From Left to Right: Dave Hartley-Road & Construction Manager, Gwen Tracey-Health & Safety Training and Compliance Coordinator, Michelle Casavecchia-CAO/Clerk, Mayor John R. Wilson and Gerry Richer-Emergency Planning Coordinator
Malahide Township received a $13,460.00 JEPP Grant to assist in the purchase of a new Emergency Command Trailer. This on-site command centre will be used during emergencies for our staff.
From Left to Right: Elgin County's Community Service and Media Relations Officer Troy Carlson, Emergency Planning Coordinator Gerry Richer, Township of Malahide Mayor John R. Wilson and Township of Malahide Clerk/C.A.O Randall R. Millard.
This above picture is taken from the 2009 Emergency Operations Centre at the Malahide Township Office for the Port Bruce Flood Evacuation. To view the current emergency plan, click on the below link:
Malahide Community Emergency Plan 2004
Port Bruce Flood Emergency Information
Why 72 hours? Experience has shown that it can take 72 hours or more to mobilize a significant relief effort during an emergency. The 72 hour preparedness message is commonly used across North America by first responders (fire, police, paramedics), governments and relief organizations.
Canadians are encouraged to be prepared to cope on their own for at least 72 hours (3 days) of an emergency. This lets emergency workers focus on people in urgent need. To support their efforts, the rest of us need to be prepared to look after ourselves.
Check out the following site for an emergency survival checklist: www.getprepared.ca
