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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKIN 82 4445 Est. Mun Emerg Serv . . '.' ....,.- _,,",: .~:-. .C-. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE BY-LAW NO. 4445 ;; i: , I ;1 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. 2. 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 ," . . . . /2 . . Page 2 By-law No. 4445 3. 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. 4. 5. 6. READ a FIRST, & SECOND time this 6th 1982. May day of , ~~ Mayor. - v:/ _-_ ..:.- -::.. - - -~k~r ~- - :;::. : - - '.:;-- - - '- READ a THmD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 5th day of January , 1984.. ~~ /~~r -- -' ~ ,- ,. . . ,_ "fI j THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 4445 PEA CE,T~ EMERGENC:{ æw 1. Al!1 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: the in 1.1 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. 1.2 1.3 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. 2. 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. 2.2 Page 2 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 Services will gather. ,- ," ~iI 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. Page 3 . 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 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. 5. FU 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) . " 5.1.5 Arrange for the maintenance of law and order in any communal emergency welfare facility. .. ..ill . . Page 4 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. . . PAGE 5 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. Page 6 . 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. I I I '.~ ll. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CLERK AJJUNISTRATOR I S Q,WCE. 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. . 12.~ 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. . ,- .. , " . . 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 -------- 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 . . 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 -------- 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 . . 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 . . 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 1 2 2 2 2 2 Fire Department Police Department Town Maintenance Supervisor Manager P.U.C. Bruce County Health Unit