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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE
BY-LAW NO. 4445
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A by-law 'to establish a plan for the co-ordination of
municipal emergency services in the event of a flood,
hurricane, windstorm, blizzard, landslide, explosion,
aircraft or rail crash, toxic or flammable gas escape,
building or structure collapse, uncontrollable fire or
the threat of any of the foregoing or any other threat
to the Community.
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient in the event of certain
specific emergency situations or the threat of such
situations occuring in the Town of Kincardine to ensure,
by prior arrangement, the efficient co-ordination of
municipal emergency services operations to provide for
the safety and welfare of the inhabitants.
AND WHEREAS Section 104, of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980
Chapter 302 states: "Every Council may pass such by-laws
and make such regulations for the health, safety, morality
and welfare of the inhabitants in matters not specifically
provided for by this By-law as may be deemed expedient
and are not contrary to the law."
AND WHEREAS Section 72, of the Municipal Act, 1980,
Chapter 302, states that the Mayor of the Town, is the
head of the Council and the chief executive officer of
the Town.
THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Kincardine enacts
as follows:
1.
In the event that a flood, hurricane, winds-torm,
blizzard, landslide, explosion, aircraft or rail
crash, toxic or flammable gas escape, building
or structural collapse, uncontrollable fire or the
threat of any of the foregoing or any other threat
to the community should occur within or around the
Town of Kincardine, so as to affect the inhabitants
of the Town of Kincardine, a plan for the coordination
of municipal emergency services] a copy of which is hereto
attached and which forms SchedUle "A" to this By-law,
shall come into effect.
All emergency operations shall be directed and controlled
by a group of officials responsible for providing the
essential services needed to minimize the effects of
the emergency on the municipality. This will be
known as the Emergency Operations Control Group.
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It will consist of the following:
- The Mayor or his/her alternate (Chairperson)
- The Clerk Administrator or his/her alternate
The Police Chief or his/her alternate
The Fire Chief or his/her alternate
The Town Maintenance Supervisor or his/her alternate
- The Manager of the Kincardine Public Utilities
Commission or his/her alternate
- The Medical Officer of Health of the Bruce County
Health Unit or his/h~r alternate
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By-law No. 4445
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The services, agencies or officials listed below or
appended to this By-law will operate in support of
the Emergency Operations Control Group as, and when,
required. Notification will be passed to them by
the Clerk Administrator or the municipal service with
whom they normally operate.
The Deputy Clerk or his/her alternate
- The Chief Building Official or his/her alternate
The Social Services Administrator or his/her alternate
The Director of the Bruce County Ambulance Service
or his/her alternate
All resources of Town departments
In the event that an emergency occurs in a neighbouring
municipality, and an alert is sounded 'by that municipality,
members of the Emergency Operations Control Group shall
be responsible for dispatching personnel or equipment
from their respective department to provide assistance.
The Mayor or alternate on the advice of other members
of the Emergency Operations Control Group may declare a
state of emergency and designate any area of the Town
'of Kincardine as an emergency area and implement the
plan.
This By~law shall come into force and take effect
immediately on its passing:
By-law No. 4060 be and the same is hereby rescinded.
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READ a FIRST, & SECOND time this 6th
1982.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 4445
PEA CE,T~ EMERGENC:{ æw
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To lay down the framework for a plan of action for
most efficient employment of all services required
order that the following may be assured:
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The prompt response to an emergency by all required
services and the establishment of overall control of
emergency operations.
Earliest possible control established to seal off
the area of concern, to minimize crowd convergence,
to maintain order at the scene of the emergency so
that emergency operations are not impeded.
Immediate action taken to e11mj~ate all sources of
potential danger in the area of the incident.
1.4 The evacuation of any building considered to be in
a hazardous situation.
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1.5 The prompt rescue of all persons trapped and the
provision of first aid at the site.
1.6 Controlled evacuation and balanced distribution of
casualties to hospitals.
1.7 The provision, where necessary, of such essential
social services as may be reqUired for persons
affected by the incident and the emergency services
personnel involved.
1.8 Prompt factual official information to:
1.S.1 All officials involved in emergency operations
1.8.2 The news media to allay public anxiety and to
. reduce the number of onlookers at the scene.
1.S.3 Concerned individuals seeking personal information.
1.9 Restoration of Normal Services.
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2.1 This Plan will be implemented as soon as an
emergency occurs or is expected, which is considered
to be of such magnitude as to warrant its
implementation.
This decision shall be made by a member of the
Emergency Operations Control Group who receives,~he
initial warning and/or arrives first on the scene of
the emergency.
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2.3 At this time, this official will activate the
alerting system (in whole or in part) by callin,
. the police officer on duty, identifying himself
herself, giving all necessary pertinent information I
on the emergency, and requesting activation of the _/ ,.
alert.
3. E:.MERGENCY ALERT+..NG S:{ST,EþI
3.1 On receipt of an official message from a member of
the Emergency 0lerations Control Group activating
the Emergency A erting System, the on-duty police
officer will implement it in the approved order.
3.2 On receiv1.ng the emer~ency alert, the members of the
Emergency Operations ontrol Group will assemble at
the scene of the incident at the Fire Department
vehicle which will be the control vehicle or if the
emergency is wide spread, at such other control
facility as may be designated for the emergency.
Liaison amongst radio systems will be established
at the site.
3.2.1 The Assembled Emergency Operations Control
Group will select a senior of.ficer from
those present to exercise overall control
pending the arrival of the Maror or his/her
alternate, at the control veh cleo
3.2.2. The Departments, Fire, Police, Ambulance and
others will provide their communication equipment
for .the use of Emergency Operation control Group.
3.2.3 The Mayor, or his/her alternate! on the
advice of the Operations Contro Group,
may declare the peace time emergency
terminated, and all agencies alsrted should
be so informed as soon as possible.
4. ES OF
4.1 The Mayor of . the Town of Kincardine, or his/her
alternate, if he/she is absent or incapacitated, may,
on the advice of the other members of the Emergency
Operations Control Group, officially declare an
emergency to eXist and may, for the purpose of the
Plan, designate any area as an "Emergency Area".
4.2 The foUowing actions may be taken in an emergency:
4.2.1 Evacuation of those buildings within the
"Emergency Area" which are themselves
considered dangerous or in which the occupants,
are considered to be in danger from some other
source.
. 4.2.2 The selection of an assemb~ area at which
additional manpower and eq pment of all
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4.2.3 Dispersal of groups of people who by their
presence are considered to be in dangert or
whose presence hinders in any way the e~ficient
functioning of the operation.
4.2.4 Arrangement for the accommodation and maintenance
on a temporary basis, of any residents who
are in need of assis~nce due to displacement
as a result of the emergency.
The calling out and employment of any municipal
equipment and personnel.
Requesting the assistance of personnel and
equipment of voluntary and other agencies not
under municipal control as may be required for
emergency operations - St. John Ambulance
Brigade1 Snowmobile Clubs, Local Construction
Firms, Radio Clubs, Scouts, etc.
Establishment of an information centre for the
issue of accurate releases to the news media
and for issuing of authoritative instructions
o the general public.
Establishment of a registration and inquiry
centre to handle individual requests for
information concerning all aspects of the
emergency.
Establishment of a system to ensure balanced
distribution of casualties to hospitals.
4.2.10 Discontinuance of any service within the
"Emergency Area" without'notice to the consumer,
if such services constitute a hazard.
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4.2.7
4.2.8
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4.2.ll Should the resources of the Town of Kincardine
be insufficient to control the emergency,
assistance, either civilian or military, will
be requested from the Provincial Government.
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5.1 The responsibilities and functions of the Police
Department in a peacetime emergency will be as follows:
5.1.1 Control, and if necessary, disperse crowds
within ,.he emergency area.
5.1.2 ,Control traffic where required to facilitate
the movement of emergency vehicles both in and
out of the emergency area.
5.1.3 Ensure free movement of ambulances over routes
to hospitals.
5.1.4 Conduct evacuation of buildings as authorized
by the Mayor. (See also Section 4.2.1)
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5.1.5 Arrange for the maintenance of law and order
in any communal emergency welfare facility.
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5.1.6 Ensure the protection of property against looting
within the emergency area.
5.1.7 Advise the Coroner in the event of fatal casualties.
5.1.8 To activate the Ontario Provincial Police, and any
other police force with disaster equipment, when
deemed necessary.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
6.1 The responsibilities and functions of the Fire Department
in a peace time emergency will be as follows:
6.1.1 Conduct all operations connected with the fighting
of fires.
6.1. 2 Activate the Bruce County Mutual Fire Aid System
if it is deemed necessary.
6.1.3 Determine if additional special equipment or supplies
will be required, and if so, make the necessary
arrangements through the Emergency Operations Control
Group for procurement - e.g. *air packs, special
protective clothing, etc.
6.1.4 Provide equipment and manpower to assist in pumping
operations
6.1.5 Provide resusitation equipment and trained manpower
when or where required.
6.1.6 Arrange for or conduct such tests as may be necessary
to determine the degree of hazard existing in
buildings from explosive, inflamable or toxic agents
in conjunction with other agencies involved.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE KINCARDINE PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
7.1 The responsibilities and functions of the Kincardine Public
Utilities Commission in a peace time emergency will be as
follows:
7.1.1 Discontinue services to any consumer where this is
considered in the interest of public safety.
7.1.2 Provide alternative supplies and energy where
necessary and practicable.
7.1.3 Calling out sufficient staff to survey the site
of the Emergency and check the area or building
for safety.
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8.. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTION OF THE TOWN MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
8.1 The responsibilities and functions of the Public Works
Department in a peacetime emergency will be as follows:
8.1.1 Provide barricades and flashers at the site of the
incident on receipt of the "Emergency Alert".
8.1.2 Provide municipal vehicles and equipment, together
with operators as required.
8.1.3 Obtain information on rising flood waters as
required.
8.1.4 Carry out all snow clearing and removal operations.
8.1.5 Organize and procure equipment for pumping operations.
8.1.6 Arrange for demolition of unsafe buildings and
excavation operations where required.
8.1.7 To advise on alternate traffic routes during
emergency.
9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
9.1 The responsibilities of the District Health Unit
Director in a peace time emergency will be as follows:
9.1.1 Arrange for first aid at the incident site.
9.1.2 Make arrangements for a balanced distribution of
casualties to hospitals
9.1.3 Arrange for the dissemination of all special instructions
to the population on matters concerning public health
9.1.4 Arrange for safe disposal of waste or potentially
dangerous material.
9.1.5 Arrange for mass immunization where required.
9.1.6 Ensure the potability of emergency water supplies
for the municipality as provided by the Public
Utilities Commission.
10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10.1 The responsibilities of the Social Service Department
in a peace time emergency will be as follows:
10.1.1 Provide social services assistance to any person
in need of food, accommodation and clothing due
to the emergency situation.
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10.1.2 Arrange for the opening! operation, direc~ion,
and supervision of suff cient welfare centres
required to provide the immediate emergency
a-ocial services needed.
10.1.3 Arrange for assistance from the volunteer
agencies within the community to carry ou~
the a-ocial services functions
e.g. - Salvation Army, Red Cross, Church Groups.
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ll. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CLERK AJJUNISTRATOR I S
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11.1 The responsibilities of the Clerk Administra~or's
Office in a peace time emergency will be as follows:
11.1.1 The Clerk Administra'tor will be the Chief
Operations Officer to the Mayor and will
co-ordinate the operations and requirements
of the Emergency Operations Control Group.
ll.1.2 To arrange for manning of the Town Hall', phones/
or an alternate location, and to establish
radio contact, as may be required, with the
Opera'tions Control Group.
11.li3 If so instructed by the Operations Control Group,
to provide an Information Cen'tre and a
Registration and Enquiry Centre as set out in
clauses 4.2.7 and 4.2.8 which is to be manned
by 'the Deputy Clerk and which is to be located
outside the site perimeter. .
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12.1 It will be the responsibility of the Clerk
Administrator to review the Appendices to this
document on an annual basis for the accuracy of
information.
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MUNICIPALITY OF TOWN OF KINCARDINE
EMERGENCY PLAN
ALERT PROCEDURE
BY-LAW NO. 4445
REVISED Jan. 31, 1985
1. On receipt of an official message from an authorized member of
the Municipal Control Group (identified by asterisk* hereunder)
the Kincardine Fire Department will implement the procedure by
telephoning members in the order stated:
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
(Telephone No.: 396-2000)
396-2141
Appointment
Incumbent
a. Head of Council*
Charles W. Mann
Alternate
Barbara Fisher
b. Fire Chief
John Wall
Alternate
Howard Griffith
c. Police Chief*
William Sweedland
Alternate
Douglas Proctor
Edward Rogers
d. Town MTC Supervisor*
Gerald Stewart
Alternate
Bill Moulton
e. Administrative Official*
C. R. Merritt
Alternate
Ronald R. Shaw
f. Health Official*
Dr. J. D. Pudden
Alternate
Fred Beard
g. Social Services Official
Dick Verrips
Alternate
Maurice Voisin
h. Public Utilities Com.
Hartley Watson
Alternate
Donald McLeod
Telephone
Business
368-7031
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396-2141
368-7031
396-3434
396-3434
396-3434
396-3203
396-3203
396-3468
396-3468
881-1920
396-3318
881-0431
881-0431
396-3471
396-3471
Residence
396-2774
396-2936
396-3841
396-3184
396-3747
396-4339
396-7080
396-2046
396-2846
396-2523
396-7925
363-2579
396-8135
881-2948
367-2215
396-2268
396-2260
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BY-LAW NO. 4445
REVISED FEB. 06, 1985
MUNICIPALITY OF TOWN OF KINCARDINE
EMERGENCY PLAN
ALERT PROCEDURE
1. On receipt of an official message from an authorized member
of the Municipal Control Group (identifed by asterisk*
hereunder) the Kincardine Police Department will implement
the procedure by telephoning members in the order stated:
POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
(Telephone No.: 396-3434)
Appointment
Incumbent
Telephone
Business Residence
a. Head of Council*
368-7031
Charles Mann
Alternate
Barbara Fisher
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b. Fire Chief
396-2141
John Wall
Alternate
Howard Griffith 368-7031
c. Police Chief
Bill Sweedland 396-3434
Alternate
Douglas Proctor 396-3434
Edward Rogers
396-3434
d. Town MTC Supervisor* Gerald Stewart 396-3203
Alternate Bill Moulton 396-3203
e. Administrative Officeal* C. R. Merritt 396-3468
Alternate Ronald R. Shaw 396-3468
f. Health Official*
Dr. J.D. Pudden 881-1920
Alternate Fred Beard 396-3318
g. Social Services Official Dick Verrips 881-0431
Alternate Maurice Voisin 881-0431
h. Public Utilities Com. Hartley Watson 396-3471
Alternate Donald McLeod 396-3471
396-2774
396-2936
396-3841
396-3184
396-3747
396-4339
396-7080
396-2046
396-2846
396-2523
396-7925
363-2579
396-8135
881-2948
367-2215
396-2268
396-2260
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BY-LAW NO. 4445
MUNICIPALITY OF TOWN OF KINCARDINE
EMERGENCY PLAN
ALERT PROCEDURE
1. On receipt of an official message from an authorized member of
the Municipal Control Group (identified by asterisk* hereunder)
the Kincardine Fire Department will implement the procedure by
telephoning members in the order stated:
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
(Telephone No.: 396-2000)
396-2141
Appointment
Incumbent
a. Head of Council*
Charles W. Mann
Alternate
Bryan Grant
b. Fire Chief
John Wall
Alternate
Howard Griffith
c. Police Chief*
William Sweedland
Alternate
Perry Gosso
d. Town Mtce. Supervisor*
Alternate
Gerald Stewart
Bill Moulton
e. Administrative Official* C. R. Merritt
Alternate
Ronald R. Shaw
f. Health Official*
Dr. J. D. Pudden
Alternate
Fred Beard
g. Social Services Official Dick Verrips
Alternate
Maurice Voisin
h. Public Utilities Com.
Hartley Watson
Alternate
Donald McLeod
Telephone
Business Residence
368-7031
368-7031
396-2141
368-7031
396-3434
396-3434
396-3203
396-3203
396-3468
396-3468
396-2774
396-2833
396-3841
396-3184
396-3747
396-3185
396-2046
396-2846
396-2523
396-7925
881-1920 363-2579
396-3318
881-0431
396-8135
881-2948
881-0431 367-2215
396-3471
396-3471
396-2268
396-2260
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BY-LAW NO. 4445
MUNICIPALITY OF TOWN OF KINCARDINE
EMERGENCY PLAN
REQUEST FOR PROVINCIAL / FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
1. If locally available resources, including those which might be
available from bordering municipalities and/or County sources,
are insufficient to meet emergency requirements, the assistance
may be requested from the Province. Such requests should normally
be directed through area/region/district offices of the Provincial
ministry/agency who normally provide services in the local area.
These are:
Provincial Ministry/Agency* Telephone
a. O.P.P. 519-396-3341 / Zenith 50000
b. Environment 519-371-2901 / Zenith 33220
c. Natural Resources 519-376-3860
d. Transportation/Communications 519-376-7350
e. Community/Social Services 416-965-7825
f. Municipal Affairs/Housing 416-585-6000
g. Medical Officer of Health 416-965-3101
EMERGENCY PLAN DISTRIBUTION LIST
List here all those who will receive copies of the plan and the
number of copies they will receive.
Head of Council
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Fire Department
Police Department
Town Maintenance Supervisor
Manager P.U.C.
Bruce County Health Unit