Role of Alberta Human Services at the POC

in support of the delivery of Emergency Social

Services

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Emergency Management Framework of Canada

• Shared responsibility including all levels of government, their partners and citizens.

• Most disasters occur at the local level and the first response is managed by the local authorities

• Disasters that exceed the local authorities capacity may require assistance by the provincial government

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Coordinated Approach• Local authorities are the lead and responsible

for their communities in their local response activities

• Working with local volunteers, non-government agencies, businesses and key partners

• Encouraging citizens to be prepared and develop 72 hour personal and family preparedness kits

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• Alberta Human Services reports to the Provincial Operations Centre

• Within the POC there are key partners that support the delivery of ESS • NGO Council• Other departments• Federal government departments• Agencies and external partners

During POC Activation

Provincial Coordination• When the local authorities determine that they

will exceed their capacity or require further resources to provide Emergency Social Services to the victims of the disaster they can request provincial support in delivering this critical service

• The request does not require a declaration of a State of Local Emergency or State of Emergency

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Communication

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Human Services

AEMA POC Duty Officer

AEMA Field Officer

Local Authority EOCESS Branch

Large Scale Events

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HUMAN SERVICES

EOC A

EOC B

RECEPTION CENTRE

RECEPTION CENTRE

RECEPTION CENTRE

RECEPTION CENTRE

RECEPTION CENTRE

EMERGENCY FUND RELIEF X 12

Public Health Agency of Canada

Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response

Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response is the nation's central coordinating point for public health security. Its responsibilities include monitoring disease outbreaks, assessing public health risks during emergencies and managing the provision of emergency social services.

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Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Office of Emergency Services is responsible for the provision of essential non-medical services for the immediate physical and social well-being of people affected by disasters. The types of services supported consist of emergency clothing, lodging and food, registration and inquiry, reception centre services and personal services.

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National Emergency Stockpile Supplies (NESS)

• The NESS is a federal asset for supporting P/T efforts to respond to major public health emergencies in Canada

• Distributed at the request of a P/T

• Operates 24/7

• Assets are distributed across Canada

– Pharmaceuticals are maintained in Ottawa

• Delivery of assets anywhere in Canada is targeted for within 24 hours

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Alberta Sites

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National Emergency Stockpile Supplies

• The NESS delivery of assets is targeted within 24 hours. Available 24/7 to support anywhere in the province.

• 3,000 beds available within hours from Edmonton and  more can be made available within 24 hours.

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Preparedness

• Building Resiliency • Citizens are encouraged to build their own

resiliency and develop their personal and family preparedness plans

• Communities are required to develop their Emergency Plans

• Develop relationships with community leagues, volunteer groups and agencies

• Work with neighboring communities to develop relationships prior to an emergency

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Reception Centre Planning

Registration and Inquiry Cards- Request through your AEMA Field Officer- Order approved by Human Services - Ordering information:

Registration Cards are 500 per box Inquiry cards are 750 per box

- Shipping takes approximately 2 – 3 weeks

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Human Services Lead for the development of the Provincial

Emergency Social Services Framework

Ongoing collaboration and coordination with• Emergency Social Services Network of Alberta

(ESSNA)• NGO Council• AEMA• Other provincial departments• Federal partners• Other key stakeholders 15

Leading the WayDeveloping Partnerships

The establishment of partnerships prior to disasters is key to a strong foundation in supporting response and recovery efforts.

Citizens

All levels of government

Private sector

Volunteer and non-governmental organizations

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ESSNA“Networking”

“Beyond

the

Yellow Tape”17