An evacuation may be partial or total. Priority groups for evacuation are the elderly, children five years or younger, and the disabled or people with mobility or special health needs. The largest plane which can land at the ________(insert community name) airport is a DC4 and so there would be limited space for luggage. Evacuees may have to be limited to one small suitcase each. Residents of ________(insert community name) would be evacuated to a designated reception community site under the authorization of the (insert regional RERC acronym) or by a request made by the Community Government and approved by the (insert regional RERC acronym). The method of evacuation will be dependent on such factors as weather, urgency of the evacuation, and available means of transportation. The selection of people to be evacuated and the order in which residents will be evacuated will depend on such circumstances as health risk factors and the requirements for emergency workers at the sending or reception site. A record of the evacuation shall be made so as to verify the safe arrival of all evacuees and account for expenses incurred by all carriers. Procedures The Community Government assigns members of the CERC the following duties. Other Committee members may be assigned emergency responsibilities related to the reception of evacuees from another community as circumstances require. Community Emergency Response Committee Monitor the status of an emergency and recommend a partial or total evacuation as conditions warrant. Determine the method of evacuation, the gathering site for evacuees, and the order in which people are to be evacuated. Determine the need to instruct residents regarding: Power shut offs (by NWT Power Corporation); Any need to shut off water lines; Limit on baggage including the need to leave pets untied in the community; The registration site for gathering evacuees and transporting them to the point of departure; and Items to take with them such as prescription drugs, appropriate clothing. Determine the method through which residents will be notified of the evacuation be it through: Radio announcement: Door-to-door notification; Community Siren; or (fill in community notification method). Emergency Coordinator On the advice of the CERC request the (insert regional RERC acronym) arrange for evacuation of some or all of the residents of ________(insert community name).
Emergency Response Communications Maintain up to date information flow among parties involved in emergency operations; Ensure shared situational awareness; Establish required local (eg telephone, internet, VHF, UHF) and long range (eg telephone, internet, satellite phone, HF) communications links as circumstances require. CERC and MACA (Public Safety Division). Liaison with other Government officials Ensure proper authorities have most current and accurate information on the incident, possible impacts, and the potential for special assistance; Consult on new developments and response options related to the emergency as may be required; Determine requirement for a formal Declaration of a State of Emergency or Local Emergency. Mayor /Chief to Minister, SAO/Band Manager to MACA Deputy Minister or Public Safety Director. Rescue of Stranded/injured People (with particular attention to the young, elderly and disabled, as well as others needing additional support). Remove people from danger; Treat medical or psychological conditions, if required. RCMP, Fire Department, Volunteers and Health Centre.
Repairs and Restoration of the Service • Contract available equipment as needed; and • Coordinate with utility services restoration of essential services. CERC, Local Utilities, Public Works, External Agencies Communications • Provide liaison amongst parties involved in Emergency Response CERC Traffic Control • Coordinate provision of required resources to points of need RCMP Public & Media Information, Instructions to Residents • Ensure consistent messages, including instructions to public Media Coordinator Security Control • Coordinate the protection of property and relocation of resources where necessary; • Secure scene for subsequent investigation; and • Set up flares at airport runway. RCMP Return to Evacuated Area • Decision that it is safe for residents to return. CERC Damage Assessment • Determine extent of damage. CERC, MACA (region Emergency Management)
Notification System • Notify ambulance; and • Notify local health-care facilities of casualties (number/type). CERC Establish Temporary Morgue (if required) • Protect bodies of deceased persons. RCMP, Coroner’s Office Communications • Up to date information flow among parties involved in Emergency Response. CERC, RCMP, H&SC, MACA, Local Health Facilities, Amateur Radio Traffic Control & Securing Emergency Site • Coordinate traffic control and routes for emergency vehicles. RCMP Public & Media Information, Instructions to Residents • Establish news release system; and • Establish public inquiry system. Media Coordinator