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Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Peacetime Disaster Plan (Response to U-40) Joint Review Panel Public Hearings March 30,

Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Peacetime Disaster Plan (Response to U-40) Joint Review Panel Public Hearings March 30, 2011. Presentation Overview Introduction What is a Peacetime Disaster? Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Peacetime Disaster Plan

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Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Peacetime Disaster Plan (Response to U-40) Joint Review Panel Public Hearings March 30,

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  1. Town of Happy Valley-Goose BayPeacetime Disaster Plan(Response to U-40)Joint Review Panel Public HearingsMarch 30, 2011

  2. Presentation Overview • Introduction • What is a Peacetime Disaster? • Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Peacetime Disaster Plan • Activation of Municipal Peacetime Disaster Plan • Disaster Site Management • Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) • Next Steps • Questions?

  3. What is a Peacetime Disaster? • An occurrence, or the threat of an occurrence, within the town boundaries or nearby, which involves the risk of loss of life or property or which threatens the safety, welfare and well-being of some or all of the residents of our Town. • Would include: floods, hurricanes, windstorms, blizzards, explosions, aircraft or ship disasters, toxic or flammable gas escapes, uncontrollable fires, collapse of buildings or structures.

  4. Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Peacetime Disaster Plan • Legislated by Provincial Dept. of Municipal Affairs. • The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has had a Peacetime Disaster Plan for over 20 years and is updated on a regular basis. • Identifies and outlines the specific responsibilities of our municipal services, equipment, resources and the volunteer groups available within the Town. • Partners involved include: RCMP, Labrador Grenfell Health, Dept. of HRLE, Service Canada, Dept. of Forestry, Dept. of Environment, Dept. of Transportation, DND, Serco, Nalcor.

  5. Activation of Municipal Peacetime Disaster Plan • Disaster site declared. • Town Manager assumes role of Emergency Operational Centre Coordinator. • Emergency Operational Centre is activated. • Emergency Operational Centre Group is assembled. • Town Council is assembled.

  6. Disaster Site Management • RCMP is responsible for site management and overall control of the scene for all emergencies/disasters occurring within the municipality, including those involving aircraft outside the area of CFB Goose Bay. • DND is responsible for on-site management and overall control at the scene for all emergencies/disasters occurring within the area of CFB Goose Bay.

  7. Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) • Located at the Town Hall • Alternate site is the RCMP Headquarters • Managed by the Emergency Operations Centre Coordinator (Town Manager) • Supported by an Emergency Committee • Supports the disaster site activity

  8. Next Steps • Incorporation of information provided for the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project • Capability Based Planning • Identification of Gaps • Resources Available • Ongoing consultation with partners and updating of Peacetime Disaster Plan

  9. Thank you. Questions?

  10. For Further Information Contact: Wyman JacqueTown ManagerTown of Happy Valley-Goose BayTel: (709) 896-8222 manager@happyvalley-goosebay.com

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