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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINCARDINE
BY-LAW NUMBER g.7-o6
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Being 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 FLAMMABLE GAS ESCAPE, BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
COLLAPSE, UNCONTROLLABLE FIRE OR THREAT OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING".
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient in the event of certain specific
emergency situations or the threat of such situations occurring
in the Township of Kincardine to ensure, by prior arrangement,
the efficient co-ordination of Municipal emergency services
operations to provide for safety and welfare of the inhabitants;
AND WHEREAS Section 72(1), Chapter 302 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O.
1980 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:
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AND WHEREAS Section 72(1), Chapter 302 of the Municipal Act
1980, states that the Reeve of the Township is the head of
the Council and the chief executive officer of the Township;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Kincardine ENACTS as follows:
1. In the event that a flood, hurricane, windstorm, blizzard,
landslide, explosion, aircraft or rail crash, toxic or
flammable gas escape, building or structure collapse, or an
uncontrollable fire, or the threat of any of the foregoing
emergencies should occur within the Township of Kincardine
so as to affect the inhabitants of the Township of Kincardine,
a plan for the co-ordination of Municipal Emergency Service,
a copy of which hereto attached and which forms Schedule "A"
to this By-law shall come into effect forthwith.
2. 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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-The Reeve or his/her alternate (Chairperson)
-The Clerk or his/her alternate
-The Ontario Provincial Police or his/her alternate
-The Fire Chief or his/her alternate
-The Township of Kincardine Road Superintendent or his/
her alternate
-The Managers of the Ontario Hydro Walkerton District or
their alternate
-The Medical Officer of Health of the Bruce County Health
Unit or his/her alternate
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. Noti-
fication will be passed to them by the Clerk or the
Municipal service with whom they normally operate.
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-The Deputy Clerk or his/her alternate
-The Chief Building Official or his/her alternate
-The Social Services Administrator or his/her alternate
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-The Director of the Bruce County Ambulance Service or
his/her alternate
-All resources of Township departments
3.
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.
4.
The Reeve 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 Township of Kincardine
as an emergency area and implement the plan.
5.
This By-law shall come into force and take effect immediately
on its passing.
6.
By-law #74.08 is hereby repealed.
A FIRST AND SECOND TIME this ~¿?~day
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINCARDINE
SCHEDULE "A" to BY-LAW NO. 87-04>
. PEACETIME EMERGENCY PLAN
1. AIM
To lay down the framework for a plan of action for the most
efficient employment of all services required in order that
the following may be assured:
1.1 The prompt response to an emergency by all required
services and the establishment of overall control of
emergency operations.
1.2 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.
1.3 Immediate action taken to eliminate all sources of
potential danger in the area of the incident.
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1.4 The evacuation of any building considered to be in a
hazardous situation.
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 offical information to:
1.8.1 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.
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1.8.3 Concerned individuals seeking personal information.
1.9 Restoration of Normal Services.
2. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN
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.
2.2 This decision shall be made by a member of the
Emergency Operations Control Group who received the
initial warning and/or arrives first on the scene of
the emergency.
2.3 At this time, this official will activate the alerting
system (in whole or in part) by calling the police
officer on duty, identifying himself, giving all
necessary pertinent information of the emergency and
requesting activation of the alert.
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3. EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEM
3.1 On receipt of an official message from a member of the
Emergency Operations Control Group activating the
Emergency Alerting System, the on-duty police officer
will implement it in the approved order.
3.2 On receiving the emergency alert, the members of the
Emergency Operations Control Group will assemble at the
scene of the incident at the Fire department vehicle
whith 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 officer from those present
to exercise overall control pending the arrival
of the Reeve or his/her alternate, at the
control vehicle.
3.2.2 The Reeve, or his/her alternate, on the advice
of the Operations Control Group, may declare the
peace time emergency terminated, and all agencies
alerted should be so informed as soon as possible.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CONTROL GROUP
4.1 The Reeve of the Township of Kincardine, or his/her
alternate is 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 following 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 assembly area at which
additional manpower and equipment of all
Services will gather.
4.2.3 Dispersal of groups of people who by their
presence are considered to be in danger, or
whose presence hinder in any way the efficient
functioning of the operation.
4.2.4 Arrangement for the accommodation and main-
tenance, on a temporary basis, of any residents
who are in need of assistance due to displace-
ment as a result of the emergency.
4.2.5 The calling out and employment of any municipal
equipment and personnel.
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4.2.6
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 Brigade,
Snowmobile Clubs, Local Construction Firms,
Radio Clubs, Scouts, etc.
4.2.7 Establishment of an information centre for the
issuing of accurate releases to the news media
and for issuing of authoritative instructions
to the general public.
4.2.8. Establishment of a registration and inquiry
centre to handle individual requests for
information concerning all aspects of the
emergency.
4.2.9 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, is such services constitute a
hazard.
4.2.11 Should the resources of the Township of Kincardine
be insufficient to control the emergency,
assistance either civilian or military, will be
requested from the Provincial or Federal
Government.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
5.1 The responsibilities and functions of the Ontario
Provincial Police in a peacetime emergency will be as
follows:
5.1.1 Control, and if necessary, disperse crowds with-
in the 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 Reeve. (See also Section 4.2.1)
5.1.5 Arrange for the maintenance of law and order in
any communal emergency welfare facility.
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!:ime emergency will be as follOl"s:
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6.1.1 Conduct all operations connected with the
fighting of fires.
6.1.2 Activate the Bruce County Mutual 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 resuscitation 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,
inflammable or toxic agents in conjunèt1.orr"wLth
other agencies involved.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF ONTARIO HYDRO
7.1 The responsibilities and functions of Ontario Hydro in
a peacetime 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.
8. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE TOWNSHIP ROAD
SUPERINTENDENT
8.1 The responsibilites and functions for the Township Road
Superintendent 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 operator 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 Take action in the event of Chemical spills.
8.1.6 Organize and procure equipment for pumping
operations.
8.1.7 Arrange for demolition of unsafe buildings and
excavation operations where required.
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To advise on alternate traffic routes during
emergency.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
9.1 The responsibilities of the District Health Unit
Director in a peacetime emergency will be as follows:
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Arrange for first aid at the incident site.
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Make arrangements for a balanced distribution
of casualties to hospitals.
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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.
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10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10.1 The responsibilities of the Social Service Department
in a peacetime emergency will be as follows:
10.1.1 Provide social services assistance to any
person in need of food, accommodations and
clothing due to the emergency situatuion.
10.1.2 Arrange for the opening, operation, direction
and supervision of sufficient welfare centres
required to provide the immediate emergency
social services needed.
10.1.3 Arrange for assistance from the volunteer
agencies within the community to carry out
the social services functions.
e.g. Salvation Army, Red Cross, Church Groups.
· 11. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CLERK'S OFFICE
11.1 The responsibilities of the Clerk's Office in a
peacetime emergency will be as follows:
11.1.1 The Clerk will be the Chief Operations Officer
to the Reeve and will co-ordinate the operations
and requirements of the Emergency Operations
Control Group.
11.1.2 To arrange for manning of the Township Office
phones and to establish radio contact, as
may be required with the Operations Control
Group.
11.1.3 If so instructed by the Operations Control
Group, to provide an Information Centre and
a Registration and Enquiry Centre as set out
in clauses 4.2.7 and 4.2.8.
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12. UPDATE
12.1 It will be the responsibility of the Clerk to review
The Appendices to this document on an annual basis
for the accuracy of information.