumstances or adverse

conditions, self-decontamination may be the primary means of decontamination, if required.

(vi) Monitoring and Decontamination facilities will be required for

the evacuating public or, in the event of (v) above, for those who desire assurance monitoring.

(c) Traffic

(i) During a nuclear emergency, traffic density on major routes and highways will be significantly increased and therefore, travel time in all directions will be longer than normal.

(ii) Traffic control will be required to ensure that evacuations can

proceed as smoothly as possible. (d) Family Reunification Prior to Evacuation

(i) Families will want to reunite and evacuate together, as far as

possible. (ii) The ability for families to reunite will depend on the time of

day at the onset of the emergency and on the urgency for evacuations to proceed (i.e. timing of the emission).

(iii) Factors affecting family reunification include workplace

location, school children, residents of hospitals, nursing homes or other institutions, etc.

(e) Mass Care

(i) The majority of evacuees will make their own arrangements for care and lodging. Mass care arrangements will be required for those evacuees without such resources.

(ii) Assurances will be required that evacuees requiring either

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9.3.2 Directing Evacuations (a) Evacuations will be directed by Response Sector or groups of

sectors, detailing the boundaries of the evacuation area by readily identifiable roads/landmarks.

(b) Evacuees who may have been exposed to an emission will be

directed either to proceed to a Monitoring and Decontamination Unit (MDU) or, if not possible, to self-decontaminate upon reaching the destination of their choosing. Information on locations for monitoring shall be provided at the time of the emergency.

(c) Evacuees who are not at risk of being contaminated will be

instructed to leave the Primary Zone and will not be directed to an MDU or to self-decontaminate.

(d) Evacuees who are not at risk of being contaminated will be

permitted to evacuate in the direction and to the destination of their choosing, subject to restrictions (due to weather, traffic conditions etc.) announced by the PEOC through the Emergency Bulletins.

(e) The smooth and expeditious movement of evacuee traffic is the

responsibility of the traffic control organization set up under the Joint Traffic Control Plan.

(f) The Joint Traffic Control Centre will monitor the evacuating traffic

and inform the PEOC and the Municipal EOC of any issues impacting the evacuation.

9.3.3 Evacuation Arrangements

(a) The Municipality of Kincardine and Town of Saugeen Shores Plans will include arrangements for mass evacuation transportation and/ or medical transfers.

(b) Medical assistance required during an evacuation is the

responsibility of the emergency medical services and hospitals under municipal arrangements and should be detailed in the Municipal Plan.

(c) The Municipality of Kincardine and Town of Saugeen Shores will

include details for the reception and care of evacuees. (d) Bruce Power will provide details regarding the monitoring and

decontamination of evacuees in its emergency plan and associated procedures (see 4.7.5).

(e) Emergency plans of the schools in the Primary Zone will provide for

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monitoring and decontamination. Evacuated students are the responsibility of their school staff until collected from the host school by their guardians/parents.

(f) Emergency plans of institutions (hospitals, nursing homes, and

other) in the Primary Zone should include provisions for the transfer of staff/residents/patients to an appropriate facility outside the Primary Zone, with which prior arrangements have been made. Provisions should also be made to take staff/residents/patients to Monitoring and Decontamination Units, if necessary.

As it may not be possible or desirable to evacuate some of these persons, special arrangements shall be made for the care of staff/residents/patients remaining behind, as identified in the Municipal Plans.

9.3.4 Bruce Power - Evacuation

Bruce Power prepares its own evacuation plans for non-essential onsite personnel. During an emergency, the actual evacuation of onsite personnel will be carried out in consultation with the PEOC. Where time permits without compromising the safety of station staff (i.e. delayed or imminent emission), the timing/sequence of such onsite evacuations will be agreed to in advance with the PEOC.

9.3.5 Monitoring and Decontamination (a) Bruce Power will resource the Monitoring and Decontamination

Units (MDUs) in the Reception Centres at Kincardine and Port Elgin.

(b) The MDUs will provide both assurance monitoring, for those who

have undertaken self-decontamination, as well as monitoring and decontamination for those evacuees who either require or desire it upon evacuating the Primary Zone.

(b) The MOHLTC will develop arrangements, in coordination with Bruce

Power, hospitals, designated municipalities and their public health units, to track evacuees for the purposes of contamination assessments (internal and external) and to provide follow up with those affected.


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9.3.6 Municipal Evacuation Procedures/Actions: If a decision is made to evacuate any sector(s) the Emergency Control

Group will be informed and the order issued by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre over public media via the Emergency Information Centre. If an evacuation is ordered the following actions are required:

1. Each Emergency Control Group member should immediately

inform his or her contacts.

2. The Reception/Evacuation Centre should prepare to receive the evacuees.

3. Police should monitor evacuation routes.

4. After a suitable time to allow the main flow of evacuees to leave.

5. Police, with the assistance of the Municipality of Kincardine Fire

Department if necessary, will patrol the area to ensure it is cleared if possible.

6. Road blocks should be established around the evacuated area and

only persons authorized by the Traffic Control Centre allowed to enter.

Authorized persons would be emergency workers or others authorized by the Traffic Control Centre/Emergency Worker Centre.

7. All persons entering the evacuated area must be registered.

Persons other than Bruce Power employees must be processed through the Emergency Worker Centre and issued dosimetry.

8. All evacuees will be instructed to report to the Reception Evacuee

Centre where they will be registered and monitored for possible contamination.

9. A record shall be kept of all residents of the Contiguous Zone

and their names shall be checked off when they register. (See Appendix “O” for resident list)

10. After evacuation takes place, the Emergency Information Centre is

responsible for providing information to evacuees, both collectively and individually. When it is safe to return to their homes, evacuees will be informed by Emergency Information Centre via the local media.


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11. The Bruce County Ontario Works representative on the Emergency Control Group is responsible for arranging transportation for evacuees, including disabled persons under home care, if required. The Emergency Operations Centre will communicate the phone number for persons requiring transportation, to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre for inclusion in the Public Action Directives. The Public Action Directives issued by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will include the Public Enquiry phone number for persons requiring transportation to evacuate. Emergency Information Centre procedures will identify a process for informing the Reception/Evacuation Centre of transportation requirements.

(b) Bruce Power Site

If Bruce Power finds it necessary to evacuate the Bruce Power site

of non-essential personnel, the Emergency Control Group shall be informed immediately. The Traffic Control Centre will be informed by the Emergency Control Group to ensure evacuation flows smoothly. Any requests for assistance for Bruce Power evacuees or the evacuation process will be through the Emergency Control Group, and the Emergency Control Group shall be kept informed of transportation arrangements.

If it is found necessary to monitor Bruce Power staff off site, this

shall be done at the Emergency Worker Centre. Any alternate arrangements for off-site monitoring and decontamination of Bruce Power staff will be discussed with and approved by the Emergency Control Group.

(c) Prompt Evacuations

In the event that an evacuation is necessary in any sector prior to the Reception/Evacuation Centre being established, Municipal staff will be informed directly by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

These staff will immediately proceed to the Reception Evacuation

Centre, ensure it is either cleared, or opened, depending on the time of day, greet evacuees and direct them to a waiting area to await the arrival of Bruce County Ontario Works Reception/Evacuation Centre staff.

(d) Secondary Zone Evacuations

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will coordinate any

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9.3.7 Sheltering

In the case of an imminent emission, the operational directive to shelter (or, in the event of a declared emergency, advice that such

orders have been made) shall be issued via an Emergency Bulletin at least 4 hours before the emission is expected to commence.

In the case of an ongoing emission, all sectors adjacent to sectors requiring evacuation should be advised via operational directive to

shelter (or, in the event of a declared emergency, advise that such orders have been made).

Entry Control will be established for all sectors under a sheltering order. 9.3.8 Thyroid Blocking The decision to issue an operational directive for thyroid blocking will be made by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC), in coordination with the PEOC. Details regarding thyroid blocking are provided in the MOHLTC’s Radiation Health Response Plan. It is the responsibility of Bruce Power to procure adequate quantities of Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets for the Primary Zone and Secondary Zone population (PNERP Master Plan, Appendix 13 to Annex I and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission REGDOC-2.10.1. 2.10) The Municipality of Kincardine shall detail in the plan the means by which they will facilitate:

(a) Availability of KI tablets for emergency centres (Emergency Worker, Reception and Evacuee Centres and MDUs

(b)Availability of KI tablets for any members of the Primary Zone and Secondary Zone population who may wish to possess a supply.

Other operational responsibilities regarding Thyroid Blocking (stocking, distribution and administration) are prescribed in the Radiation Health Response Plan, as prepared by MOHLTC. The decision to implement the administration of KI tablets will be taken by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. In the unlikely event of a serious accident at a nuclear station, radioactive material may escape, including radioactive iodine. If radioiodines are inhaled, they are absorbed by the thyroid gland. Thyroid blocking is the prevention or reduction of radioiodine


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absorption by the thyroid gland through the ingestion of a stable iodine compound, potassium iodide (KI) tablets. KI Tablets are stored at the Kincardine E.O.C. and will be transported to the Saugeen Shores Emergency Worker, Reception and Evacuee Centres and MDUs Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets pre-distribution has been completed for the residents, businesses and institutions who may wish to possess (KI) tablets in the Contiguous Zone (3km) and Primary Zone (10km), together with instructions on the proper administration. Particular consideration to sensitive populations such as children and pregnant women has been addressed with information sheets within the KI tablet packaging. An annual update through the Municipality of Kincardine treasury Department of properties in the Primary Zones to ensure new residents are supplied with KI tablets and information in the use. Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets for those residents in Secondary Zone (50 km) who may wish to possess KI tablets can be obtained through designated local pharmacies. Particular consideration to sensitive populations such as children and pregnant women has been addressed with information sheets within the KI tablet packaging. A sufficient quantity of KI tablets have been pre-stocked within the secondary zone and is available to members of the public placed in accessible strategic locations in the event of severe weather at the following locations: fire halls, schools and pharmacies. Public education on KI tablets and public emergency preparedness information will be distributed in hard copy annually to every residence, business and institution within the Primary and Secondary zone, and posted on the Bruce Power, Municipality of Kincardine and OFMEMO websites. Ki tablets pre distributed in 2015 will expire in 2025.

Included information on:

public alerting

how they will be notified or informed on what to do

sheltering-in-place instructions

evacuation orders

how/when to take KI tablets, and where to get them if not pre-distributed

contact details for where to obtain additional information, such as websites and social

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If the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre requires that evacuees be issued KI tablets, they will inform the Municipal Emergency Control Group, who will immediately inform the Reception/Evacuation Centre Manager by phone and Fax. A member of the Bruce Grey Owen-Sound Health Unit will be dispatched to the Registration & Enquiry desk at the Reception/Evacuation Centre to administer the tablets to all evacuees registering at the desk and any other evacuees who have previously registered. 9.4 Ingestion Control Measures Before an emission commences, appropriate ingestion control measures will

be directed as a precaution within and, if necessary, adjacent to the Primary

Zone.

If general province-wide monitoring indicates the need, appropriate ingestion control measures will be considered in areas known or suspected to be contaminated.

Based on the data produced by ground monitoring, additional ingestion

control measures will be considered, where necessary, while the original precautionary measures may be lifted where appropriate.

The Province may impose restrictions on livestock and food production by making appropriate announcements over the media. These restriction measures are as follows:

- clearing milk storage,

- banning consumption of food and water which has been exposed outdoors,

or meat or dairy products,

- sheltering animals.

If this occurs, or appears as though it may occur, an agricultural assistance coordinator appointed by the Emergency Control Group, may be assigned to coordinate information and assistance to farmers. This coordinator will work with the Public Enquiry section of the Emergency Information Centre and the Emergency Control Group.

9.5 Venting of Containment for a Delayed Emission

The holdup within the station containment structure (e.g. vacuum building)

of any radioactive material released from damaged fuel would create the possibility of venting such contained radioactivity in a controlled manner and

in a safe direction, i.e., over the lake (refer to PNERP Master Plan, Annex G) .

Bruce Power shall include, in each hourly report to the PEOC, an estimate of the time at which the vacuum building pressure would reach the minimum

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The time interval between the occurrence of the accident and containment pressure reaching this minimum level will depend on the condition and

behaviour of the containment system. With no impairment to containment, this time interval is expected to be about 2½ days (an impaired containment

could significantly reduce that time). The PEOC should consider, in consultation with Bruce Power, the CNSC, and

the Municipality of Kincardine, whether venting according to the considerations in the PNERP Master Plan, Annex G, would be feasible

and/or advisable. Detailed procedures for such decision-making should be developed in consultation with the above agencies and incorporated in the PEOC procedures for the Scientific, Operations and Command Sections, as

appropriate.

In the event it becomes necessary to release radioactive material (venting) it shall be done in a controlled manner when favourable weather conditions exist. If possible, venting will occur when the wind direction is towards the lake, at a brisk rate.

If venting will occur, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will issue the following “standby for venting” message to the Emergency Control Group and others:

“Radioactive material contained within Bruce Power site may be vented out over Lake Huron at ___ (time) ___. Recipients of this message should adopt appropriate standby measures.”

This message should be forwarded to all Emergency Control Group contacts by Emergency Control Group staff. Once venting occurs, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will issue progress reports and survey results at 1/2 hourly intervals to the Emergency Control Group.


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Chapter 10 - Emergency Operations – Recovery Phase

10.1 Introduction

The Recovery Phase of the emergency occurs when it is clear that conditions within the damaged reactor are stabilized, and there is no possibility of any further abnormal releases to the environment. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will decide and direct the transition to Recovery Phase after appropriate consultation, and will specify a formal date and time...

Recovery Phase is the period when the long-term effects of the emergency are dealt with, and the situation is restored to as close to normal as possible. To do this, the emergency zones are re-defined, and the emergency organization is changed somewhat to reflect the changed roles and tasks.

10.2 Transition to the Recovery Phase

10.2.1 Criteria

The PEOC can end the Response Phase of the emergency at any time after both the following conditions are met:

(a) The nuclear reactor that had the accident is in a guaranteed

shutdown state.

(b) No further controlled or uncontrolled emissions at significant

levels are anticipated. Generally, emissions shall be considered below a significant level if:

(i) They do not warrant the taking of any exposure control protective measures, and

(ii) They do not adversely affect public safety.

10.3 Recovery Phase - Emergency Management Organization

In the Recovery Phase the Municipal Emergency Management function will be somewhat scaled down, and altered slightly to accommodate the different requirements of the restoration phase.

10.3.1 Emergency Control Group

The Emergency Operations Centre will establish the following.

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

1.

Overall Emergency Management & Organization, coordination with other municipalities

Head, Emergency Control Group, Chief Administrative Officer


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ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

2. Traffic Control & Security Ontario Provincial Police (with Ministry of Transportation Ontario)

3.

Restoration

Public Works Manager

4.

Radiation Protection & Decontamination

Bruce Power

5.

Ingestion Control

Grey Bruce Health Unit

6.

County & Provincial Liaison and Support for Provincial Staff

Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

7.

Financial Services & Administration

Chief Administrative Officer -Municipality of Kincardine

Treasurer – Municipality of Kincardine

Provincial Ministries are responsible for providing their own working space and accommodations.

10.3.2 Evacuee Assistance Centre

An Evacuee Assistance Centre will be established by Bruce County Ontario Works. The functions to be performed at this Centre are as follows:

1. Provide information to evacuees; personal, written and in the form of Town

Hall style meetings. The Emergency Information Centre is responsible for providing information and organizing and conducting these Town Hall style meetings.

2. Provide counselling services to evacuees and others (Health Unit staff).

3. Monitoring and referral of evacuees and others who may wish to be

monitored and receive information on radiation exposure (Health Unit with assistance from Bruce Power).

4. Provide financial assistance, and alternate housing or accommodation for

evacuees (Bruce County Ontario Works) 5. Follow up on contaminated and exposed residents.

10.4 Emergency Information Centre The aim of emergency information is to provide to the public and to the media,

timely and accurate information on the emergency, the measures being taken to deal with it and action to be taken by the public.

Each jurisdiction (Province, Bruce Power and the local Municipality) is

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operations. Every effort will be made to ensure that the information being developed and issued is coordinated and consistent.

The Provincially-operated EIS (Emergency Information Section), through their operating procedures, coordinates the emergency information sent to the media for any type of off-site response due to a nuclear emergency.

In the Municipality of Kincardine the Emergency Information Officer (EIO) will

receive direction from the Emergency Control Group and oversee the emergency communications in conjunction Emergency Information Centre staff and Bruce Power media representatives. The Kincardine Emergency Information Centre will remain set up and functional for as long as the emergency is in place.


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FIGURE 10.1 RECOVERY PHASE MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION

MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE

TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

SERVICES

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SPECIAL SERVICES

COUNSELLING

RADIATION MONITORING & REFERRAL

LONG TERM HOUSING & ACCOMODATION

VOLUNTEER

COORDINATION


CENTRE

EMERGENCY WORKER

CENTRE

PROVIDE UP TO DATE ACCURATE INFORMATION OF EMERGENCY

STATUS

TRAFFIC & ENTRY CONTROL & SECURITY

COORDINATION OF EMERGENCY WORKERS MOVEMENT

EMERGENCY WORKER SAFETY

RESTORATION

EMERGENCY SERVICES

OFF-SITE BRUCE POWER MONITORING

BUS TRANSPORTATION

STAGING AREA

RESUMPTION OF NORMAL SERVICES

RESTORATION SUPPORT


(Nuclear Emergency)

RECEPTION EVACUEE

ASSISTANCE

CENTRE

BRUCE POWER CORPORATE EMERGENCY

SUPPORT CENTRE

Underline Denotes Control Point


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Chapter 11 - Emergency Worker Safety 11.1 Introduction

Bruce Power Inc. is responsible for implementing the measures to ensure the safety of Emergency Workers and for the organization and operation of the Emergency Worker Centre. They are also responsible for providing pre and post exposure briefings as well as radiation safety and procedure training for Emergency Workers.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre will determine the measures to be taken for Emergency Worker Safety based on known or projected conditions and transmit this information to the Emergency Control Group in the form of a “Sector Safety Status Code” which defines the level of protection required. These codes are transmitted to all agencies, including the Emergency Worker Centre and/or Remote Exposure Control Desk. All verbal transmission will be confirmed by Fax.

11.2 Definition of Emergency Worker

Emergency Workers: A person who assists in connection with an emergency that has been declared by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or

the Premier, under 5.7.0.1 of the EMPCA or by the head of council of a municipality under section 4 of the EMCPA. This may include persons who

are required to remain in, or to enter, offsite areas affected or likely to be affected by radiation from an accident, and for whom special safety arrangements are required. Examples of emergency workers include police,

firefighters, ambulance and personnel from the Canadian Armed Forces, and other essential services. They shall not include nuclear energy workers

(pursuant to the Nuclear Safety and Control Act) or assurance (ingestion) monitoring field staff. (as defined in the PNERP – Implementing Plan for Bruce Power) Emergency Workers are non-Bruce Power workers who are required to enter areas likely to be affected by radiation outside the Nuclear Facility Boundary, and for whom special safety arrangements are required. They may include Police, Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Services, Bruce County Ontario Works Staff, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, Municipal, County, Provincial or Federal Government staff, Bruce Power, the media, or residents approved by the Emergency Control Group to enter the area to tend to livestock or other purposes.

11.3 Emergency Worker Centre & Remote Exposure Control Desk Set-up

1. If the nuclear emergency plan is partially or fully activated, the Remote Exposure Control Desk will be established by Bruce Power.

2. If the nuclear plan is activated, the Emergency Worker Centre will be

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11.4 Sector Safety Status

At the commencement of an emergency resulting in the activation of this plan, the Response Sectors in the Primary Zone will be assumed to carry the following safety status, based on the category of the notification initiated by

Bruce Power:

(a) ONSITE EMERGENCY Notification with an ONGOING EMISSION Sectors 1 and 7 - ORANGE All other sectors - GREEN

(b) GENERAL EMERGENCY Notification with an ONGOING EMISSION

Sectors 1 and 7 - RED Sectors 2,3, and 8 - ORANGE All other sectors - GREEN

(c) All Other Cases - If there is no ongoing emission, the sector

safety status for All Sectors will be GREEN and will remain GREEN until an emission commences.

As soon as relevant data is available, the PEOC will reassign safety status to all the sectors and will update them periodically.

During the course of an emission over the land areas of the Primary Zone

this updating will be done on an hourly basis. The safety status of sectors should be promptly communicated by the PEOC to all concerned.

It is the responsibility of each organization with emergency workers operating or required to operate in the Primary Zone to ensure that they are

kept apprised of the latest/current safety status of Response Sectors. The Municipal Plan shall provide for the setting up of Emergency Worker

Centres (EWCs), as appropriate refers).

Bruce Power is responsible for the monitoring and decontamination aspect of EWCs, the relevant details of which will be provided in their plans/procedures.

11.5 Radiation Protection of Emergency Workers

Emergency workers who need to enter a sector assigned a safety status other than GREEN should first report to an EWC, where they will be provided

with personal monitoring devices and briefed on the precautions they should observe and any maximum time limit on their stay in the sector.

If an emission is ongoing, emergency services (police, fire and ambulance) who are required to operate in the Contiguous Zone (before the EWC is

functioning) should carry and use the following equipment:

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(ii) Stable iodine tablets (one tablet to be ingested prior to entering a RED sector. See Dose Rate table below in the Emergency Worker

Safety guidelines for Assigning Sector Safety Status in a Nuclear Emergency).

A card listing the default safety status of sectors and the precautions to be taken for each safety status.

Municipal Plans shall detail how these emergency services will obtain these items, appropriately store them, and maintain such equipment

so that it is readily available when needed. Bruce Power is to provide assistance in obtaining and maintaining (i) and (ii) above.

The following procedures will apply to Emergency Workers.

If the Plan is partially or fully activated:

1. All Ontario Provincial Police Officers and Ambulance staff currently on duty

shift in the Walkerton/Kincardine Area will be dispatched to the Emergency Worker Centre to be issued safety equipment. Any Tiverton Fire Station staff required to respond to a fire or other emergency within the 10 km zone will pick up safety equipment upon being dispatched from the Tiverton Fire Station.

2. Safety equipment is defined as: - TLD Badge - DRDs (one each of 0-500 mrem and 0-5 Rem, or personal

electronic dosimeters) - KI Tablets - Respirators - Tyvek Coveralls - Emergency Information Cards

3. If any sector or sectors are declared “Orange” or “Red”, entry control will be established with one entry control point only. (located in Traffic Control Plan)

A record shall be kept of all personnel entering and leaving the sector(s).

4. Dose control procedures will be established by the Emergency Worker

Centre to ensure unqualified persons or pregnant females are not exposed, and/or to ensure maximum permissible limits are not exceeded, and that Emergency Worker Precautionary Measures as identified in the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan are complied with.

5. All vehicles and personnel leaving an “Orange” or “Red” sector will be

directed to the Emergency Worker Centre for monitoring, decontamination if necessary, and dose assessment.

6. A qualified escort will be provided by the Emergency Worker Centre for any

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7. If it is established that vehicles or personnel are being contaminated, measures shall be taken to ensure that contamination is contained at the entry control point to the extent possible. This may include the use of pool vehicles whose use is restricted to the controlled sector(s).

Figure 11. 1 EMERGENCY WORKER SAFETY

GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNING SECTOR SAFETY STATUS

IN A NUCLEAR EMERGENCY

SAFETY

STATUS

PROJECTED

DOSE RATE*

RED

5 mSv (0.5 rem) per hour

ORANGE

Background to 5 mSv (0.5 rem) per hour

GREEN

Background

* This projection shall be made for the period for which the Safety Status is to remain valid.


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EMERGENCY WORKER SAFETY

FOR A NUCLEAR EMERGENCY

SAFETY

STATUS

PRECAUTIONARY

MEASURES

RED

(1) Emergency workers shall report to the Emergency Worker Centre (EWC) before

entering the sector.

(2) They shall enter the sector accompanied by a qualified escort provided by the nuclear

installation and shall carry personal monitoring devices. They shall observe any

precautions prescribed by the EWC.

(3) Dosimeters should be checked every 30 minutes. Workers shall exit from the sector if

the reading reaches 40 mSv (4 rem), or any lower personal limit prescribed by the EWC.

(4) If duties permit, workers shall remain under shelter or inside a vehicle. If working

outside, workers should wear an outer garment such as a plastic raincoat.

(5) Stay in the sector shall be limited to one hour, or the time prescribed by the EWC.

(6) On leaving the sector, emergency workers shall again report to the EWC.

(7) Pregnant workers shall not enter the sector.

ORANGE

(1) Emergency workers shall report to the Emergency Worker Centre (EWC) before entering

the sector.

(2) Emergency workers shall carry personal monitoring devices and shall observe any

precautions prescribed by the EWC.

(3) Dosimeters should be checked every hour. Workers shall exit from the sector if the

reading reaches 40 mSv (4rem), or any lower personal limit prescribed by the EWC.

(4) If duties permit, workers shall remain under shelter or inside a vehicle. If working

outside, workers should wear an outer garment such as a plastic raincoat.

(5) Stay in the sector shall be limited to 4 hours, or the time prescribed by the EWC.

(6) On leaving the sector, emergency workers shall again report to the EWC.

(7) Pregnant workers shall not enter the sector.

GREEN

No precautions necessary. No limit on stay period.


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Chapter 12 - Training and Education 12.1 Training 12.1.1 The Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management

Coordinator (CEMC) provides generic staff training programs to staff and agency emergency personnel on an ongoing basis. Topics provide a level of understanding about upcoming exercises and training events or just provide general information on the Nuclear Emergency Response Plan or nuclear awareness.

12.1.2 All Emergency Control Group members and support staff are providing with training to ensure that they have a general knowledge of the PNERP (Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan), the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan and are trained to carry out their specific responsibilities under the PNERP and other specific plans and implementing procedures.

12.1.3 Staff training may be achieved through all or any of the following activities

at the discretion of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator. This may include the following:

1. Staff attending internal or external training sessions on appropriate plans

and procedures covering their assigned responsibilities under the plans 2. Staff attending specific training prior to exercises or drills 3. Staff may also be provided generic professional development

opportunities such as Basic Emergency Management (BEM) and the IMS courses.


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Chapter 13 - Exercises and Drills

13.1 General 13.1.1 The Municipality of Kincardine offers an ongoing program of exercises and

drills. Each year, exercises and drills are planned and undertaken to test various components of the Municipality of Kincardine emergency management program and to assist with legislative compliance. Exercises and drills are designed to test things including:

1. Specific emergency plans (Nuclear and conventional) 2. Nuclear emergency centre set-up/operational procedures

(Reception/Evacuation Centre, Emergency Worker Centre) 3. Notification procedures 4. Emergency Management Structure (Emergency Control Group) 5. Emergency Information Centre (EIC) 6. Joint Traffic Control Centre (JTCC) 7. Interfacing with Community and Provincial agencies and NGO’s

The Municipality of Kincardine may office assistance to County staff, neighbouring municipalities, volunteers and community agencies to assist in their understanding of this plan.

13.1.2 To ensure each department or agency maintains a high level of readiness,

departments or agencies with responsibilities under the plans shall be encouraged to take every practical opportunity to participate in exercises and drills.

13.2 Testing the Plan 13.2.1 Testing this Plan or other supporting plans is an effective hands-on

method of training staff. The Municipality of Kincardine tests its plans regularly to training Municipal and agency staff.

The following components of the emergency plan may be tested as

indicated below:

Review/Exercise Participation Frequency

Plan Familiarization Emergency Control Group Support Staff External Organizations

Annually

MEOC Set-up Simulation Exercise

Emergency Control Group Support Staff Volunteers & Agencies

Annually

County Level Exercises Emergency Control Group Support Staff County & LT Municipalities County Emergency Services Volunteers & Agencies

3-5 years


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Chapter 14 - Public Education & Awareness

14.1 General 14.1.1 Public awareness is an important component of the Emergency

Management Program put in place so that the general public will know what to expect before, during and after an emergency event.

14.1.2 The Municipality of Kincardine through it Community Emergency

Management Coordinator has an obligation to protect the residents of the Municipality through the implementation of an Emergency Management Program that includes the provision of public education and awareness.

14.1.3 All municipalities in Ontario are legislated to provide a public education

and awareness component as part of their Emergency Management Program under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O., 1990.

14.2 Responsibilities 14.2.1 As part of the Emergency Management Program under the Emergency

Management and Civil Protection Act, the Municipality of Kincardine has a public education and awareness program that covers the following information but is not limited to: 1. Nuclear Emergency Plans and response procedures 2. Nuclear Public Alerting and evacuation procedures 3. General Emergency Preparedness 4. Personal Emergency Preparedness

14.3 Public Education & Awareness Delivery Methods 14.3.1 The public awareness information program provided might include:

1. Brochures 2. USB/Compact discs 3. Emergency news releases / media articles 4. Municipal/County/Provincial web sites 5. Community Displays 6. Public Presentations

14.3.2 The Municipality of Kincardine publicizes emergency exercises and events

when possible through local media and on the web site. The CEMC responds to e-mail and telephone requests for information

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APPENDIX “C”

LIQUID EMMISIONS


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1.0 Introduction In the event of an emergency involving the release of a liquid to the environment,

it is necessary to prepare the required plans, procedures and responders to effectively deal with any situations that might occur.

2.0 Aim The aim of this plan is to ensure that an effective strategy for dealing with liquid emission is in place and that the required response team has the training and experience to neutralize the situation in an organized timely fashion. 3.0 Objective To carry out the responsibilities and duties outlined in this plan. To ensure a constant state of readiness and reliability in reference to a liquid emission situation or emergency. 4.0 Response Basis (a) Local Response The Medical Officer of Health shall direct the local response under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. (b) Spills Action Centre, MOE The response shall be conducted under applicable Provincial environmental legislation and regulations. (c) Provincial Response The Province maintains the Provincial Liquid Emissions Response Plan

(PLERP) and would respond implementing the required actions through the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre for a radioactive liquid release to the environment.

5.0 Initial Notifications Should a liquid emission occur from the Bruce Power site to the environment

that may impact surrounding municipalities, Bruce Power will make initial notifications regarding liquid emission as follows:

(a) Whenever the notification criteria prescribed by the local Medical Officer

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(1) The Medical Officer of Health (2) The Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management

Coordinator (3) The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (4) The Spills Action Centre 6.0 Protective Measures The following measures could be taken depending on the severity of the situation: (1) Closing of water supply intakes (2) Closing beaches (3) Banning swimming and consumption of fish caught in the affected area (4) Restriction on use and consumption of water supply (5) Restrictions or advisories on recreational use of local bodies of water NOTE: The above actions have been modified and adapted from the Provincial

Liquid Emissions Response Plan but may be used for any kind of detrimental liquid emission to the environment. These actions are primarily in place for a radioactive liquid release to Lake Huron from Bruce Power.


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APPENDIX “D”

HUMAN HEALTH / AGRICULTURE EMERGENCY


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TABLE OF CONTENTS – HUMAN HEALTH / AGRICULTURE EMERGENCY

PAGE PAGE INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 118

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................ 118

INFLUENZING FACTORS ............................................................................... 118

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................. 119

NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION .................................................................119

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP ... 119

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) Alert Phases .............................. 119 INTER-PANDEMIC PERIOD

Phase 1 ....................................................................................................... 119 Phase 2 ....................................................................................................... 120

PANDEMIC ALERT PERIOD Phase 3 ....................................................................................................... 120 Phase 4 ....................................................................................................... 120 Phase 5 ....................................................................................................... 120

PANDEMIC PERIOD Phase 6 ....................................................................................................... 120

Pandemic Confirmed: Scenario #1 and #2 ............................................. 125 Pandemic in Bruce County – First Wave ................................................ 126 Pandemic in Bruce County – Second Wave ........................................... 128

POST-PANDEMIC PERIOD ............................................................................. 129

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN MAINTAINENCE ...................................... 130


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INTRODUCTION Influenza A viruses periodically cause worldwide epidemics, or pandemics, with high rates of illness and death. A pandemic can occur at any time, with the potential to cause serious illness, death and immense social and economic disruption throughout the world. It must be noted, however, that the authority for coordinating and leading the community response to disease related emergencies lies with the Medical Officer of Health and Chief Medical Officer Health (Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 amended). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This plan is a compilation of various resource materials and is as complete as possible based on recommended actions to be taken by the Municipality of Kincardine during a human health emergency.

INFLUENCING FACTORS

The impact is dependent on such factors as the severity of the virus, availability of a vaccine and anti-viral drugs. Special guidelines will need to be in place to address critical issues that will occur as service access is maximized and resources are depleted. Locating the resources that will be required, collecting the information that will be needed to educate stakeholders and citizens and identifying the service gaps that exist presently or will occur need to be addressed. It can be expected that:

because a pandemic will be widespread with simultaneous outbreaks, the Municipality of Kincardine cannot rely on neighboring resources to assist with its response

there will be shortages of healthcare, emergency and essential services personnel due to illness

essential services will be severely disrupted

there will be shortages of equipment and supplies

vaccine and anti-virals may be limited and not be readily available during the early stage of the pandemic

will need to cope with large numbers of ill people, from all age groups, that will require treatment

media and public scrutiny will be intense and unrelenting and fear will be abundant


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AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBLITY The Medical Officer of Health or designate has the authority to control communicable diseases and determines the actions needed to protect the community from a communicable disease as outlined in the Health Protection and Promotion Act, revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990, Chapter H.7. The Medical Officer of Health has the power to identify, reduce or eliminate health hazards. In addition, the Medical Officer of Health has the authority to issue an order under Section 22 of the with respect to communicable disease if “he or she is of the opinion (upon reasonable and probable grounds) that a communicable disease exists or may exist, or that there is an immediate risk of an outbreak of a communicable disease in the health unit served by the Medical Officer of Health”. Influenza is a reportable and communicable disease as defined by the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Therefore, health professionals must report diagnoses of influenza meeting the case definition as outlined in 0.2.1 to the local Medical Officer of Health or designate. NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION This plan may be implemented in whole or in part, as required by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group with or without the declaration of an emergency by the Head of Council. ROLES OF EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP

Maintain essential services

Support maintenance of emergency social services

Assist County with volunteer coordination

Support Health Unit and Health Unit Pandemic Plan as needed WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ALERT PHASES

---------------------- INTERPANDEMIC PERIOD (normal routine) ----------------------------- Phase 1 No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans. An influenza virus subtype that has caused human infection may be present in animals. If present in animals, the risk of human infection or disease is considered to be low.


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Phase 2 No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans. However, a circulating animal influenza virus subtype poses a substantial risk of human disease.

-------------------------------------- PANDEMIC ALERT PERIOD --------------------------------- Phase 3 Human infection(s) with a new subtype, but no human-to-human spread, or at most rare instances of spread to a close contact. Phase 4 Small cluster(s) with limited human-to-human transmission but spread is highly localized, suggesting that the virus is not well adapted to humans. Phase 5 Larger cluster(s) but human-to-human spread still localized, suggesting that the virus is becoming increasingly better adapted to humans, but may not yet be fully transmissible (substantial pandemic risk).

--------------------------------------- PANDEMIC PERIOD ------------------------------------------- Phase 6 Pandemic phase: increased and sustained transmission in general population.

Pandemic confirmed outside of Canada or

Pandemic confirmed within Canada

----------------------- POST PANDEMIC PERIOD (recovery period) ------------------------- At this stage, the community will need strong leadership to deal with post pandemic aftermath. Restocking of supplies will take place. Normal resumption of community activities will take place. Wrap up of all emergency actions will occur. ------------------- Return to INTERPANDEMIC PERIOD. (normal routine) ----------------- Phase 1 No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans. An influenza virus subtype that has caused human infection may be present in animals. If present in animals, the risk of human infection or disease is considered to be low. COMMUNITY PREPARDENESS AND RESPONSE ROLE To ensure that municipal departments have developed operational procedures for emergency management specific to a pandemic event and that they address high rates of workforce absenteeism due to illness to enable continuity of services through business continuity plans..


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GOAL To ensure efficient interface and coordinate operational procedures for emergency management within the community.

OBJECTIVES

a) To enhance current emergency management procedures specific to a pandemic health emergency.

b) To enhance roles and responsibilities of emergency response agencies specific to a human health emergency including:

Use of internal facilities for emergency purposes.

Activation of Community Emergency Management structure in support of a human health emergency.

Procedures for use of extra-ordinary actions in response to a human health emergency.

c) To liaise with municipal department heads regarding maintaining essential emergency/community services

d) To co-ordinate with county emergency management structures regarding emergency resources and municipal-county emergency management strategies

COMMUNICATIONS GOAL To develop operational procedures for communications (internal/external) regarding human health emergency information; to provide timely information to municipal departments and the public. At each level of notification, staff will be informed to either remain on stand-by or take specific action steps to respond to the emergency. Brief but pertinent details of the emergency will be provided (i.e., type of emergency, location, magnitude, response required, assigned tasks).


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INTERPANDEMIC PERIOD PHASES ---------------------- INTERPANDEMIC PERIOD (normal routine) ----------------------------- The World Health Organization (WHO) continually assesses the level of alert from novel influenza viruses during inter-pandemic periods. The “WHO” will announce each phase. A new pandemic virus may first be detected from significant and rapidly spreading outbreaks. But, it is important for effective planning to have a process which defines responses to alternative possibilities, such as the recognition of a new virus which does not spread and cause a pandemic, and the early detection of low-level spread of a true pandemic virus. The distinction between phase 1 and phase 2 is based on the risk of human infection or disease resulting from circulating strains in animals. The distinction would be based on various factors and their relative importance according to current scientific knowledge. PHASE 1 No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans. An influenza virus subtype that has caused human infection may be present in animals. If present in animals, the risk of human infection or disease is considered to be low.

Review and prepare for the steps in Phase 2

PHASE 2

No new influenza virus subtypes have been detected in humans. However, a circulating animal influenza virus subtype poses a substantial risk of human disease.

Monitor global, federal, and provincial influenza surveillance data web sites.

Develop and plan internal surveillance policies and procedures for a pandemic.

Develop/improve communication mechanisms for the rapid and timely exchange of surveillance information between all stakeholders.

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE

Develop human health emergency policies and guidelines and participate in training exercises to test the County of Bruce Influenza Pandemic Emergency Plan.

Develop a list of essential community services and resources. An essential service is any which, if discontinued, would pose a serious threat to public safety or would interfere with the ongoing response to a human health emergency.

Individual municipal departments will be provided with assistance and strongly encouraged to develop business continuity plans for their own department to ensure that their operations will continue during a human health emergency. These internal plans may consider such matters as “cross-training” of personnel and supervisors and establishing minimum service and staffing levels to be


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maintained during a human health emergency in light of a possible absentee rate of 50% due to illness.

Recommendation made to consider stockpiling essential supplies. COMMUNICATIONS Dissemination of timely and accurate information will be one of the most important facets of a human health emergency response. A multi-component communications plan is essential to ensure that all groups including; health care providers, community officials, media and general public obtain the information they require. A broad-based communication system will need to be established in the preparedness period taking into account that different target audiences will need different types of information and different levels of detail.

Emergency Information Officer will respond to information requests

Monitor media coverage

Circulate copies of the Human Health Emergency Response Plan to key stakeholders and post on the Municipality of Kincardine Web Site.

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PHASE 3

Human infection(s) with a new subtype, but no human-to-human spread, or at most rare instances of spread to a close contact. The distinction between phase 3, phase 4 and phase 5 is based on an assessment of the risk of a pandemic. Various factors and their relative importance according to current scientific knowledge may be considered. Factors may include: rate of transmission; geographical location and spread; severity of illness; presence of genes from human strains (if derived from an animal strain); other information from the viral genome; and/or other scientific information. (Source: World Health Organization) EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE

Participate in meetings of Municipal and County officials when called by the Medical Officer of Health.

Maintain contact lists for human resources, supplies and equipment related to the continuity of emergency and essential departmental services.

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PHASE 4 Small cluster(s) with limited human-to-human transmission but spread is highly localized, suggesting that the virus is not well adapted to humans. This phase will exist when it has been confirmed that two or more human infections have occurred with a new virus sub-type, but the ability of the virus to readily spread from person-to-person and cause multiple outbreaks of disease leading to epidemics remains questionable. EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE

Participate in meetings when called by the Medical Officer of Health.

Maintain contact lists for human resources, supplies and equipment related to the continuity of emergency and essential departmental services.

COMMUNICATIONS



PHASE 5

Larger cluster(s) but human-to-human spread still localized, suggesting that the virus is becoming increasingly better adapted to humans, but may not yet be fully transmissible (substantial human health emergency risk). This phase will exist when human transmission of the virus sub-type has been confirmed through clear evidence of person-to-person spread in the general population, such as secondary cases resulting from contact with an index case, with at least one outbreak lasting over a minimum two week period in one country. Identification of the new virus sub-type in several countries, with no explanation other than contact among infected people, may also be used as evidence for significant human transmission. EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE

Advise the Municipal Emergency Control Group to be on alert and review human health emergency protocols

Meet with municipal department heads and emergency services to educate them about the “risk-specific” human health emergency actions being undertaken internally and locally. Encourage these groups to review and update their inter-departmental business continuity plans.

Review estimates of the number of people who fall within each of the priority groups for receipt of antiviral drugs (i.e., municipal staff, Mayor and Council, emergency service workers) and assess strategies

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COMMUNICATIONS


Monitor media coverage ---------------------------------------- PANDEMIC PERIOD -----------------------------------------------

PHASE 6

Pandemic phase: increased and sustained transmission in general population. The human health emergency will be declared when the new virus sub-type has been shown to cause several outbreaks in at least one country, and to have spread to other countries, with consistent disease patterns indicating that serious morbidity and mortality is likely in at least one segment of the population. Depending on the amount of early warning, this phase may or may not have been preceded by phases 3-5. (Health Canada Note: This is likely to occur in Canada after the WHO declaration of a pandemic but may occur sooner if the novel virus

emerges in Canada or is rapidly imported after its emergence outside Canada).

-------------------------- PANDEMIC CONFIRMED (SCENARIO 1 AND 2) ---------------------------- Scenario #1: Outside Canada

Review, educate, update, and provide consultation for municipal workers about importance of infection control measures and of surveillance and their role during a human health emergency.

Scenario #2: Within Canada

Implement outbreak procedures (as per Infection Control Guide to Respiratory Outbreaks in Long Term

Care Facilities, October 2004). Monitor, collect, and forward all human health emergency reports and outbreaks

to Bruce Grey Owen Sound Health Unit.

Communicate rapidly and timely exchange of information between all stakeholders including County of Bruce Community Emergency Management Coordinator and Bruce Grey Owen Sound Health Unit.

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE Scenario #1: Outside Canada

Assemble the Emergency Control Group to discuss the developing situation outside Canada. If the group chooses, the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan may be activated.

** Activation of the Plan does not mean that a declaration of emergency

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Meet with municipal department heads and emergency services to advise them of the situation developing outside of the country and explain the need to prepare locally for the anticipated spread to Canada and Bruce County.

Scenario #2: Within Canada

If not already done under Scenario #1, recommend the activation of the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan based on information and advice from the Medical Officer of Health.

Advise department heads of their potential role in a human health emergency response and of the necessity to review business continuity plans and to place staff on standby.

Note: It is possible that there will be no vaccine available during all or part of the human health emergency, or there will be an initial shortage of vaccine, because once the novel virus is detected, it normally takes up to six months to develop a new vaccine and additional time to manufacture and distribute it. If there is no vaccine, it will be critical to take measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

COMMUNICATIONS Scenario #1: Outside Canada

Continue ongoing communication with local and County contacts


Monitor media coverage Scenario #2: Within Canada

Monitor media coverage and respond to misinformation.

--------------------------------- FIRST WAVE within BRUCE COUNTY -----------------------------

First Wave - Pandemic Influenza Virus detection in Bruce County has occurred First Wave Ended - The increase in outbreak activity in the initially affected countries or regions has stopped or reversed, but outbreaks and epidemics of the new virus are still occurring elsewhere.


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------------ POST FIRST PANDEMIC WAVE within BRUCE COUNTY --------------- RECOVERY PERIOD BETWEEN WAVES (preparation for following waves)

Restock and regroup

Allow Community Control Group members to recuperate and reorganize.

Initiate preparations for the Second Wave, based on the lessons learned from the response to First Wave.

Lift visitor restrictions between waves

Track stocks of equipment and supplies, consider how to deal with shortfalls with future waves

Resume normal municipal operations as soon as possible

Prepare summary report. Second Wave Preparations - During the ‘recovery’ period between waves (when influenza activity has stopped or reversed), preparations are made for a “second” wave of illness that generally occurs 3-9 months following the initial pandemic. EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE It is probable that a County-wide emergency will be declared by the Warden of Bruce County if a pandemic appears in Bruce County. It is possible that individual municipalities will also declare, depending on their required level of response (i.e. setting up reception centres). The Municipality’s emergency response will be directed and controlled by the officials as set out in the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan. The Emergency Control Group will coordinate the overall municipal response to situations which will arise either as a direct or indirect result of the human health emergency and deal with matters specific to the municipality and provide resources and assist with the overall County/Provincial response. Thus, the County and local Emergency Control Groups will need to work together during an emergency of such magnitude. In responding to an emergency, one agency generally assumes the “lead”. In the case of a pandemic emergency, the direct response (vaccinations, issuance of public health orders etc.) will be headed by the Medical Officer of Health. As stated elsewhere in this Plan, the Health Protection and Promotion Act gives the Medical Officer of Health the authority to control communicable diseases and determine the actions necessary to gain that control. Therefore, one of the most important roles of the Municipal Emergency Control Group will be to support the efforts of the Medical Officer of Health by coordinating and obtaining resources, equipment and assistance. The Control Group will also coordinate the response to the secondary effects caused by the human health emergency (i.e. continued provision of essential services in the face of 50% absenteeism). Given that a human health emergency will likely persist for several months, the Emergency Control Group will not likely be required to meet on a daily basis after the initial onset of the human health emergency. This may be preferred as reducing


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transmission sources (public gatherings) will be beneficial in reducing spread of the virus. Given the long-term nature of such an event, most Emergency Control Group members would be required, and in fact better able to direct their agencies from their own offices. Similarly, the Medical Officer of Health will likely direct the local public health response from the Bruce Grey Owen Sound Health Unit Offices. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED

Police services may be required to provide enforcement if public health restrictions are implemented at the direction of the Medical Officer of Health. Orders may include: travel restrictions, curfews and closing of schools and day nurseries.

It may be necessary to provide for the delivery of food, medical supplies and other life support needs for persons confined to their homes because of illness or quarantine. In order to minimize overcrowding in local hospitals and Alternate Care Facilities, the sick will be encouraged to remain at home and healthy family members requested to care for them.

Coordinate with Bruce County Social Services to establish and setup Alternate Care Centres, Walk-in Clinics and Vaccination Clinics as directed by the Medical Officer of Health.

Refrigeration trailers may be needed to store corpses should morgues and mortuaries be filled. It is probable that these refrigeration units will have to be purchased.

Police Officers or security guards may be required to guard local vaccine storage and distribution sites after hours. Such sites would include hospitals, Community Health Services offices and vaccination clinics.

The O.P.P. (or security guards) may be required to maintain order at vaccination clinics and antiviral dispensing sites. However, a show of order and authority may be all that is required (i.e. stationing of EMS or firefighting personnel at such sites).

COMMUNICATIONS



Monitor media coverage ---------------------- SECOND PANDEMIC WAVE within BRUCE COUNTY -------------------

Second or later waves - Pandemic Influenza Virus detection in Bruce County has re- occurred

Based on past experiences, at least a second severe wave of outbreaks caused by the new virus would be expected to occur within 3-9 months of the initial epidemic in many countries. (Health Canada Note: may affect different segments of the population)


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EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE

Review the tasks outlined in the First Wave (See First Wave information) COMMUNICATIONS

Continue ongoing communications (See First Wave information) --------------------------------- POST PANDEMIC (recovery period) --------------------------------- EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE

Deal with the aftermath of the human health emergency

Restock and regroup

Initiate preparations for a possible third wave, based on the lessons learned from the response to first and second waves.

Lift visitor restrictions between waves

Track stocks of equipment and supplies, consider how to deal with shortfalls with future waves if advised to do so by the Medical Officer of Health

Resume normal municipal operations as soon as possible

Bruce County Social Services may be faced with an increase in clients because of the loss of primary or secondary family-income earners.

Emergency Responders and Emergency Control Group members etc. may require critical incident stress counseling and/or extended leave.

“Wind-down” Municipal Emergency Operations Centre.

Prepare final report of emergency events and actions COMMUNICATIONS



Monitor media coverage ------------------------- RETURN TO INTERPANDEMIC PERIOD ------------------------- The “WHO” will report when the Pandemic period has ended, which is likely 2-3 years. The indications for this will be that the indices of influenza activity have returned to essentially normal inter-pandemic levels, and that immunity to the new virus sub-type is widespread in the general population. (Health Canada description: Post Pandemic/Recovery – return of the seasonal “epidemic” cycle with major disease impact on the elderly and very young).


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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN MAINTENANCE The Emergency Response Plan will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis because of factors such as; directives from governments, community issues impacting the plan, and changes in regional emergency response plans.

The Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for updating the Plan including:

(a) Testing and reviewing the plan annually.

(b) Reviewing and updating the internal staff contact list annually.

(c) Reviewing and updating the internal resource list annually.

(d) Distributing the plan as required.

(e) Providing staff training as required. New staff will be informed of their roles and responsibilities in the Emergency Response Plan.


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APPENDIX “E”

TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT EMERGENCY


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TABLE OF CONTENTS –

TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT EMERGENCY

PAGE PAGE

1. AIM ........................................................................................................ 133

2. AUTHORITY .......................................................................................... 133

3. DEFINITION .......................................................................................... 133

4. NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION ......................................................134

5. EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP ....................................................... 135

6. ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP 136

7. COST RECOVERY ................................................................................ 139

8. RECOVERY .......................................................................................... 139

9. PUBLIC EVACUATION ........................................................................ 140

10. PUBLIC EDUCATION ............................................................................ 140


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Transportation Accident Emergency

1. Aim:

The aim of this plan is to outline the actions guiding the preparation and response to a hazardous materials emergency affecting the Municipality of Kincardine and to define the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Control Group and its supporting agencies. This plan is not a stand alone document and incorporates those duties and responsibilities of staff and agencies identified in the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan regardless of the type of emergency. This plan supplements but does not replace individual departmental operational plans. Overview: The threat of a transportation accident emergency in the Municipality of Kincardine is assessed to be low to medium considering the lack of manufacturing facilities but the major thoroughfare of Provincial Highway #21. Even though the probability is low, the potential impact of an incident could be high. Transportation of dangerous goods through the Municipality of Kincardine occurs on a daily basis, with Tiverton being dissected by Highway #21. Highway #21 serves as a corridor for the delivery of goods to other destinations as well as local use. Potential impacts other than lives, property and the environment include evacuation of businesses and residents, contamination of the potable water system, contamination of the sanitary sewage system and blocked roads. This Plan does not cover the release of radiation from a nuclear generating station. Response to this type of event will be governed by the Nuclear Emergency Response Plan, Appendix “B”. Emergency responders must take appropriate action utilizing current procedures with protective equipment for isolation and evacuation of people and buildings in case of an incident involving any hazardous material.

2. Authority This plan is published as Appendix E to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan.

3. Definition of a Transportation Accident Emergency

A transportation accident emergency is defined as an incident that creates a condition by a release of a hazardous substance from its container, which is capable of posing a risk to the life safety or health of the citizens, damage to property or the environment of the Municipality of Kincardine.


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Response Levels and Impacts Level One: Municipal response

Agencies such as fire, police and emergency medical services are usually the first to arrive at the scene. They respond to an incident in keeping with their agency specific Standard Operating Procedures and in accordance with their legislative frameworks. When an incident involves a response to hazardous materials, the expectation is that all municipal response agencies throughout the province have the capacity to respond to a level one response. Level one response teams within Ontario are expected to respond according to the awareness level defined by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 472 (NFPA 472): Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents (2002, Edition). This means that all responders should be able to recognize the presence of hazardous materials and take appropriate safety precautions, secure the scene of the incident, and call the appropriate authorities for assistance. Levels Two and Three: Response teams

When advanced support is required to respond to emergencies, assistance may be available through agreements within the mutual aid system or from fee for service providers. When incidents involve hazardous materials and the community has declared a municipal emergency, level two and/or level three response teams who have partnered with the Ontario Fire Marshal may be activated by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. These teams support the local community in the response. Level two response teams, are trained to the operations level as defined by NFPA 472 and come from fire departments that have partnered with OFM. They are strategically located throughout the province. The responsibilities of Level two teams include incident analysis, identification of hazards, containment, and decontamination. Level three teams are trained to technician level in accordance with NFPA 472. They are prepared to locate and rescue victims in the danger area, establish procedures to control the hazardous release, ensure appropriate levels of decontamination are implemented, and safely terminate the incident.

4. Notification and Activation

This plan may be implemented in whole or in part, as required, by the Municipality of Kincardine Head of Council in consultation with the members of the Emergency Control Group or designated alternates. This emergency plan may be implemented without the formal declaration of an emergency by the Head of Council or designated alternate. Upon implementation, all participating staff and agencies shall respond in accordance with the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan.


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Activating Provincial and Federal Resources The Bruce County Fire Coordinator, who coordinates the mutual aid system for Bruce County lower tier communities requests assistance as required from the Ontario Fire Marshal through the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. Fire coordinators identify the details of the incident and resources to mitigate the emergency. Upon approval, the appropriate level of response team is activated. As warranted by the situation, the Ontario Provincial Police, Provincial Emergency Response Team and the Ontario Fire Marshal Emergency Response Team may provide response support. This can include the provision of mobile command posts, protective clothing, radio and satellite communication systems and individuals who are prepared to offer advice and assistance. The provincial response teams work in cooperation with appropriate multi-agency responders as required by the nature of the incident. Access to federal assistance is also coordinated through Emergency Management Ontario. This includes notification or intervention in incidents that involve federal jurisdictions such as war, or where federal lands are concerned.

5. Emergency Control Group

Emergency Operations Centre shall operate in support of site response.

Designate the Emergency Site Manager and establish communications link.

Coordinate and monitor the response to ensure that all actions necessary for the mitigation of the effects of the emergency are taken and are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Acquire the necessary resources to support on scene operations, arranging for services and equipment.

Order, coordinate and/or oversee the evacuation of inhabitants considered to be in danger.

Consider ‘shelter in place’ as an alternative to evacuation.

Appoint additional representatives to attend the Emergency Operations Centre and/or become a member of the Emergency Control Group to provide expertise in specialized areas, as required.

Determine the need to establish advisory group(s) and/or sub committees.

Display danger zones on maps provided and establish a hazardous material profile.

Monitor and anticipate changing conditions that could create hazardous situations.

Notify Emergency Management Ontario and brief senior government officials on the threat, response and recovery activities.


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6. Individual Roles and Responsibilities:

Municipality of Kincardine Fire Department

Approach and assess scene with caution, as per Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline.

Ensure safety of all emergency responders.

Establish a joint command centre with Ontario Provincial Police and Emergency Medical Services as required.

Identify hazardous material(s) involved via Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Material Safety Data Sheets, labels, shipping documents and/or placards.

Consult Emergency Response Guidebook and consult with Canutec for further information if necessary.

Identify all hazards (danger of fire, explosion, toxic fumes, inhalation hazards, electrical hazards, community health implications).

Identify hazardous material profile (specific gravity, vapour density etc.).

Communicate all pertinent information to all emergency responders and Emergency Control Group.

Consider evacuation, effected areas down wind are a priority and communicating that assessment to the Ontario Provincial Police and Emergency Control Group.

Consider “shelter in place” as an alternative to evacuation and communicate that assessment to the Ontario Provincial Police and Emergency Control Group.

Establish safety perimeter and evacuate area in consultation with and the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police.

Establish site control zones with inner and outer perimeters.

Perform containment operations and fire suppression following approved fire department standard operating guidelines.

Assist Ontario Provincial Police with evacuations.

Conduct search, rescue and extrication rescue operations only if assessment determines it is safe to do so.

Notify the Ontario Ministry of Environment regarding possible environmental concerns and request assistance for water and air monitoring.

Notify the Fire Coordinator if Mutual Aid is requested or the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre if provincial assistance is required.

Ensure that when assistance is requested from any other department or agency proper information is provided as to the nature of the situation, equipment and personnel required and safety information relating to approach routes for assisting personnel.

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Ontario Provincial Police

Approach scene with caution, performing initial situation assessment, keeping personnel and vehicles at a safe distance up wind and uphill if possible.

Be prepared to conduct an evacuation of nearby residents.

Establish a joint command centre with Fire and Emergency Medical Services as required at the site perimeter.

Assist in evacuation of the site to a safe assembly area if deemed safe to do so.

Register all people evacuated from the site.

Order people near the outer perimeter to stay indoors until advised otherwise if required.

Control entry to the danger area and arrange for set-up, security and traffic control for inner and outer perimeters.

Designate an emergency vehicle staging area and emergency vehicle ingress and egress route as required.

Implement any evacuation order if required, notify the public, indicate the parameters of the evacuation, how it is to be accomplished, any special routes to be taken, what transportation is available, how persons of special needs will be accommodated, what assembly and reception areas will be utilized and how further information can be received.

Establish detour routes if needed with the Public Works department to route traffic around the scene.

Assist other agencies to investigate incident

Municipality of Kincardine Public Works

Provide advice and expertise on municipal water and sanitary sewers installations, ensuring potable water supplies and shutting down services if required.

Liaising as necessary with Federal and Provincial officials and particularly with the Ministry of Environment.

Liaising as necessary with private clean-up contractors.

Assisting the Ministry of Environment to ensure containment, clean-up, remediation and disposal of contaminants in accordance with pertinent regulations.

Perform containment operations to control hazards.

Providing barricades and traffic control devices to assist with set-up of inner and outer perimeters.

Establish detour routes and road closures with the Ontario Provincial Police to route traffic around the scene supplying barriers and signage as required.


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Bruce County Emergency Medical Service

Establish a joint command centre with police and fire services at the site perimeter.

Provide emergency medical services for victims and emergency personnel at the scene.

Advise hospitals of the incident and provide all pertinent information on the material and number of affected people.

Transport patients as required.

Provide standby for rescue operations and conduct medical surveillance of on scene staff.


Public Health through the Medical Officer of Health shall provide guidance and advice to the Emergency Control Group and responders with respect to public health implications and personal protection

Liaise with the Ministry of the Environment on water and air quality in affected areas.

Issue drinking water advisories or other health related directives.

Provide health advice to evacuees as necessary.

Provide health information for media releases on the incident to the Emergency Information Officer.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

Provide river and stream flow monitoring and forecasting.

Provide information on snow and ice melting effects as well as rainfall effects. Westario Hydro / Hydro One

Provide advice and assistance to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group.

Discontinuing services to any consumer where this is considered in the interest of public safety.

Notifying critical agencies or persons (hospitals, nursing homes and persons on medical support equipment) of outages.

Coordinating with the Emergency Control Group in establishing priorities for the restoration of services.

Maintaining/restoring services on a priority basis where necessary and practical (i.e. Evacuation Centres) as determined by the Emergency Control Group.

Making arrangements for additional staff and supplies to restore the electrical distribution system.

Liaising with Hydro One for inspections services for restoration of electrical service where necessary.

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Participating in a debriefing, assisting the Community Emergency Management Coordinator in the preparation of a report on the emergency.

Any other duties listed within the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan.

Canadian Red Cross

In conjunction with Bruce County Social Services, designate and open reception/evacuation centres as required.

Provide registration and inquiry for evacuees.

Register volunteers, coordinate with reception/evacuation centre manager and provide registry information to the Municipality of Kincardine Administrative Manger at the Emergency Operations Centre for WSIB purposes.

Local Utilities (Union Gas, BMTS, Bell)

Provide advice and assistance to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Operations Control Group.

Discontinuing services to any consumer where this is considered in the interested of public safety.

Coordinating with the Emergency Control Group in establishing priorities for the restoration of services.

Maintaining/restoring services on a priority where necessary and practical as determined by the Emergency Control Group.

7. Cost Recovery

In accordance with the Ontario Environmental Protection Act, all persons owning or having control of a hazardous substance at the time of release may be responsible for any costs associated with the containment, clean up and disposal of any spilled or released material.

8. Recovery

Recovery procedures will be implemented in accordance with the Municipality of Kincardine Recovery Plan. The Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Kincardine or the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group (if a declared emergency) will determine when the response phase has terminated and if recovery actions are required.


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9. Public Evacuation Order Considerations

Upon determination that the safest course of action to protect the citizens of the Municipality of Kincardine is to order an evacuation, consideration must be given to the following points:

Determine the exact boundaries of the area to be evacuated.

Outline the safest routes to be used when exiting the danger area.

Outline the assembly point for those needing public transportation.

Bruce County Social Services will be contacted regarding potential reception / evacuee centre activations.

Determine which reception centres will be used.

Pre alert Kincardine Hospital to possible casualties.

Have the Emergency Information Officer provide the local media with all possible information regarding an evacuation.

Ask Bruce County Social Services to notify the Community Care Access Centre of Bruce County, any schools, day cares, nursing or retirement homes in the affected area.

Ensure that everyone in the affected area has been notified. Considerations for people with disabilities. (e.g. - are they confined to wheel chairs or did they hear the media releases, etc) must be made.

Provide a public enquiry number the public can use to report citizens who can’t be located or contacted.

Keep records to track how citizens were contacted, which areas were checked.

10. Public Education

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will ensure that there is yearly public education on evacuation and shelter-in-place issues. This will be accomplished utilizing local media, the Municipality of Kincardine website (www.kincardine.net) , public libraries and lectures as requested.

At a minimum the public education will consist of the following:

Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods are commonly transported by road, water and pipelines. Incidents involving spills and exposures may occur. Personal Preparation

Keep a battery operated radio available for emergency use

Read and become familiar with the RED PAGES in the front section of your Bruce Telecom telephone directory. These pages have much useful information in the event of any kind of emergency. Look for the “Red” tabs!

http://www.kincardine.net/

http://www.kincardine.net/intranet/files/documents/Red%20Book%20Revised%20Final%20Production%20PDFs1.pdf


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If asked to do so, be ready to turn on your radio or television and listen to the following designated media for emergency information:

1. CFOS 560 - AM Radio 2. CKNX 920 - AM Radio 3. CKYC 93.7 - FM Radio 4. CIBU 94.5 - FM Radio 5. CFPS 97.9 - FM Radio 6. CKNX 101.7 - FM Radio 7. CIXK 106.5 - FM Radio 8. “The A Channel” - TV 9. CKCO Kitchener - TV

Identify how close you are to highways and businesses where toxic materials are produced or transported.

Have materials available to seal off your residence from airborne contamination. such as duct tape or packaging tape (use only if instructed to do so by emergency services)

Identify key contact numbers to call for more information. (DO NOT CALL 911 FOR INFORMATION, ONLY FOR TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY)

Be prepared to evacuate quickly.

During an Incident

Should you be notified by Public Alerting or emergency notification, turn on your radio or television and listen to the following designated media for emergency information:


Follow any and all instruction provided by emergency services.

Report strange smells or other hazards.

Stay away from the incident site! (What you can’t see or smell can still harm you!)

If outside, stay upstream, uphill or upwind of the incident. If in a car, close all windows and shut off fans or heaters.

Be prepared to evacuate.

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Do not eat or drink any food or water that you think may have been contaminated.

Seek medical help for unusual symptoms.

Evacuation If Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Services ask you to leave your home, they will have a good reason to make this request, and you should heed their advice immediately. Listen to:


and follow the instructions of Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials, keeping these simple tips in mind.

Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes so you can be protected as much as possible.

Take your 3 day emergency survival kit.

Lock your home.

Take a cellular telephone if you have one.

Collect family members or go to the place designated in your family plan as a meeting place.

Use travel routes specified by Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials. Don’t use shortcuts because certain areas may be impassable or dangerous.

Stay away from downed power lines.

If you go to a reception/evacuation centre, sign in at the registration desk so you can be located or reunited with your family and loved ones should they be looking for you.

Listen to Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials for the most accurate information about a situation in your area. Staying tuned to the above radio and TV stations and following their instructions is your safest plan.

If you’re sure you have time:

Call or e-mail your family contact to tell them where you are going and when you expect to arrive.

Plan to take your pets with you; do not leave them behind. Because pets are not permitted in reception and evacuation centres, follow your plan to go to a relative or friend’s home, or find a “pet-friendly” hotel.

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Sheltering-In-Place If you are advised by Municipality of Kincardine officials to “shelter-in-place”, you must remain inside your home or office and protect yourself there. The following steps will help maximize your protection.

Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.

Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.

Close the fireplace damper.

Get your emergency survival kit and make sure your battery operated radio is working.

Go to an interior room that’s above ground level (if possible one without windows). In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air, and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed.

Using duct or other wide tape, seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Continue to monitor your radio and/or TV until you are told all is safe or advised to evacuate. Emergency officials may later call for the evacuation of specific areas in the community that are at greatest risk. Emergency officials will advise when it is safe to leave your residence and evacuate the area.

Shelters – What to expect

Schools or other community facilities commonly become evacuation centres or shelters during a disaster.

Food and water will be made available.

Bedding (cots, blankets, or mats) will be made available but will take some time to implement

You are advised to bring your own pillow and blanket to a shelter.

Washroom facilities are provided.

Basic medical attention (first aid) is available.

Privacy and quiet areas are limited as families live, eat and sleep together (typically in one area).

Pets are not allowed.

Families are generally expected to look after themselves (childcare is not usually provided).

Community members with similar experiences, concerns and situations have a chance to talk to each other.

Community briefings and information updates are provided by emergency officials.

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APPENDIX “F”

SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY


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TABLE OF CONTENTS – SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY

PAGE PAGE

1. AIM ............................................................................................ 146

2. AUTHORITY ............................................................................. 146

3. DEFINITION .............................................................................. 146

4. NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION ..........................................146

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................ 146

6. TRAINING and SUPPLIES ........................................................ 150

7. RECOVERY .............................................................................. 150

8. PUBLIC EDUCATION ................................................................ 150

- WEATHER WARNINGS AND WATCHES ............ 151

- PERSONAL PREPARATION ............................... 152

- POWER FAILURE ................................................ 152

- ACTIVITIES DURING A STORM .......................... 152

- EVACUATION ...................................................... 154

- SHELTERING IN PLACE ..................................... 155

- PUBLIC SHELTERS ............................................. 155

9. PUBLIC OFFICIAL CHECKLIST ............................................... 156


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Severe Weather Emergency

1. Aim The aim of this plan is to define the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Control Group and its supporting agencies in the event of a severe weather emergency affecting the Municipality of Kincardine. This plan supplements but does not replace individual departmental operational plans. 2. Authority This plan is Appendix F to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan, as authorized by BY-LAW No. 2006-009 and the Emergency Management Act, R.S.O. 1990. Maintenance of this plan shall be the responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator who is responsible for the annual review, revision, and testing of the plan. 3. Severe Weather Emergency – Definition:

A severe weather emergency is defined as an incident wherein the lives and / or property of the residents of the Municipality of Kincardine are affected or threatened by a severe weather incident which includes a tornado / windstorm, ice storm, snowstorm / blizzard, lightning storm or any other weather related incident as determined by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group. 4. Notification and Activation:

This plan may be implemented in whole or in part, as required by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group with or without the declaration of an emergency by the Head of Council. 5. Agency / Individual Roles and Responsibilities:


Activating the emergency notification system through the Municipality of Kincardine CEMC

Providing an Emergency Site Manager if required.

Performing containment operations and fire suppression.

Assisting in evacuations.

Performing rescue operations.

Properly positioning a vehicle designated for incident command within the outer perimeter and making all communications available.

Making an initial assessment regarding evacuation of citizens and communicating that assessment to the Ontario Provincial Police.

Ensuring that when assistance is requested from any other department or agency proper information is provided as to the nature of the situation,


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equipment / personnel required and safety information relating to routes / personnel.

Maintaining a record of all actions taken.

Any other duties listed within the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response plan.


Activating the emergency notification system through the Municipality of Kincardine CEMC.

Primarily responsible for implementing any evacuation order. Will notify the public, indicate the parameters of the evacuation, how it is to be accomplished, any special routes to be taken, what transportation is available, how persons of special needs will be accommodated, what assembly and reception areas will be utilized and how further information can / will be received.

Arrange for set-up, security and traffic control for inner and outer perimeters.

Monitor Environment Canada weather radio warnings and notify local media in the event of a tornado watch or tornado warning.

Ensuring that when assistance is requested from any other department or agency proper information is provided as to the nature of the situation, equipment / personnel required and safety information relating to routes / personnel.




Activating the emergency notification system through the Municipality of Kincardine CEMC.


Provide assistance with removal of debris or emergency demolition if circumstances dictate its necessity.

Provide equipment/operators in support of any Fire Department rescue operations.





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Building Department

Evaluate any building damaged by a severe weather event to determine whether it is safe.

Evaluate any swimming pool fences damaged by a severe weather event to determine whether they are safe.

Indicate whether any building damaged by a severe weather event is to be demolished.


Providing / coordinating transportation for any injured persons and / or special needs residents.

Providing standby for rescue operations.



Bruce County Social Services

In conjunction with the Canadian Red Cross designate and open reception / shelter locations as required.

In an extended winter power outage make recommendations regarding special shelter requirements.

Provide food and personal needs assistance to evacuees.



Grey Bruce Owen Sound Health Unit

Liaise with the Ministry of Environment / Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group on water and air quality in affected areas.


Provide health amenities / advice to evacuees.




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Emergency Management Ontario

Provide advice, assistance, and liaison with the Provincial Emergency Operation Centre.

Review and forward as appropriate requests for HUSAR, CBRN, PERT and EMAT team assistance.

Review and forward as appropriate requests for other specialized assistance such as generators, field kitchens, etc.

Saugeen Conservation Authority

Provide stream flow monitoring and forecasting.

Information and assistance regarding the clearing of debris from waterways.

Clerks Department

Activating the emergency notification system through the Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

Assist in distribution of water advisories or other health related advisories.



Westario Hydro / Hydro One

Perform disconnect / reconnect operations as required.




Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team (HUSAR)

Physical search and rescue operations in damaged / collapsed structures.

Emergency medical care to the disaster response personnel.

Emergency medical care to the injured.

Reconnaissance to access the damages and needs and provide feedback to local, Provincial and Federal officials.

Assessment of utilities to houses and buildings.

Hazardous material surveys / evaluations.

Structural / hazard evaluations of government / municipal buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Stabilization of damaged structures, including shoring and / or cribbing operations on damaged buildings.


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Canadian Red Cross

In conjunction with Bruce County Social Services, designate and open reception / shelter locations as required.

Provide registration and inquiry for displaced persons and a family reunification service.

Register volunteers, coordinate with site manager and provide their information to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group for WSIB purposes.

Local Utilities (Bruce Municipal Telephone Service)

Perform disconnect / reconnect operation as required.

Provide advise and assistance to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group.

6. Training and Supplies

Each participating department / agency is responsible for defining and providing the training required by its own staff in performing its emergency roles at its own cost.

Each participating department / agency will maintain at all times an inventory of supplies as required by their operational plans. Procurement of additional supplies required during a severe weather emergency will be approved by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group. Sheltering costs will be the responsibility of Bruce County Social Services pursuant to independent agreements with supporting agencies. 7. Recovery

Recovery procedures will be implemented in accordance with the Municipality of Kincardine Recovery Plan. The Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Kincardine or the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group (in declared emergencies) will determine when the response phase has terminated and if recovery measures are required. 8. Public Education

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will ensure that there is yearly public education on severe weather issues. This will be accomplished utilizing local media, the Municipality of Kincardine website (www.kincardine.net), public libraries, the annual Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Services Day and lectures as requested.

http://www.town.saugeenshores.on.ca/


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At a minimum the public education will consist of the following: Tornado/Severe Wind A tornado is nature’s most violent form of storm activity producing spiralling winds of between less than 116 km/h up to 512 km/h. (72-318 miles/hr.) The forward motion of the funnel may be quite erratic at a forward speed of 30-45 km/hr. (18-27 miles/hr.) A tornado is recognizable by a funnel cloud hanging from the base of a dark, ominous looking storm cloud. Watches and warnings 1. A severe thunder storm warning may include the phrase “severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.” This does not mean there will be a tornado, but a tornado could develop. 2. A tornado watch means that the conditions are right for a tornado. This is a “watch” only. Stay alert and listen to your radio. 3. A tornado warning means that a tornado has touched down. Take precautions immediately and listen to your radio for updates.

Scale Wind Speed

Damage

F0 up to 116 km/h

TV antennae bent, siding removed

F1 117- 180 km/h

Barn roofs ripped off, summer cottages taken off their foundations

F2 181-252 km/h

Barns and silos demolished, farm wagons and other farm equipment picked up and moved

Roofs removed from homes, house trailers demolished

F3 253-331 km/h

Upper storeys of brick houses destroyed, outer walls removed from most houses

F4 332-418 km/h

Two-storey brick houses almost destroyed, cars and vans carried long distances

F5 419-512 km/h

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Personal Preparation

Have a shelter area picked out. Store your survival kit here.

Shelter should be easily accessible and offer protection from flying glass, debris and furniture.

Shelters should be located near the basement wall in the most sheltered and deepest part of the basement. If no basement is available take cover in the smallest room or under heavy furniture. Avoid large halls, auditoriums, cafeterias, arenas or any building with large roof spans. Seek an inner hallway, washroom or closet.

Abandon trailers or mobile homes in favour of a pre-selected shelter.




o CFOS 560 - AM Radio o CKNX 920 - AM Radio o CKYC 93.7 - FM Radio o CIBU 94.5 - FM Radio o CFPS 97.9 - FM Radio o CKNX 101.7 - FM Radio o CIXK 106.5 - FM Radio o “The A Channel” - TV o CKCO Kitchener - TV

Power Failure

In many emergencies, power may be lost. Power failures may last for a few minutes, several hours or days. Be Prepared!

During a Severe Weather Emergency

Remain calm and in place.

Turn off any appliances and home entertainment equipment.

Know the location of your Survival Kit, flashlight and batteries. Avoid using candles - they can create a fire hazard.

Turn on a battery/solar powered radio to find out what is happening in your area.

Follow the directions of emergency authorities.

Determine whether the phone system is operational (unless in an electrical storm).

Report power failures to Hydro One or Westario Power.

DO NOT CALL 911 FOR INFORMATION!

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www.hydroonenetworks.com for power restoration updates. This site is used by Municipal officials and Hydro One staff and is THE most up to date source on power outage information.

Power Outage and Traffic Signals What should drivers do at a traffic signal in the event of a power failure? If you approach an intersection where the traffic signals are inoperative (i.e. no signal is displayed), you are obligated by law to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection. Proceed with caution only when it is safe to do so. If two or more vehicles approach an intersection from different streets at approximately the same time, the driver of each vehicle is expected to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection. As outlined in Section 135 of the Highway Traffic Act, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver of the vehicle on the right. Proceed cautiously. What should pedestrians do at a traffic signal in the event of a power failure? A pedestrian who wishes to cross at an intersection with inoperative signals is expected to cross the intersection as if it were an intersection with all-way stop signs. If a pedestrian is in the intersection, drivers must yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian (Section 144 of The Highway Traffic Act). Although pedestrians in an intersection have the right-of-way, they must be very careful while crossing the road, particularly at night when visibility is reduced.

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Evacuation

If Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials ask you to leave your home, they have a good reason to make this request, and you should heed their advice immediately. Listen to your radio and follow the instructions of Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials, keeping these simple tips in mind.

Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes so you can be protected as much as possible.

Take your emergency supplies kit.

Lock your home.





If you go to an evacuation centre, sign up with the registration desk so you can be located or reunited with your family and loved ones.

Contact your out-of-area emergency contact (identified in your personal emergency plan). Let them know what has happened, that you are OK and how to contact you. Alert them to any separated family members.

Listen to Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials for the most accurate information about an event in your area. Staying tuned to your radio and following their instructions is your safest choice.



Be ready to turn on your radio or television and listen to the following designated media for emergency information:

o CFOS 560 - AM Radio o CKNX 920 - AM Radio o CKYC 93.7 - FM Radio o CIBU 94.5 - FM Radio o CFPS 97.9 - FM Radio o CKNX 101.7 - FM Radio o CIXK 106.5 - FM Radio o “The A Channel” - TV o CKCO Kitchener - TV


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Plan to take your pets with you; do not leave them behind. Because pets are not permitted in public shelters, follow your plan to go to a relative or friend’s home, or find a “pet-friendly” hotel.

If instructed to do so, shut off water and electricity before leaving. Leave natural gas ‘on’ unless Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials advise you otherwise. You may need gas for heating and cooking. You might need to contact your utility company to restore gas service / reconnect appliances in your home once it’s been turned off and in a disaster situation, it could take weeks for a professional to respond.

Sheltering-In-Place

If you are advised by Municipality of Kincardine officials to “shelter-in-place”, you must remain inside your home or office and protect yourself there. The following steps will help maximize your protection.

Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.

Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.

Close the fireplace damper.

Get your emergency supplies kit and make sure the radio is working.

Go to an interior room that’s above ground level (if possible one without windows). In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air, and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed.

Using duct or other wide tapes, seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Continue to monitor your radio until you are told all is safe or advised to evacuate. Town officials may later call for the evacuation of specific areas in the community that are at greatest risk. Emergency responders will advise when it is safe to leave the premise.


Schools or recreation centres commonly become evacuation centres or shelters during a disaster.


Bedding (cots, blankets, or mats) will be made available.


Basic medical needs (first aid) are available.

Privacy and quiet are limited as families live, eat and sleep together (typically in one area).


Families are generally expected to look after themselves (e.g., organized baby-sitting is not usually provided).


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9. First Responder / Public Official evacuation order checklist.

When it has been determined that the safest course of action to protect the citizens of the Municipality of Kincardine is to order an evacuation, the person doing so will ensure they have considered the following points:

What are the exact parameters of the area to be evacuated? (avoid statements like “north end of Town”).

What are the safest routes to be used when exiting the area?

What is the assembly point for those needing public transportation?

Have Bruce County Social Services / Canadian Red Cross been contacted regarding potential reception sites / evacuee registration?

Has the Kincardine Hospital been advised regarding the possibility of casualties?

What reception centres will be used?

Have the local media been provided with all information?

Has the Community Care Access Centre of Bruce County, any schools, day cares, nursing or retirement homes in the area been notified?

What is your plan to ensure that everyone in the affected area has been notified? Do they suffer a disability? did they hear the media releases, etc?

Provide a contact number the public can use to report citizens who can’t be located / contacted.


Do follow-ups once further information is available. Is there a telephone number for the registration centre?


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APPENDIX “G”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – ENERGY / POWER EMERGENCY

PAGE PAGE

AIM ................................................................................................. 159

AUTHORITY ................................................................................... 159

NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION ................................................ 159

- THE ONTARIO ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY PLAN ... 159

- PERSONAL PREPARATION....................................... 160

- ACTIVITIES DURING A POWER FAILURE ................ 160

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................ 161


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Energy / Electrical Emergency 1. Aim

The aim of this plan is to list the responsibilities of the Emergency Control Group and its supporting agencies in the event of an emergency affecting electrical supply within the Municipality of Kincardine. This plan supplements but does not replace individual departmental operational and business continuity plans.

2. Authority This plan Appendix G to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan, as authorized by BY-LAW No. 2006-009 and the Emergency Management Act, R.S.O. 1990. Maintenance of this plan shall be the responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator who is responsible for the annual review, revision, and testing of the plan.

3. Notification and Implementation

This plan may be implemented in whole or in part, as required by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group with or without the declaration of an emergency by the Head of Council.

The Ontario Electrical Emergency Plan The Province of Ontario and the Independent Electricity Market Operator (IMO) have in place an Ontario Electricity Emergency Plan that is used in the event of a large-scale electricity emergency in Ontario. The IMO, in consultation with the Ministry of Energy, can declare an electricity emergency. The IMO has a three-level media advisory process to alert the public to any power disruptions. Westario Power and Hydro One can also be expected to issue media advisories to address Municipality of Kincardine specific issues.

Power Advisory This is issued when electricity is in tight supply. All electricity consumers and

industries are asked to voluntarily reduce their electricity consumption.

Power Warning This is issued when there is an elevated level of concern about the reliability

of the electricity supply and the IMO is implementing emergency control actions. All electricity consumers, including industries, are asked to immediately reduce their electricity consumption. Any further unforeseen increase in electricity demand, or reduction in supply, may result in the need to implement load shedding. Load shedding means that electricity supply to consumers will be disrupted on a rotating basis across the province for approximately 30 minutes to an hour depending on the extent of the electricity shortfall. Under these circumstances, advance warning may not be possible.


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Power Emergency This is issued when the IMO must, as a last resort, implement load shedding.

Local Service Providers Within the Municipality of Kincardine, Hydro One and Westario Power are the local electrical service providers. (For more information visit their websites utilizing the links provided below.)

Westario Power Emergency Preparedness Plans exist to deal with the three level processes of Power Advisory, Power Warning and Power Emergency as defined in the Ontario Electricity Emergency Plan. Plans also exist to deal with localized emergencies or disasters which can be caused by nature, humans or technology. Processes are in place to identify, assess and respond to the emergency or disaster. They ensure that the public will be notified regarding the status of the utilities at regular intervals. Plans make allowance for Westario Power to work closely with the Municipality of Kincardine and their Emergency Control Group if the electricity emergency is found to be a community emergency. Some of the ways citizens of the Municipality of Kincardine can prepare for a power outage: Power Failure Power failures may last for a few minutes, several hours or days. Personal Preparation

If you have a fireplace – keep a good supply of fuel on hand.

Consider installing an extra heater that does not require electricity.

Keep antifreeze on hand to protect plumbing fixtures from freezing.

Store water (in clean containers and/or bottled).

Ensure you have extra supplies of warm clothing and blankets/sleeping bags. During a Power Failure








For residents served by Hydro One with friends or family in an unaffected area with power and internet access, ask them to check the Hydro One website at www.hydroonenetworks.com for power restoration updates. This site is used by Municipal officials and Hydro One staff and is THE most up to date source on power outage information.



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Listen to the media for information from the province and electrical service providers regarding power advisories, warnings and emergencies.

Have a battery-operated, portable radio and extra batteries so that you can receive emergency information if power is interrupted.

Prepare an Emergency Survival Kit in advance so you can be ready for any emergency. Go to www.kincardine.net for information. There you will find a ‘Guide to Family Emergency Preparedness’ which will assist you. (Also available in library branches)

Have one telephone in your home or business that is not cordless, available for use. Cordless telephones require electricity to operate and do not operate when the power is off.

Learn how to potentially reduce electricity consumption by visiting http://westario.com/index.html.

For more information about electricity in Ontario, visit these sites:

Hydro One – http://www.hydroone.com

Westario Power – http://www.westario.com

Ontario Ministry of Energy – http://www.energy.gov.on.ca

Independent Electricity Market Operator (IMO) – http://www.theimo.com

http://www.kincardine.net/

http://westario.com/index.html

http://www.hydroone.com/

http://www.westario.com/

http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/

http://www.theimo.com/


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APPENDIX “H”

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMERGENCY


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TABLE OF CONTENTS – CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMERGENCY

PAGE PAGE

1. AIM ............................................................................................ 164

2. AUTHORITY ............................................................................. 164

3. DEFINITION .............................................................................. 164

4. NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION ..........................................164

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................ 164

6. TRAINING and SUPPLIES ........................................................ 168

7. RECOVERY .............................................................................. 168

8. PUBLIC EDUCATION ................................................................ 168

- PERSONAL PREPARATION........................................... 169

- ACTIVITIES DURING AN EMEREGENCY ...................... 169

- EVACUATION ................................................................. 170

- SHELTERING IN PLACE ................................................ 171

- PUBLIC SHELTERS ........................................................ 171

- EMERGENCY FOOD AND WATER KIT ......................... 172

- EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT ........................................ 172

- EMERGENCY CAR KIT .................................................. 173

9. PUBLIC OFFICIAL CHECKLIST ............................................... 173


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Critical Infrastructure Emergency

1. Aim The aim of this plan is to list the responsibilities of the Emergency Control Group and its supporting agencies in the event of an emergency affecting the critical infrastructure of the Municipality of Kincardine. This plan supplements but does not replace individual departmental operational and business continuity plans.

2. Authority This plan is Appendix H to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response Plan, as authorized by BY-LAW No. 2006-009 and the Emergency Management Act, R.S.O. 1990. Maintenance of this plan shall be the responsibility of the Community Emergency Management Coordinator who is responsible for the annual review, revision, and testing of the plan.

3. Critical Infrastructure Emergency – Definition

A critical infrastructure emergency is defined as an incident wherein the lives and / or property of the residents of Municipality of Kincardine are threatened by an incident which compromises critical infrastructure in the following categories:

Food and water

Electricity

Telecommunications

Gas, Oil and chemical industries

Transportation

Continuity of Government Services

Public Safety and Security

Financial Institutions The Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group will determine which incidents constitute an emergency situation.

4. Notification and Implementation:

This plan may be implemented in whole or in part, as required by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group with or without the declaration of an emergency by the Head of Council.

5. Agency / Individual Roles and Responsibilities:



Providing an Emergency Site Manager if required.

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Assisting in evacuations.

Performing rescue operations.

Properly positioning a vehicle designated for incident command within the outer perimeter and making all communications operable.

Making an initial assessment regarding evacuation of citizens and communicating that assessment to the Ontario Provincial Police.


Assist with restoration and repairs to Municipal critical infrastructure as much as possible


Any other duties listed within the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Response plan.


Activating the emergency notification system through the Municipality of Kincardine Community Emergency Management Coordinator

Primarily responsible for implementing any evacuation order. Will notify the public, indicate the parameters of the evacuation, how it is to be accomplished, any special routes to be taken, what transportation is available, how persons of special needs will be accommodated, what assembly and reception areas will be utilized and how further information can or will be received.

Arrange for set-up, security and traffic control for inner and outer perimeters.

Monitor Environment Canada weather radio warnings and notify local media in the event of a tornado watch or tornado warning.








Provide assistance with removal of debris or emergency demolition if circumstances dictate its necessity.

Provide equipment/operators in support of any Fire Department rescue operations.


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Building Department

Evaluate any building damaged by a severe weather event to determine whether it is safe.

Indicate whether any building damaged by a severe weather event is to be demolished.



Providing / coordinating transportation for any injured persons.

Providing standby for rescue operations.




Bruce County Social Services

In conjunction with the Canadian Red Cross designate and open reception / shelter locations as required.

In an extended winter power outage make recommendations regarding special shelter requirements.

Provide food and personal needs assistance to evacuees.





Liaise with the Ministry of the Environment / Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group on water and air quality in affected areas.


Provide health amenities / advice to evacuees.


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Emergency Management Ontario

Provide advice, assistance, and liaison with the Provincial Emergency Operation Centre.

Forward requests for HUSAR team assistance.

Forward requests for other specialized assistance such as generators, field kitchens, etc.


Saugeen Conservation Authority

Provide stream flow monitoring and forecasting.

Information and assistance regarding the clearing of debris from waterways.

Clerks Department


Assist in distribution of boil water or other health related advisories.




Westario Hydro / Hydro One

Perform disconnect operations as required.

Perform emergency restorations of service as required.





Canadian Red Cross

In conjunction with Bruce County Social Services designate and open reception / shelter locations as required.

Provide registration and inquiry for displaced persons and a family reunification service.


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Register volunteers, coordinate with site manager and provide their information to the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group for WSIB purposes.

Local Utilities (Bruce Telecom)

Perform disconnect operations as required.



Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team (HUSAR)

Stabilize collapsed structures.

Locate trapped casualties.

Assist with rescue of trapped casualties. 6. Training and Supplies

Each participating department / agency is responsible for defining and providing the training required by its own staff in performing its emergency roles at its own cost.

Each participating department / agency will maintain at all times an inventory of supplies as required by their operational plans. Procurement of additional supplies required during an emergency will be approved by the Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Control Group. Sheltering costs will be the responsibility of Bruce County Social Services pursuant to independent agreements with supporting agencies.

7. Recovery

Recovery procedures will be implemented in accordance with the Municipality of Kincardine Recovery Plan. The Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Kincardine or the Emergency Control Group (in a declared emergency) will determine when the response phase has terminated and if recovery measures are required.

8. Public Education

The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will ensure that there is yearly public education on critical infrastructure failure issues. This will be accomplished utilizing local media, the Municipality of Kincardine website (www.kincardine.net), public libraries, the annual Municipality of Kincardine Emergency Services Day and lectures as requested.


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At a minimum the public education will consist of the following: Power Failure In many emergencies, power may be lost. Power failures may last for a few minutes, several hours or days. Be Prepared! Personal Preparation




CFOS 560 - AM Radio

CKNX 920 - AM Radio

CKYC 93.7 - FM Radio

CIBU 94.5 - FM Radio

CFPS 97.9 - FM Radio

CKNX 101.7 - FM Radio

CIXK 106.5 - FM Radio

“The A Channel” - TV

CKCO Kitchener – TV

If you have a fireplace – keep a good supply of fuel on hand.

Consider installing an extra heater that does not require electricity.

Keep antifreeze on hand to protect plumbing fixtures from freezing.

Store water (in clean containers and/or bottled).

Ensure you have extra supplies of warm clothing and blankets/sleeping bags.

During a Power Failure




Turn on a battery/solar powered radio to find out what is happening in your area.





For residents served by Hydro One with friends or family in an unaffected area with power and internet access, ask them to check the Hydro One website at www.hydroonenetworks.com for power restoration updates. This site is used by



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Municipal officials and Hydro One staff and is THE most up to date source on power outage information.

Power Outage and Traffic Signals What should drivers do at a traffic signal in the event of a power failure? If you approach an intersection where the traffic signals are inoperative (i.e. no signal is displayed), you are obligated by law to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection. Proceed with caution only when it is safe to do so. If two or more vehicles approach an intersection from different streets at approximately the same time, the driver of each vehicle is expected to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection. As outlined in Section 135 of the Highway Traffic Act, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver of the vehicle on the right. Proceed cautiously and use the intersection with all-way stop signs. What should pedestrians do at a traffic signal in the event of a power failure? A pedestrian who wishes to cross at an intersection with inoperative signals is expected to cross the intersection as if it were an intersection with all-way stop signs. If a pedestrian is in the intersection, drivers must yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian (Section 144 of The Highway Traffic Act). Although pedestrians in an intersection have the right-of-way, they must be very careful while crossing the road, particularly at night when visibility is reduced.

Evacuation

If Municipality of Kincardine officials ask you to leave your home, they have a good reason to make this request, and you should heed their advice immediately. Listen to your radio and follow the instructions of Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials, keeping these simple tips in mind.

Take your emergency supplies kit.

Lock your home.





If you go to an evacuation centre, sign up with the registration desk so you can be located or reunited with your family and loved ones.

Listen to Municipality of Kincardine emergency officials for the most accurate information about an emergency in your area. Staying tuned to local radio and following their instructions is your safest choice.


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Plan to take your pets with you; do not leave them behind. Because pets are not permitted in public shelters, follow your plan to go to a relative or friend’s home, or find a “pet-friendly” hotel.

If instructed to do so, shut off water and electricity before leaving. Sheltering-In-Place

If you are advised by Municipality of Kincardine officials to “shelter-in-place”, you must remain inside your home or office and protect yourself there. The following steps will help maximize your protection.

Get your emergency supplies kit and make sure the radio is working.

In bad weather, go to an interior room that’s above ground level (if possible one without windows).

Continue to monitor your radio until you are told all is safe or advised to evacuate. Municipal officials may later call for the evacuation of specific areas in the community that are at greatest risk. Emergency responders will advise when it is safe to leave the premise.


Schools or other community facilities commonly become evacuation centres or shelters during a disaster.


Bedding (cots, blankets, or mats) will be made available but will take some time to implement

You are advised to bring your own pillow and blanket to a shelter.


Basic medical attention (first aid) is available.

Privacy and quiet areas are limited as families live, eat and sleep together (typically in one area).


Families are generally expected to look after themselves (childcare is not usually provided).





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Emergency Food and Water Kit

Have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand. Choose ready-to-eat foods that your family likes. And choose food that doesn't need refrigeration.

Water four litres per person per day -- two for drinking and two for food preparation, hygiene and dishwashing.

Food canned food: soups, stews, baked beans, pasta, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits

crackers and biscuits

honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar, instant coffee, tea Replace canned food and dry goods once a year.

Equipment knives, forks, spoons

disposable cups and plates

manual can opener, bottle opener

waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags

fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer's instructions).

Don't use a barbecue indoors.

Emergency Survival Kit

flashlight and batteries (in case the lights go out) radio and batteries or crank radio (so you can listen to news

bulletins) spare batteries (for radio and flashlight) first aid kit candles and matches/lighter extra car keys and cash (including coins/cards for telephone) important papers (identification for everyone, personal

documents) food and bottled water (See "food list") clothing and footwear (one change of clothes per person) blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per

person) toilet paper and other personal supplies medication backpack/duffel bag (or something else in which to carry the


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emergency survival kit in, in case you have to evacuate) whistle (in case you need to attract someone's attention) playing cards, games

Car Kit

shovel sand, salt or kitty litter traction mats tow chain compass cloth or roll of paper towels warning light or road flares extra clothing and footwear emergency food pack axe or hatchet booster cables ice scraper and brush road maps matches and a 'survival' candle in a deep can (to warm hands,

heat a drink or use as an emergency light) fire extinguisher methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing) flashlight blanket (special 'survival' blankets are best)

11. First Responder / Public Official evacuation order checklist.

When it has been determined that the safest course of action to protect the citizens of the Municipality of Kincardine is to order an evacuation, the person doing so will ensure they have considered the following points:

What are the exact parameters of the area to be evacuated? (avoid statements like “north end of Town”).

What are the safest routes to be used when exiting the area?

What is the assembly point for those needing public transportation?

Have Bruce County Social Services / Canadian Red Cross been contacted regarding potential reception sites / evacuee registration?

Has the Kincardine Hospital been advised regarding the possibility of casualties?

What reception centres will be used?

Have the local media been provided with all information?

Has the Community Care Access Centre of Bruce County, any schools, day cares, nursing or retirement homes in the area been notified?

What is your plan to ensure that everyone in the affected area has been notified? Do they suffer a disability? did they hear the media releases, etc?

Provide a contact number the public can use to report citizens who can’t be located / contacted.


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Do follow-ups once further information is available. Is there a telephone number for the registration centre?


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APPENDIX “I” DECLARATION OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY

The following form “Declaration of Municipal Emergency” must be filled in and signed by the Mayor or alternate of each Municipality declaring an emergency. In addition, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre must receive this form by fax and by phone.

DECLARATION OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, I ___________________________________, Mayor and Head of Council

of _______________________________________, believe that circumstances make it

necessary to declare an emergency under Section 4. (1) of the Emergency

Management Act, 2003.

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 4. (1)

of the said Act, I do hereby declare that an emergency exists in the following area:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

located within Municipality of Kincardine.

SIGNED at _____________________________________________________ (place)

on the __________ day of __________________, 200 __ at ____________hrs. (time).

____________________________________________________ MAYOR (or alternate) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE


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APPENDIX “J” TERMINATION OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY

The following form “Termination of Municipal Emergency” must be filled in and signed by the Mayor or alternate of each Municipality terminating an emergency. In addition, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre must receive this form by fax and be by phone.

TERMINATION OF MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, I ___________________________________, Mayor and Head of Council

of _______________________________________, believe that circumstances make it

necessary to terminate an emergency under Section 4. (1) of the Emergency

Management Act, 2003.

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 4. (1)

of the said Act, I do hereby terminate the declared emergency in the

Municipality of Kincardine.

SIGNED at _____________________________________________________ (place)

on the __________ day of __________________, 200 __ at ____________hrs. (time).

____________________________________________________ MAYOR (or alternate) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE


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APPENDIX “K” Checklist in Consideration of a Declaration of Emergency

(Note: All references in this document refer to the Emergency

Management Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.9, as amended 2003)

An emergency is defined under the Emergency Management Act as “a situation, or an impending situation caused by the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life or property” [Section 1,

definition of an emergency]. Under the Emergency Management Act, only the head of council of a municipality (or his or her designate) and the Premier have the authority to declare an emergency. These individuals, as well as a municipal council, have the authority to terminate an emergency declaration [Sections 4 (1), (2), (4)].

An emergency declaration may extend to all, or any part of the geographical area under the jurisdiction of the municipality [Section 4 (1)]. If the decision is made to declare an emergency, the municipality must notify Emergency Management Ontario (on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety and Security) as soon as possible [Section 4 (3)]. Although a verbal declaration of emergency is permitted, all declarations should ultimately be made in writing to ensure proper documentation is maintained. Written declarations should be made on municipal letterhead, using the template provided by Emergency Management Ontario, and should be faxed. When declaring an emergency, please notify the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. When considering whether to declare an emergency, a positive response to one or more of the following criteria may indicate that a situation, whether actual or anticipated, warrants the declaration of an emergency:

General and Government:

Is the situation an extraordinary event requiring extraordinary measures? [Section 4 (1) permits a head of council to “take such action and make such orders as he or she considers necessary and are not contrary to law” during an emergency.]

Does the situation pose a danger of major proportions to life or property? [Section 1, definition of an emergency]

Does the situation pose a threat to the provision of essential services (e.g.,

energy, potable water, sewage treatment/containment, supply of goods or medical care)? [Some situations may require extraordinary measures be taken or

expenditures be made to maintain or restore essential services. A declaration of emergency may allow a head of council to expend funds outside of his or her spending resolutions and/or the regular approval process of the municipality.]

Does the situation threaten social order and the ability to govern? [Whether

due to a loss of infrastructure or social unrest (e.g., a riot), a crisis situation has the potential to


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threaten a council’s ability to govern. In such cases, extraordinary measures may need to be taken. Section 4 (1) provides for extraordinary measures, not contrary to law. Section 55 (1) of the Police Service Act provides for the creation of special policing arrangements during an emergency.]

Is the event attracting significant media and/or public interest? [Experience

demonstrates that the media and public often view the declaration of an emergency as a decisive action toward addressing a crisis. It must be made clear that an “emergency” is a legal declaration and does not indicate that the municipality has lost control. An emergency declaration provides an opportunity to highlight action being taken under your municipal emergency response plan.]

Has there been a declaration of emergency by another level of

government? [A declaration of emergency on the part of another level of government (e.g.,

lower-tier, upper-tier, provincial, federal) may indicate that you should declare an emergency within your municipality. For example, in the event of a widespread disaster affecting numerous lower-tier municipalities within a county, the county will likely need to enact its emergency response plan and should strongly consider the declaration of an emergency. In some cases, however, a declaration of emergency by a higher level of government may provide sufficient authorities to the lower-tier communities involved (e.g., municipalities operating under the authority of a provincial or federal declaration).]

Legal:

Might legal action be taken against municipal employees or councilors

related to their actions during the current crisis? [Section 11 (1) states that “no

action or other proceeding lies or shall be instituted against a member of council, an employee of a municipality, a minister of the Crown or a Crown employee for doing any act or neglecting to do any act in good faith in the implementation or intended implementation of an emergency management program or an emergency plan or in connection with an emergency.” Section 11 (3), however, states “subsection (1) does not relieve a municipality of liability for the acts or omissions of a member of council or an employee of the municipality….”]

Are volunteers assisting? [The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act provides that

persons who assist in connection with a declared emergency are considered “workers” under the Act and are eligible for benefits if they become injured or ill as a result of the assistance they are providing. This is in addition to workers already covered by the Act.]

Operational:

Does the situation require a response that exceeds, or threatens to exceed

the capabilities of the municipality for either resources or deployment of personnel? [Section 4 (1) permits the head of council to “take such action and make such

orders as he or she considers necessary and are not contrary to law to implement the emergency plan.” Section 13 (3) empowers a municipal council to “make an agreement with the council of any other municipality or with any person for the provision of any personnel, service, equipment or material during an emergency.”]


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Does the situation create sufficient strain on the municipal response

capability that areas within the municipality may be impacted by a lack of services, thereby further endangering life and property outside areas directly affected by the current crisis? [Some situations may require the creation of

special response agreements between the municipality and other jurisdictions, private industry, non-government organizations, etc. Section 13 (3) states that the “council of a municipality may make an agreement with the council of any other municipality or with any person for the provision of personnel, service, equipment or material during an emergency.”]

Is it a consideration that the municipal response may be of such duration

that additional personnel and resources may be required to maintain the continuity of operations? [In the event of a large-scale crisis, such as an epidemic or

prolonged natural disaster, municipal resources may not be able to sustain an increased operational tempo for more than a few days. This is particularly true if emergency workers are injured or become ill as a result of the crisis. In such a case, the municipality may need to utilize outside emergency response personnel. Section 13 (3) provides for mutual assistance agreements between municipalities.]

Does, or might, the situation require provincial support or resources?

[Provincial response (e.g., air quality monitoring, scientific advice, airlift capabilities, material resources, etc.) may involve numerous ministries and personnel. Activation of the municipal emergency response plan, including the opening of the Emergency Operations Centre and meeting of the Community Control Group, can greatly facilitate multi-agency and multi-government response. ]

Does, or might, the situation require assistance from the federal

government (e.g., military equipment)? [Section 13 (2) authorizes the Minister of

Public Safety and Security, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, to enter into mutual assistance agreements with the federal government. In Canada, federal emergency assistance is accessed through, and coordinated by, the province. The declaration of an emergency may assist a municipality in obtaining federal assistance.]

Does the situation involve a structural collapse? [Structural collapses involving the

entrapment of persons may require the deployment of one or more Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) teams. Ontario has a HUSAR team. This team is specially equipped and trained to rescue persons trapped as a result of a structural collapse. Any municipality in the province can request a HUSAR deployment to a declared emergency. Requests for HUSAR resources should be made through your local mutual aid fire coordinator. Approval for the dispatch of the HUSAR team comes from the Commissioner of Public Security.]

Is the situation a large-scale or complex chemical, biological, radiological,

or nuclear (CBRN) incident? [Response to CBRN incidents requires specialized

resources and training. Ontario is developing three CBRN teams to respond to incidents throughout the province. CBRN teams are only dispatched to declared emergencies. Requests for a CBRN deployment should be made through your local mutual aid fire coordinator. Approval for the dispatch of CBRN teams comes from the Commissioner of Public Security.]


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Does the situation require, or have the potential to require the evacuation

and/or shelter of people or animals [livestock] from your municipality? [Evacuee and reception centres often use volunteers as staff. As noted above, the declaration of an emergency enacts certain parts of the Workplace Insurance and Safety Act related to volunteer workers. Secondly, an evacuation or sheltering of citizens has the potential to generate issues pertaining to liability. Section 11 of the Emergency Management Act may provide municipal councilors and employees with certain protections against personal liability.]

Will your municipality be receiving evacuees from another community?

[The issues discussed in the previous bullet may apply equally to municipalities accepting evacuees.]

Economic and Financial:

Does the situation pose a large-scale disruption to routine patterns of

transportation, or re-routing of large numbers of people and vehicles? [The

rerouting of people and vehicles poses a potential liability risk. Keeping persons from their homes and delaying commercial traffic are both sensitive issues. Section 11 of the Act may provide certain protection from liability. Section 4 (1) allows for extraordinary measures to be taken, providing they are not contrary to law.]

Is an event likely to have a long term negative impact on a community’s

economic viability/sustainability, including resulting unemployment, lack of available banking services and restorative measures necessary to re-establish commercial activity? [The declaration of an emergency may facilitate the

ability of the municipality to respond to economic losses.] Is it possible that a specific person, corporation, or other party has caused

the situation? [Section 12 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….”]

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