2. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Role of AEMA at the Provincial Operations Centre Kelly Stewardson Senior Emergency Management Officer ESSNA 2014

3. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency

4. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Agenda Canadian EM Framework Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) Provincial Operations Branch –Field Operations –Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) and 911 Grant Program –Central Operations Provincial Operations Centre (POC) When to call Summary

5. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Framework in Canada Individual / Family Communities – Mutual Aid Province / Territory Federal Government Field Officers POC

6. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Public Safety Governance Organizational Roles: Responsibility assigned in legislation, regulations, policies and hazard plans Lead Organization – identified as lead for a specific hazard Supporting Organization – assists in the management of a hazard Coordinating Organization – coordinates the efforts and logistics of all orders of government and public safety partners

7. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Communities Federal, Provincial, Territorial Partners Non- Government Organizations Council AEMA Government Ministries Agencies, Boards and Associations

8. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Mission Together with our partners and through a coordinated, all hazards approach, we will provide strong leadership to Alberta’s Public Safety System to protect Albertans from the effects of disasters and emergencies.

9. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Consists of: Public Safety Initiatives Branch Recovery Programs Branch Provincial Operations Branch –Field Operations –Central Operations –Alberta Emergency Alert and 911 Grant Program

10. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Field Operations

11. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Field Operations 31,000 kms of Highway Cities – 17 Towns – 108 Villages – 95 Summer Villages – 51 Municipal Districts – 64 Reserves - 45

12. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Stop ● Listen ● Respond

13. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Types of Alerts Critical Alerts Information Alerts

14. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Participating Distributors All major distributors mandated by federal legislation to be online by 31 Mar 15 TV, Radio Includes French broadcasters Some sign companies Now linked to the GOA @ www.gov.ab.ca andwww.gov.ab.ca Alberta 511 @ http://511.alberta.ca/http://511.alberta.ca/

15. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/

16. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency 911 Grant Program

17. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Central Operations Comprised of: Plans Unit Provincial Operations Centre

18. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Provincial Operations Centre (POC)

19. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency POC Operational Levels Level 4 Mandatory full GOA coordination for a significant incident Level 3 Mandatory coordination of key GOA organizations to respond to a significant incident Level 1 Routine and potential incidents assessed and circulated to public safety partners Level 2 Potential to be significant (disrupt community functioning)

20. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency POC Organizational Structure

21. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency

22. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Operational Rhythm The “when” of the operation Timings of briefings Timings of reports/outputs Timings of shifts Dictated by: –Lead Agency rhythm –Local Authorities activities and rhythm –Information needs of GOA senior executives and elected officials

23. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency When to Call 1-866-618-2362 Local Authority to determine when and for what reason State of Local Emergency (SOLE) declaration Activation of EOC/ ECC Any evacuation requiring activation of a Reception Centre Disruption of critical services (fire/police/hospital/911/ major transportation routes) Request for assistance from GOA (or federal agencies) Crosses municipal boundaries Beyond community capacity to provide an adequate response

24. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency When to Call 1-866-618-2362 Any impact to Provincial buildings High Intensity Residential Fire (HIRF) 3 or more adjacent buildings Request for Fire Investigator Activation of Alberta Emergency Alert or difficulties in utilizing the system At any time when you are unsure of which external agency or resource to call to report or request assistance from with an emergency event

25. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Major Event Support Apparatus

26. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Summary

27. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency I’M FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND I’M HERE TO HELP

28. Government of Alberta Alberta Emergency Management Agency Thank You Kelly Stewardson, CD Senior Emergency Management Officer Provincial Operations Centre 14515-122 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta 780-644-4457 kelly.stewardson@gov.ab.ca 1-866-618-2362 24/7/365