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#Emergency_Preparedness refers to the proactive planning and readiness to respond effectively to emergencies, minimizing harm and ensuring a swift recovery. In a construction project, improving emergency preparedness involves several key considerations. #EmergencyPreparedness #WorkplaceSafety #CrisisManagement #SafetyFirst #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyResponse #RiskManagement #SafetyCulture #BusinessContinuity #EmergencyPlanning

Grants & Funding - Emergency Management EMAP Program Important funding to help First Nations build-capacity, plan, mitigate and prepare for emergencies. The Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) provides funding to First Nations communities so they can build resiliency, prepare for natural hazards and respond using the 4 pillars of emergency management: A) Mitigation B) Preparedness C) Response D) Recovery EMAP supports non-structural mitigation and preparedness initiatives through the Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness funding stream. This stream is proposal-based and funds non-structural projects undertaken by First Nations communities on reserve to prepare for and mitigate emergencies caused by natural disasters, such as: flooding landslides tsunamis severe weather drought The goal of the Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness funding stream is to assist First Nations communities on reserve to increase their preparedness and mitigation capacity through initiatives such as: a) all-hazard risk assessments and mitigation plans b) rapid damage assessments c) development and updating of emergency management and evacuation plans d) drills and table top exercises for emergency and evacuation plans e) emergency management training f) emergency operations center training g) search and rescue training h) mental health training i) emergency support service training j) 911 mapping k) flood mapping l) natural hazard specific studies m) research or studies pertaining to non-structural mitigation and preparedness n) early tsunami warning systems o) community alert systems p) community and youth engagement q) emergency management forums or workshops #EMAP #grants #funding https://lnkd.in/gr2im7P6

🤍 The Control Team 🤍 In an emergency, the Control Team are the ones that oversee and direct the response effort. The Control Team includes: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿: They're the ones who lead and direct the emergency response. They are responsible for setting the priorities, delegating tasks, identifying critical resources and directing activities while taking effect to the legislative powers and responsibilities under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act (and other legislation). They can’t do this alone, so rely on all the the other teams and partner agencies to make sure the response is progressing in the best interest of the communities affected and the responders. 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿: They support the lead Controller in tasks and identifying emerging risks, immediate or long-term issues. They help to maintain effective communication with support agencies and other stakeholders. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: They play a crucial role in making sure key actions and outcomes are documented and accessible. They take care of administrative organisation within the Control team so that the Controller can lead the response effectively. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: They're the one making sure the activities within the Emergency Operations Centre are running smoothly (like information flows, team dynamics, timings, tasking and resourcing). They also provide emergency management expertise to support the Control team in solving problems. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: They monitor and advise the Controller on wider risk and legal issues, for example legislative powers or political, reputational and strategic considerations. 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Technical and Science Advisors provide expert advice to the Control team. This could be scientists such as seismic or tsunami hazard experts during an earthquake (e.g GNS Science), hydrologists (e.g Greater Wellington Regional Council) during a flood event, meteorologists for severe weather events (e.g MetService), or hazardous materials (HAZMAT) specialists on managing toxic materials. 𝗜𝘄𝗶/𝗠𝗮̄𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗧𝗮̄𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Iwi/Māori representatives bring cultural knowledge and perspectives to the Control Team.They help ensure the response respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles and the welfare of iwi, hapū, whānau, and Māori communities is captured across the whole response. 💡 Fun Fact 💡 The Control Team run briefings within the Coordination Centre, like the one pictured here. Briefings can be conducted when there's a new shift coming into the Operations Centre, or a significant change in the situation. Briefings help to make sure everyone is on the same page and has good overview of what is happening in the response. 📸 Pictured: The Group Controller facilitating an all staff briefing during exercise Rū Whenua a rohe.

Responsibility for emergency planning in a multi-tenant facility

Councillor criticizes city's emergency management protocols One city councillor says the ‘inappropriate structure’ of Sarnia’s emergency management role is putting the public at risk. ———————————————————————————————————- #EMNews #EMUSA #EMSarnia #EMFailure #EMRole #EMGovernment #EMLocalGovernment #EMNotEM #EMCriticism ———————————————————————————————————- #CivilDefence #Resilience #ClimateChange #DisasterRiskReduction #BusinessContinuity #HumanitarianAid #EmergencyManagement #CygnusAtratusIndustria #NoNaturalDisasters #EMProfessionalisation #EMNotES #ProfessionalExcellence https://lnkd.in/ds-DGPzB

From teaching the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS4) to a range of agencies for Land Search and Rescue New Zealand, to participating in the #AF8 Exercise Pandora in the Selwyn District Council Emergency Operations Centre, it's been a week full of emergency management focused training. Exercises are one of the best ways to consolidate, practice and enhance our emergency SOPs. We don't do enough of these and too often, we don't take all of the gold nuggets of learning from these into the next one. Let's commit as a sector, to keep putting ourselves to the test. This requires that we create a safe and supportive learning environment, even as we up the pressure to simulate the reality of these situations. People are counting on us to be as prepared as we can be in the coordination space, whilst they need to prepare their homes and communities for the next big one. #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse #disasterexercise

This is a very interesting article, I'm looking forward to reading through the whole report! #EmergencyManagement #Learning

Learn how to create an effective emergency evacuation plan for municipalities and ensure a swift and safe response during critical situations. To ensure a well-organized and effective evacuation plan, check out the key steps here: https://ow.ly/tZYT50T1ZxG #EmergencyEvacuation #MunicipalSafety #CrisisManagement

Identifying and clearly marking evacuation areas is crucial for ensuring a safe and orderly exit during emergencies. Consider the most effective routes for people to leave the building and designate specific evacuation points. Enhance this process by creating and displaying wall maps with “You Are Here” indicators to guide people swiftly out of the building.

Another step towards Strengthening Emergency Management Ontario towards a Safe, Practiced and Prepared Ontario... https://lnkd.in/gXdAG5fd