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HFN Emergency Program CoordinatorHFN Emergency Program CoordinatorHFN Emergency Program CoordinatorHFN Emergency Program Coordinator:

Steven Tatoosh

Work: 250-724-4041 ext 26

Cell: 250-735-2334

Alternate HFN Emergency Program Coordinator:Alternate HFN Emergency Program Coordinator:Alternate HFN Emergency Program Coordinator:Alternate HFN Emergency Program Coordinator:

Warren Lauder

Work: 250-724-4041 ext 27

Cell: 250-720-9979

**The procedures outlined in this plan are to be interpreted as guidelines, and users of the

plan are encouraged to use their own best judgment throughout emergencies.

Additionally, the procedures are not intended to address day-to-day emergencies that are

ordinarily managed at the scene by first responders. For these emergencies, dial 911.

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The Hupacasath First Nation Emergency Response Plan is an all-hazards, risk-based

plan that has been produced through the collaboration of Hupacasath First

Nation’s Chief and Council, its members, and its partner agencies.

Plan last updated: March 31st, 2016

Hupacasath First Nation

5500 Ahahswanis Dr.

Port Alberni, BC

Tel: 250-724-4041

Fax: 250-724-1232

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AANDCAANDCAANDCAANDC Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

ACRDACRDACRDACRD Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

BCEBCEBCEBCEMSMSMSMS BC Emergency Management System

COPCOPCOPCOPAAAA City of Port Alberni

EMBCEMBCEMBCEMBC Emergency Management BC

EMCEMCEMCEMC Emergency Management Committee

EOCEOCEOCEOC Emergency Operations Centre

EPCEPCEPCEPC Emergency Program Coordinator

ERPERPERPERP Emergency Response Plan

ESSESSESSESS Emergency Social Services

FNESSFNESSFNESSFNESS First Nations’ Emergency Services Society

HFNHFNHFNHFN Hupacasath First Nation

HRVAHRVAHRVAHRVA Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability Analysis

ICSICSICSICS Incident Command System

INACINACINACINAC Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

Acronyms

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Date Description Page(s) Entered By

Record of Amendments

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Preface 2

Acronyms 3

Record of Amendments 4

Table of Contents 5

Section 1 Section 1 Section 1 Section 1 –––– OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview 7777

1.1 – Purpose 7

1.2 – Scope 7

1.3 – Authority 7

1.4 – Legislation 8

Section 2 Section 2 Section 2 Section 2 –––– Risk ProfileRisk ProfileRisk ProfileRisk Profile 10101010

2.1 – Ahahswinis IR 1 10

2.2 – Klehkoot IR 2 11

2.3 – HRVA 12

2.4 – HRVA Matrix 13

Section 3 Section 3 Section 3 Section 3 –––– Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities 14141414

3.1 – Chief & Council 14

3.2 – Chief Executive Officer 14

3.3 – Emergency Program Coordinator 15

3.4 – Emergency Management Committee 16

3.5 – Community Members 17

3.6 – ACRD & COPA 18

3.7 – EMBC 18

3.8 – AANDC 18

Section 4 Section 4 Section 4 Section 4 –––– Response StructureResponse StructureResponse StructureResponse Structure 19191919

4.1 – BCEMS 19

4.2 – Emergency Operations Centres 21

4.3 – Evacuations 23

4.4 – Emergency Social Services 23

Table of Contents

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Section 5 Section 5 Section 5 Section 5 –––– Response ProceduresResponse ProceduresResponse ProceduresResponse Procedures 24242424

5.1 – Earthquake 24

5.2 – Tsunami 27

5.3 – Urban Interface Fire 30

5.4 – Flooding 32

5.5 – Dam Breach 34

5.6 – Severe Storms 36

5.7 – Power Outage 38

5.8 – Pandemic Influenza 40

5.9 – Hazardous Materials 42

5.10 – Aircraft Accident 44

5.11 – Marine Incident 46

5.12 – Terrorism 48

Section 6 Section 6 Section 6 Section 6 –––– Plan ManagementPlan ManagementPlan ManagementPlan Management 50505050

6.1 – Training & Emergency Exercises 50

6.2 – Distribution List 51

AnnexAnnexAnnexAnnex 52525252

Phone List 52

Supplementary Document List 53

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The HFN ERP is a strategic document that has used an all-hazards, risk-based

approach to provide a framework that is intended to accomplish the following:

� Enhance the overall resiliency of HFN;

� Provide accessible guidance for the respective actions of HFN leadership and

members before, during, and after an emergency event;

� Connect the HFN leadership and community members with appropriate

partners, communications resources, and risk-reduction strategies;

� Integrate applicable policies, plans of partner agencies, and other relevant

documentation into all HFN emergency responses;

� Incorporate BCEMS principles into emergency management initiatives; and

� Outline and support regular training, emergency exercises, and community

engagement initiatives to build HFN’s capacity to respond to emergencies.

This plan has been designed to be accessible to all HFN community members and

its partners, and is intended to provide a framework for managing and responding

to emergencies occurring within and/or adjacent to HFN’s two populated reserves

– Ahahswinis IR 1 and Klehkoot IR 2. The plan uses an all-hazards model, and

therefore the core guidelines are consistent across natural, technological, and

human-induced hazards.

Importantly, the procedures outlined in this plan are to be interpreted as

guidelines and are not intended to address day-to-day emergencies that are

ordinarily managed at the scene by first responders.

The HFN ERP and HFN EOC may be activated by the:

� HFN Emergency Program Coordinator or Alternate;

� HFN Chief and Council; and

� HFN Chief Executive Officer.

However, the information, procedures, and strategies outlined in the HFN ERP are

intended to be used by all community members and partner agencies.

1.1 – Purpose

1.2 – Scope

OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

1.3 – Authority

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Provincial

Although the Province of British Columbia is responsible for emergency

management activities within its jurisdiction, Section 91(24) of the federal

Constitution Act 1867 designates legislative authority of “Indians Lands reserved

for Indians” to the Minister of AANDC under the Government of Canada. However,

a Letter of Understanding has been established between AANDC BC Region and

EMBC to provide emergency management support to BC First Nations. A

Memorandum of Understanding also exists between AANDC BC Region and the BC

Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resources, to assist with on-reserve wildfire

suppression.

Two key legislative documents include: the Emergency Program ActEmergency Program ActEmergency Program ActEmergency Program Act, which outlines

the roles and responsibilities of local authorities and the provincial government in

the context of emergencies, as well as their respective powers of authority if a

declaration of a state emergency (provincial-level) or state of local emergency

(local authority-level) has been made; and the Compensation and Disaster Compensation and Disaster Compensation and Disaster Compensation and Disaster Financial Financial Financial Financial

Assistance Assistance Assistance Assistance RegulationRegulationRegulationRegulation, which describes the procedures related to the provision of

any compensation/assistance, the eligibility of claims, and relevant

limitations/restrictions. Through the Memorandum of Understanding with AANDC

BC Region, the same eligibility and documentation requirements for local

authorities also apply to First Nations.

EMBC is responsible for determining and approving the eligibility of emergency

response and recovery expenditures. If/when expenditures are approved, HFN will

be issued an operational task number. HFN must then complete a financial claim

submission with the appropriate documentation to provide EMBC with detailed,

accurate accounting including all invoices for the authorized emergency response

expenses. For more information on disaster financial assistance, see EMBC’s

Financial Assistance for Emergency Response and Recovery Costs: A Guide for BC

Local Authorities and First Nations (available in the Annex).

Links for each Act/Regulation and additional legislation/resources are available in

the Annex.

1.4 – Legislation


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Federal

The Minister of AANDC is responsible for supporting on-reserve mitigation,

preparedness, response, and recovery activities for First Nations communities as

per the federal Emergency Management Act 2007. AANDC provides this support

through the Emergency Management Assistance Program. As previously

mentioned, the federal Constitution Act 1867 designates legislative authority for

“Indians and Lands reserved for the Indians” to the Minister of AANDC under the

Government of Canada. Therefore, AANDC BC Region works in cooperation with

EMBC to provide emergency management support for First Nations communities

in BC.

Key legislative documents include the Emergencies ActEmergencies ActEmergencies ActEmergencies Act, which defines four

categories of emergencies in which the federal government may be required to act

– public welfare emergencies (natural or human disasters), public order

emergencies (acts of terrorism), international emergencies (threats to Canada

and/or its allies), and war – and the Emergency Management ActEmergency Management ActEmergency Management ActEmergency Management Act, which details the

roles and responsibilities of the federal government and its institutions with

respect to Canada’s emergency management system.

Links for each Act are available in the Annex.

Local Authorities

The City of Port Alberni and the ACRD are defined as “local authorities” in the

provincial Emergency Program Act and may be willing to work closely with HFN off-

and on-reserve to integrate emergency management plans and activities, but are

not mandated to.

With respect to disaster financial assistance, regardless of whether or not local

authorities share emergency operations with First Nations, the local authorities are

not responsible for claiming any costs that have been incurred by First Nations.

This must be done autonomously by HFN.


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Area: Area: Area: Area: 37ha

OnOnOnOn----reserve population: reserve population: reserve population: reserve population: 180

Residential structures: Residential structures: Residential structures: Residential structures: 65

NonNonNonNon----residential structures: residential structures: residential structures: residential structures: 3

� House of Gathering – Band office, band hall, and community health centre.

� “Sugar Shack” – Community big leaf maple syrup production facility.

� Youth Centre – Facility used for after-school programs and events.

2.1 – Ahahswinis IR 1

RiskRiskRiskRisk ProfileProfileProfileProfile

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Area: Area: Area: Area: 116ha

OnOnOnOn----reserve population: reserve population: reserve population: reserve population: 10

Residential structures: Residential structures: Residential structures: Residential structures: 6

NonNonNonNon----residential structures: residential structures: residential structures: residential structures: None

2.2 – Klehkoot IR 2

Risk ProfileRisk ProfileRisk ProfileRisk Profile

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The following Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability Analysis has been conducted to identify

the greatest combined risks associated with Ahahswinis IR 1 and Klehkoot IR 2 –

HFN’s two populated reserves – in order to utilize current and future resources

effectively.

HazardsHazardsHazardsHazards will be defined as events, phenomena, or human activities that may lead

to consequences such as loss of life, injuries, and damage to community capitals

and services.

VulnerabilityVulnerabilityVulnerabilityVulnerability is considered to be the combination of conditions that increase the

susceptibility of a community to be impacted by hazards. It is often determined

through an analysis of social, environmental, cultural, social, built, and economic

capitals and services.

RiskRiskRiskRisk is the product of the likelihood that a particular hazard will intersect with the

community and the consequences that the community will incur as a result of its

respective vulnerabilities.

Risk = Likelihood x ConsequencesRisk = Likelihood x ConsequencesRisk = Likelihood x ConsequencesRisk = Likelihood x Consequences

LikelihoodLikelihoodLikelihoodLikelihood will be measured using the terms Low, Moderate, High, and Very High,

ranging from the lowest expected frequency of occurrence to the highest expected

frequency of occurrence.

ConsequencesConsequencesConsequencesConsequences of each hazard will be described using the terms Minor, Moderate,

Major, and Catastrophic, ranging from least to greatest number of projected

impacts. This has been measured through the consideration of impacts to:

� The health and safety of community members;

� Critical facilities;

� Lifelines (water, electricity, gas, etc.);

� Community infrastructure; and

� Environmental, economic, and social systems.

2.3 – HRVA


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The following is a summary of the HFN HRVA. Tsunamis and earthquakes present

the greatest risks to HFN, followed by flooding, severe storms, urban interface

fires, and pandemic influenza events.

Probability

Very HighVery HighVery HighVery High Power OutagePower OutagePower OutagePower Outage

FloodingFloodingFloodingFlooding

Severe StormSevere StormSevere StormSevere Storm

HighHighHighHigh

Tsunami Tsunami Tsunami Tsunami

EarthquakeEarthquakeEarthquakeEarthquake

ModerateModerateModerateModerate Marine Marine Marine Marine

IncidentIncidentIncidentIncident

Hazardous Hazardous Hazardous Hazardous

MaterialsMaterialsMaterialsMaterials

Urban IUrban IUrban IUrban Interface nterface nterface nterface

FireFireFireFire

PandemicPandemicPandemicPandemic

InfluenzaInfluenzaInfluenzaInfluenza

LowLowLowLow TerrorismTerrorismTerrorismTerrorism Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft

IncidentIncidentIncidentIncident

Dam Breach Dam Breach Dam Breach Dam Breach

FloodingFloodingFloodingFlooding

Risk LevelRisk LevelRisk LevelRisk Level

Very High

High

Moderate

Low

MinorMinorMinorMinor ModerateModerateModerateModerate MajorMajorMajorMajor CatastrophicCatastrophicCatastrophicCatastrophic

Consequences


2.4 – HRVA Matrix

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The HFN Chief and Council possess the primary responsibility for promoting public

safety throughout the community.

In addition to this, the HFN Chief and Council are responsible for:

� Ensuring that response procedures and relevant emergency management

information is appropriately communicated to the HFN community

members before, during, and after emergency events;

� Appointing a primary HFN EPC and members of the HFN EMC;

� Providing the HFN EPC with strategic direction, policy guidance, and support

throughout emergency events;

� Acting as and/or designating an official EPC if the primary EPC is unable to

respond; and

� Supporting the EPC and EMC throughout the year in the development,

organization, and implementation of emergency management plans,

ongoing training courses, emergency exercises, and any other initiatives

intended to increase HFN’s resilience to emergency events.

The HFN Chief Executive Officer is responsible for supporting the EPC throughout

an emergency event and reporting directly to the HFN Chief and Council.

Additional responsibilities and expectations of the CEO are outlined in the CEO’s

contract with HFN.

3.1 – Chief and Council

3.2 – Chief Executive Officer

Roles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & ResponsibilitiesRoles & Responsibilities

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The HFN Emergency Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for leading the

development and implementation of HFN’s emergency management initiatives,

including emergency response activities.

The HFN EPC is also responsible for:

� Acting as the primary liaison with partner agencies throughout an

emergency response (unless an alternative liaison has been designated).

Partner agencies include, but are not limited to, the ACRD, the COPA, EMBC,

AANDC, and adjacent First Nations communities;

� Organizing and leading any HFN response activities throughout an incident;

� Managing the initial setup of the HFN EOC, requesting an operational task

number from EMBC, assuming the role of EOC Manager, and establishing

communications with community members and partner agencies;

� Ensuring the development and distribution of regular, transparent

communications to all community members throughout an emergency

event;

� Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency

management and resilience-building initiatives; and

� Facilitating regular meetings with the HFN EMC.

3.3 – Emergency Program Coordinator


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HFN EMC members are primarily responsible for supporting the EPC in the

development and implementation of HFN’s emergency management initiatives,

including emergency response activities.

EMC members are also responsible for:

� Assisting the EPC with the setup and operation of the HFN EOC;

� Advising the HFN Chief and Council, EPC, and CEO on community needs and

concerns relating to emergency management, as well as

developing/managing initiatives to address the issues;

� Organizing and supporting regular emergency exercises to test community

response procedures and personnel;

� Reviewing and updating contracts with partner agencies regarding the

provision of emergency services;

� Providing recommendations for updating emergency response policies in

compliance with the Developing and Approving HFN Policy procedures;

� Creating community awareness of the HFN ERP and other emergency

management plans; and

� Regularly reviewing current HFN emergency management plans and

procedures to identify any necessary updates/changes.

3.4 – Emergency Management Committee


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For additional preparedness and risk reduction resources, see the Annex.

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3.5 – Community Members


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The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the City of Port Alberni are responsible

for liaising with HFN during emergency events, considering regular participation in

joint training and emergency exercise initiatives, and providing support to HFN

throughout an event when appropriate and available.

As per a Letter of Understanding between EMBC and AANDC BC Region, EMBC is

responsible for supporting HFN in emergency responses. EMBC is also responsible

for coordinating provincial responses, providing 24/7 support through central and

regional emergency operations centres, and promoting public safety through

leadership and collaboration with all stakeholders.

The Minster of AANDC, AANDC BC Region, and the AANDC BC Duty Officer are

responsible for supporting emergency management in First Nations communities.

AANDC is also responsible for working collaboratively with EMBC and other

provincial entities to support on-reserve First Nations emergency management

activities.

3.6 – ACRD & COPA

3.7 – EMBC

3.8 – AANDC


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In year 2000, the Province of British Columbia established a comprehensive

emergency management system based off of Incident Command System (ICS)

principles called the BC Emergency Response Management System (BCERMS).

BCERMS has since evolved into the BC Emergency Management System (BCEMS) in

order to address the four pillars of emergency management – mitigation,

preparedness, response, and recovery. All provincial ministries and local

authorities are mandated to use BCEMS. Benefits for utilizing a consistent set of

emergency management principles include:

� Providing an emergency management system that is able to expand and

contract in order to address emergencies that range from local to

international scales;

� Incorporating consistent hierarchical structures to ensure appropriate span

of control and management of personnel; and

� Providing common organizational functions, response objectives, resources,

forms/documentation, and terminology.

Although there is no requirement for HFN to use BCEMS, HFN has agreed to follow

this system in order to improve coordination of emergency management actions

with partner agencies.

Response Objectives

In all responses, it is recommended that BCEMS response objectives are used to

guide decision making. In order of priority, the objectives are to:

1. Provide for the safety and health of all responders;

2. Save lives;

3. Reduce suffering;

4. Protect public health;

5. Protect government infrastructure;

6. Protect property;

7. Protect the environment; and

8. Reduce economic and social losses.

4.1 – BCEMS

Response StructureResponse StructureResponse StructureResponse Structure

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Response Levels

BCEMS uses four levels of response in their model – Site Response, Site Support,

Provincial Regional Emergency Coordination, and Provincial Central Emergency

Coordination.

The majority of incidents are managed at the Site Response LevelSite Response LevelSite Response LevelSite Response Level, where on-site

responders set up and operate an Incident Command Post (ICP). The Site Support Site Support Site Support Site Support

LevelLevelLevelLevel involves a local authority opening up an EOC to provide additional support

and coordination to responders and/or the affected/threatened population.

Finally, the Provincial Regional Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Regional Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Regional Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Regional Emergency Coordination Level and Provincial Central Provincial Central Provincial Central Provincial Central

Emergency Coordination LevelsEmergency Coordination LevelsEmergency Coordination LevelsEmergency Coordination Levels are activated when an incident exceeds local

capacity and provincial support is needed. EMBC has six Regional Offices

throughout BC, and HFN resides within the Vancouver Island Region which is

headquartered in Victoria.

Site Response LevelSite Response LevelSite Response LevelSite Response Level

Facility: Incident Command Post (ICP)

Lead Agency: First Responders (fire departments,

RCMP, BC Ambulance, SAR teams, etc.)

Site Support LevelSite Support LevelSite Support LevelSite Support Level

Facility: Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

Lead Agency: Local Authority (HFN, ACRD, COPA,

etc.)

Provincial Regional Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Regional Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Regional Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Regional Emergency Coordination Level

Facility: Provincial Regional Emergency Operations

Centre (PREOC)

Lead Agency: EMBC Regional Office

Provincial Central Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Central Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Central Emergency Coordination LevelProvincial Central Emergency Coordination Level

Facility: Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre

(PECC)

Lead Agency: EMBC Headquarters


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Purpose

The purpose of EOCs are to provide site support to the Incident Commander(s) and

responders, support partner agencies and their response activities, ensure

effective communications are established and maintained, and enhance overall

coordination throughout incidents.

Based on the current response capacity of HFN, the primary purpose for the HFN

EOC would be to enhance coordination by appropriately managing community

resources and communicating current information to community members and

partner agencies.

Activation

Activation of the HFN EOC will depend on whether or not site support and/or

significant resource coordination is needed. If unclear, AANDC (1-604-209-9709)

and EMBC (1-800-663-3456) may provide guidance to the HFN EPC or Alternate as

to whether opening up the HFN EOC is advised. Authority to activate the HFN EOC

is outlined in Section 1.3 of this plan. There are three levels of EOC Activation:

Level 1Level 1Level 1Level 1

� Potential for emergency event to escalate; requires monitoring.

� Little/no need for site support activities.

� Duration of response expected to be minimal.


� Moderate scale event; requires partial EOC activation.

� May require evacuations and/or extensive resource coordination.

� May require an extended response.


� Large scale event; requires full EOC activation.

� Involvement of multiple agencies, levels of government, and

resources.

� May require an extended response/recovery.

The HFN EOC Director will be responsible for de-activating the emergency plan and

the HFN EOC.

4.2 – Emergency Operations Centres


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Structure & Staffing

EOCs are divided into five primary functions:

ManagementManagementManagementManagement Responsible for the overall management and

coordination of EOC actions and personnel.

OperationsOperationsOperationsOperations Responsible for coordinating all tactical resources

throughout the incident.

PlanningPlanningPlanningPlanning Responsible for information management throughout

the incident.

LogisticsLogisticsLogisticsLogistics Responsible for accruing the necessary resources to

support EOC operations and response actions.

Finance/AdministrationFinance/AdministrationFinance/AdministrationFinance/Administration Responsible for managing all financial and cost aspects

of the emergency.

For more information on EOCs, see the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s

Emergency Operations Centre Operational Guidelines in the Annex.

Locations

The primary HFN EOC location is the House of Gathering – 5500 Ahahswinis Dr.,

Port Alberni, BC. However, this building is located within the 20m tsunami

inundation zone, and will be unusable following a major tsunami event.

Alternate HFN EOC locations are to be determined.

Finance/ Finance/ Finance/ Finance/

AdministrationAdministrationAdministrationAdministration

Management Management Management Management

LogisticsLogisticsLogisticsLogistics PlanningPlanningPlanningPlanning OperationsOperationsOperationsOperations


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Emergency evacuations follow a three stage process:

Stage Purpose

Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 1 ––––

EVACUATION EVACUATION EVACUATION EVACUATION

ALERTALERTALERTALERT

An Evacuation Alert is used to notify the population(s) at risk of any danger(s)

and also that they should be prepared to evacuate the area on short notice.



ORDERORDERORDERORDER

An Evacuation Order is issued in the interest of LIFE SAFETY, and is only

utilized by authorities to respond to imminent danger and possible loss of

life/injuries to the population(s) at risk.

* An Evacuation Order does not need to be preceded by an Evacuation Alert*

Stage Stage Stage Stage 3 3 3 3 ––––


RESCINDRESCINDRESCINDRESCIND

An Evacuation Rescind is used to advise the population(s) at risk that they can

return to the area that had been evacuated.

Evacuation Alerts, Orders, and Rescinds of part or all of Ahahswinis IR 1 and/or

Klehkoot IR 2 may be issued by EMBC, the ACRD, the COPA, or via the decision of

the HFN EPC and HFN Chief and Council. Importantly, volunteer evacuations may

not be eligible to receive reimbursement for emergency social services (food,

water, lodging, etc.).

Forms for issuing Evacuation Alerts, Orders, and Rescinds are available in the

Annex.

When HFN community members are forced to evacuate from their homes in

response to an emergency and are not able to return for an extended period of

time, they may be entitled to receive emergency social services (ESS) for up to 72

hours. The primary services offered include the provision of lodging, clothing, and

food. The local ESS team is currently led by the ACRD and Canadian Red Cross.

However, the HFN EPC and HFN EMC should seek to provide these services for its

community members autonomously if possible. If HFN is unable to provide the

necessary services following an evacuation, the HFN EPC should contact EMBC at

1-800-663-3456 and provide details of the situation. Obtain additional information

on ESS at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-

response-recovery/volunteers/emergency-social-services

4.4 – Emergency Social Services

4.3 – Evacuations


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Procedures for All Community Members

If you feel ground shakingIf you feel ground shakingIf you feel ground shakingIf you feel ground shaking............

ProProProProtect your head and your neck. Ground shaking can last for several tect your head and your neck. Ground shaking can last for several tect your head and your neck. Ground shaking can last for several tect your head and your neck. Ground shaking can last for several

minutes minutes minutes minutes –––– continue to protect yourself until the shaking stops.continue to protect yourself until the shaking stops.continue to protect yourself until the shaking stops.continue to protect yourself until the shaking stops.

CONSIDER THE GROUND SHAKING TO BE YOUR TSUNAMI WARNING AND EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY TO HIGHER GROUND – DO NOT WAIT FOR AN OFFICIAL WARNING

Follow the Tsunami Response Procedures (pages 27-29) and continue to monitor communications

for any updates regarding tsunami and dam breach risks.

Once the shaking has stopped, assess your safety, the safety of those you are

responsible for, and the safety of the area around you. Consider any additional

hazards the earthquake may have created (dam breach, fires, gas leaks, downed

power lines, broken glass, etc.) and respond appropriately.

If an official Tsunami All-Clear message has been issued, continue with using the

Earthquake Response Procedures as your guide.

5.1 – Earthquake Earth

quake

Response ProceduresResponse ProceduresResponse ProceduresResponse Procedures

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Procedures for All Community Members (continued)

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Tsunami Response ProceduresTsunami Response ProceduresTsunami Response ProceduresTsunami Response Procedures (pages 27(pages 27(pages 27(pages 27----29292929))))....

� Only contact 911 for immediate life-threatening issues as responders will be

overwhelmed. Consider BCEMS objectives when making decisions.

� Contact the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator (or Alternate) to inform

them of the situation and obtain additional information. If unavailable,

contact the Chief and Council.

� Plan to sustain yourself and your dependents for at least 72 hours, and

utilize the communications resources below for updates and additional

information. Door-to-door notifications will be used when appropriate.

Communications Links

Social Media Web Other

HFNHFNHFNHFN

Facebook PageFacebook PageFacebook PageFacebook Page

@EmergencyInfoBC @PreparedBC @ACRDgov @CityPortAlberni @CANADAquakes @QuakeList @NWS_NTWC @DriveBC

BC’s Official Channel for Emergency Alerts:

www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

Recent Earthquake News and Reports:

http://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-

en.php

Map of Latest Earthquakes:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/

Map of Current Road and Weather Conditions:

http://www.drivebc.ca/

FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz

Before an Earthquake…Before an Earthquake…Before an Earthquake…Before an Earthquake…

Know the Risks andKnow the Risks andKnow the Risks andKnow the Risks and BeBeBeBe Prepared!Prepared!Prepared!Prepared! To view the Government of Canada’s preparedness guide for Earthquakes:

Press CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click Here https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/rthqkshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/rthqkshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/rthqkshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/rthqks----wtd/rthqkswtd/rthqkswtd/rthqkswtd/rthqks----wtdwtdwtdwtd----eng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdf

For additional recommendations and resources, see page 17 and the Annex.

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quake


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Procedures for Emergency Program Coordinator

� If immediate assistance is neededIf immediate assistance is neededIf immediate assistance is neededIf immediate assistance is needed, contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456, provide

details of the incident including impacts to the community, inform them that

you are opening up your EOC, and request a task number. You may have to

wait for several minutes or longer to get an operator on the phone.

� Consider BCEMS goals throughout the response. Do NOT NOT NOT NOT enter any structure

that may be unsafe.

� Identify community needs (medical response, search and rescue, family

reunification, etc.) and communicate this information to response personnel

(RCMP, local fire department, Alberni Valley Rescue Squad, etc.).

� Activate the HFN ERP and establish an EOC in a safe structure. Establish

communications internally with community members and externally with

adjacent communities.

� Contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) and inform them that you

have opened up your EOC. Provide the task number (when available), advise

of any impacts to the community, and outline the actions you and the

community have taken so far.

� Determine if current staffing levels are sufficient to operate the EOC

effectively (consider the possible duration of the event). If not, contact the

AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or EMBC (1-800-663-3456) and

request support FNESS.

� Prepare communications releases to community members. Be transparent,

and advise of any known risks that community members may face.

� Consider resource needs, and coordinate the allocation of community

resources for the response and recovery.

� Update AANDC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ACRD EOC with important

details throughout the response.

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quake


Page | 27


Assess your own safety, the safety of those you are responsible for, and the safety

of the area you are in.

� If there is time,If there is time,If there is time,If there is time, obtain information regarding the magnitude, arrival time, and magnitude, arrival time, and magnitude, arrival time, and magnitude, arrival time, and

risks risks risks risks associated with the tsunami. Advise dependents and vulnerable

community members of the situation, and respond appropriately.

� If phone service is available, only contact 911 for immediate lifeonly contact 911 for immediate lifeonly contact 911 for immediate lifeonly contact 911 for immediate life----threatening threatening threatening threatening

situationssituationssituationssituations as responders will be overwhelmed with calls.

WHEN EVACUATING FROM AHAHSWINIS IR 1:

� If there is time, If there is time, If there is time, If there is time, gather your Grab-and-Go Kit and other emergency supplies.

� Begin to evacuate towards locations with an elevation above 20m / 65.5 feet

(unless stated otherwise):

Travel northwest on Beaver Creek Rd., past the hill at Pierce Rd.

or

Travel north on Kitsuksis Rd., past A.W. Neill Elementary School

*If travelling by car, travel cautiously as children may be evacuating eastward from

A.W. Neill Elementary School on foot towards the church on Compton Rd.*

Tsunami Alerts MESSAGE MEANING ACTION

WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNING FLOOD WAVE POSSIBLE FULL EVACUATION SUGGESTED

ADVISORYADVISORYADVISORYADVISORY STRONG CURRENTS LIKELY STAY AWAY FROM THE SHORE

WATCHWATCHWATCHWATCH DANGER LEVEL NOT KNOWN YET STAY ALERT FOR INFORMATION

CANCELLATIONCANCELLATIONCANCELLATIONCANCELLATION TIDAL GAUGES SHOW NO WAVE

ACTIVITY

CONFIRM SAFETY OF LOCAL

AREAS

Tsunami

5.2 – Tsunami


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Procedures for All Community Members (continued)

When you are evacuating, be aware of additional hazards When you are evacuating, be aware of additional hazards When you are evacuating, be aware of additional hazards When you are evacuating, be aware of additional hazards (earthquake aftershocks,

downed power lines, explosions, hazardous materials releases, fallen trees, etc.).

� Travel safely towards pre-determined muster points.

� Communicate any immediate life-saving needs to first responders and HFN

leadership personnel.

� Once outside of the inundation zone, wait until an official notification is

heard to re-enter the area. The first wave is often not the largest, and waves The first wave is often not the largest, and waves The first wave is often not the largest, and waves The first wave is often not the largest, and waves

can continue for several hours.can continue for several hours.can continue for several hours.can continue for several hours.

� Continually check for updates and additional information on the situation

using the communications links below. Door-to-door notifications will be

used when appropriate.



HFNHFNHFNHFN


@EmergencyInfoBC @PreparedBC @ACRDgov @CityPortAlberni @NWS_NTWC @DriveBC

National Tsunami Warning Centre:

http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/





FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz

Before a Tsunami…Before a Tsunami…Before a Tsunami…Before a Tsunami…

Know the Risks andKnow the Risks andKnow the Risks andKnow the Risks and BeBeBeBe Prepared!Prepared!Prepared!Prepared! To view Emergency Management BC’s Earthquake & Tsunami Smart Manual:

Press CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click Here http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/publichttp://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/publichttp://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/publichttp://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public----safetysafetysafetysafety----andandandand----emergencyemergencyemergencyemergency----services/eservices/eservices/eservices/emergencymergencymergencymergency----preparednesspreparednesspreparednesspreparedness----responseresponseresponseresponse----

recovery/embc/preparedbc/2015_earthquake_tsunami_smartmanual_v07.pdfrecovery/embc/preparedbc/2015_earthquake_tsunami_smartmanual_v07.pdfrecovery/embc/preparedbc/2015_earthquake_tsunami_smartmanual_v07.pdfrecovery/embc/preparedbc/2015_earthquake_tsunami_smartmanual_v07.pdf

For additional recommendations and resources, see page 17 and the Annex.

Tsunami


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details regarding the assistance that is needed, inform them that you are

opening up your EOC (if appropriate), and request a task number. You may

have to wait several minutes or longer to get an operator on the phone as

they will be overwhelmed with calls.

� Activate the HFN ERP and establish an EOC. Establish communications

internally with community members and externally with adjacent

communities.


have opened up your EOC (if that is the case). Provide the task number,

advise of any impacts to the community, and outline the actions you and the





request support from FNESS.



� Consider resource needs and coordinate the allocation of community

resources for the response and long-term recovery.

� Update AANDC/INAC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ACRD EOC with important


Tsunami


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Assess your safety, the safety of those you are responsible for, and the safety of the

area around you. Consider wind direction. Stay UP-WIND from any flames/chemical

releases, and stay a very safe distant (at least 1000m) from the incident in case of

rapid spreading and/or explosions.

� To report areport areport areport a wildfirewildfirewildfirewildfire, call the BC Wildfire Service at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555.

� Call the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator (or Alternate) and inform

them of the situation. If unavailable, contact the Chief and Council.

� Prepare to evacuatePrepare to evacuatePrepare to evacuatePrepare to evacuate, and be aware of evacuation notifications:

Three Stage Evacuation Process

Stage Purpose




An Evacuation Alert is used to notify the population(s) at risk of any danger(s)








* An Evacuation Order does not need to be preceded by an Evacuation Alert*






� Utilize communications resources below for updates and additional




HFNHFNHFNHFN


@EmergencyInfoBC @PreparedBC @ACRDgov @CityPortAlberni @DriveBC

Map of Current Wildfires Throughout BC:

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Fires.asp





FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz

Urban Interfa

ce Fire

5.3 – Urban Interface Fire


Page | 31


� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456, provide details of the incident, expected

impacts to the community, and inform them of whether or not you will be

opening up your EOC. If that is the case, request a task number.

� Activate the HFN Emergency Response Plan and establish an EOC (if that is

the case). Maintain communications internally with community members

and (if appropriate) externally with adjacent communities.

� Contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) and inform them of

important details of the incident, expected impacts to the community, and

whether or not you have opened up your EOC. Provide the task number, and

advise of any actions you and the community have taken so far.

� If an EOC has been opened, determine if current staffing levels are sufficient

to operate it effectively (consider the possible duration of the event). If not,

contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or EMBC (1-800-663-

3456) and request support from FNESS.

� Prepare communications releases for community members. Advise of any

risks that community members may face regarding the situation. Provide

evacuation routes and possible destinations if evacuation is needed.


resources.

� Update AANDC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ACRD with important details

throughout the response.

Urban Interfa

ce Fire


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area around you.

� Call the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator (or Alternate) to inform them

of the situation and communicate your concerns. If unavailable, contact the

Chief and Council.

� Prepare to evacuate, Prepare to evacuate, Prepare to evacuate, Prepare to evacuate, and be aware of evacuation notifications:

Three Stage Evacuation Process

Stage Purpose




An Evacuation Alert is used to notify the population(s) at risk of the danger(s)








** An Evacuation Order does not be preceded by an Evacuation Alert**










HFNHFNHFNHFN



BC River Forecast Centre:

http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/





FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz

Before a Flood… Before a Flood… Before a Flood… Before a Flood… Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared! To view the Government of Canada’s guide on flood preparedness: PressPressPressPress CRTL + Click HereCRTL + Click HereCRTL + Click HereCRTL + Click Here

https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/fldshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/fldshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/fldshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/flds----wtd/fldswtd/fldswtd/fldswtd/flds----wtdwtdwtdwtd----eng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdf

Flooding

5.4 – Flooding


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� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456, provide details of the incident, and

inform them that you are opening up your EOC (if that is the case; if so,

request a task number).

� Participate in all conference calls regarding the flooding and distribute the

information discussed to community members. Advise HFN community

members of any risks that they may face.

� If needed, activate the HFN ERP and establish an EOC. Maintain



� If needed, mobilize the HFN Flood Response Team to assist with

sandbagging and other flood mitigation activities.

� Contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) and inform of the

situation including whether or not you have opened up your EOC. Provide

the task number, and advise of any actions you and the community have

taken so far.

� If an EOC has been opened, determine if current staffing levels are sufficient

to operate the EOC effectively (consider the possible duration of the event).

If not, contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or EMBC (1-800-

663-3456) and request support from FNESS.





Flooding


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If a known dam breach If a known dam breach If a known dam breach If a known dam breach has occurred, has occurred, has occurred, has occurred, Ahahswinis IR 1 residents should begin Ahahswinis IR 1 residents should begin Ahahswinis IR 1 residents should begin Ahahswinis IR 1 residents should begin to to to to

evacuate as they would during a tsunami.evacuate as they would during a tsunami.evacuate as they would during a tsunami.evacuate as they would during a tsunami.

Assess your own safety, the safety of those you are responsible for, and the safety

of the area you are in. Be aware of additional hazards (earthquake aftershocks,

downed power lines, explosions, hazardous materials releases, fallen trees, etc.).

� Obtain information regarding the risk and expected arrival time of the

floodwaters, and respond accordingly.

Dam Safety Dam Safety Dam Safety Dam Safety NotificationsNotificationsNotificationsNotifications

Message Purpose

DAM ALERTDAM ALERTDAM ALERTDAM ALERT Used to inform the public that a dam breach may occur. If a Dam Alert is

given, prepare for a potential evacuation and monitor communications links.

DAM BREACHDAM BREACHDAM BREACHDAM BREACH Used when a dam breach has been confirmed or, if the status is unknown, to

inform the public when there is a high probability that the dam has breached.

� Travel safely towards muster points; if no muster point has been

communicated, travel outside of the tsunami inundation zone.

� Communicate any immediate life-saving needs to first responders (911) and

HFN leadership personnel. Consider BCEMS objectives.

� Continually check for updates and additional information on the situation

using the communications links below. Door-to-door notifications will be

used when appropriate.



HFNHFNHFNHFN


@EmergencyInfoBC @PreparedBC @ACRDgov @CityPortAlberni @BCHydro @DriveBC





FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz

Dam Breach Flooding

5.5 – Dam Breach Flooding


Page | 35



details regarding the assistance that is needed, inform them that you are

opening up your EOC (if appropriate), and request a task number. You may

have to wait several minutes or longer to get an operator on the phone as

they will be overwhelmed with calls.

� If appropriate, activate the HFN ERP and establish an EOC. Establish




have opened up your EOC (if that is the case). Provide the task number,

advise of any impacts to the community, and outline the actions you and the








� Consider resource needs and coordinate the allocation of community


� Update AANDC/INAC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ACRD EOC with important


Dam Breach Flooding


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area around you. Be aware of possible risks such as falling/fallen trees, downed

power lines, hazardous debris, low visibility, etc.

� Call the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator (or Alternate) to inform them

of the situation and/or gather information. If unavailable, contact the Chief

and Council.

� Prepare for an extended loss of utilities.Prepare for an extended loss of utilities.Prepare for an extended loss of utilities.Prepare for an extended loss of utilities. Communicate your family’s needs

and concerns to the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator.

� Monitor the communications resources below for updates and additional




HFNHFNHFNHFN



@EC_BCWeather



Public Weather Alerts for Port Alberni:

https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-

46_metric_e.html



FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz

For more information on how to prepare yourself and For more information on how to prepare yourself and For more information on how to prepare yourself and For more information on how to prepare yourself and your your your your family family family family

for at least 72 hoursfor at least 72 hoursfor at least 72 hoursfor at least 72 hours, , , , speak to the HFN EPC and speak to the HFN EPC and speak to the HFN EPC and speak to the HFN EPC and see page see page see page see page 17.17.17.17.

Before a Before a Before a Before a Severe StormSevere StormSevere StormSevere Storm… … … … Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!

To view the Government of Canada’s guide on preparing for severe storms:

Press CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click Here https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/svrstrmshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/svrstrmshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/svrstrmshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/svrstrms----wtd/svrstrmswtd/svrstrmswtd/svrstrmswtd/svrstrms----wtdwtdwtdwtd----eng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdf

Severe Storm

5.6 – Severe Weather


Page | 37


Regardless of the duration of the storm:Regardless of the duration of the storm:Regardless of the duration of the storm:Regardless of the duration of the storm:

� Prepare regular communications releases to community members. Advise of

any risks that community members may face.


resources for an extended response.

If the storm persists for more than 72 hours or is posing seriousIf the storm persists for more than 72 hours or is posing seriousIf the storm persists for more than 72 hours or is posing seriousIf the storm persists for more than 72 hours or is posing serious health risk to health risk to health risk to health risk to

community members:community members:community members:community members:

� Activate the HFN ERP and (if necessary) establish an EOC. Establish

communications internally with community members and (if appropriate)

externally with adjacent communities.

� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456, provide details of the incident, inform

them that you are opening up your EOC (if that is the case), and request a

task number.


have opened up your EOC (if that is the case). Provide the task number, and




AANDC/INAC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or EMBC (1-800-663-3456) and


� Update AANDC/INAC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ARCD with important


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Page | 38



area around you.


them of the situation and any concerns/needs. If unavailable, contact the

Chief and Council.

� Call 1-888-POWER-ON (1-888-769-3766) for additional information.

� Prepare for an extended loss of electricity and other utilities.Prepare for an extended loss of electricity and other utilities.Prepare for an extended loss of electricity and other utilities.Prepare for an extended loss of electricity and other utilities. Communicate

your family’s needs and concerns to the Emergency Program Coordinator.

� Monitor the communications resources below for updates and additional




HFNHFNHFNHFN


@EmergencyInfoBC @PreparedBC @ACRDgov @CityPortAlberni

@BCHydro



BC Hydro Power Outage Maps & Lists:

https://www.bchydro.com/outages/orsMain.jsp

Phone:

1-888-POWERON

(1-888-769-3766)

For more information on how to prepare yourself and family For more information on how to prepare yourself and family For more information on how to prepare yourself and family For more information on how to prepare yourself and family

for at least 72 hoursfor at least 72 hoursfor at least 72 hoursfor at least 72 hours, , , , speak to the HFN EPC and see page 17.speak to the HFN EPC and see page 17.speak to the HFN EPC and see page 17.speak to the HFN EPC and see page 17.

Power O

utage

5.7 – Power Outage


Before a Before a Before a Before a Power OutagePower OutagePower OutagePower Outage… … … … Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!Know the Risks and Be Prepared!

BC Hydro’s web page (listed above) for recommendations/information, and

to view the Government of Canada’s guide on preparing for power outages:

Press CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click Here https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgshttps://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgs----wtd/pwrtgswtd/pwrtgswtd/pwrtgswtd/pwrtgs----wtdwtdwtdwtd----eng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdfeng.pdf

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Regardless of the duration of the power outage:Regardless of the duration of the power outage:Regardless of the duration of the power outage:Regardless of the duration of the power outage:

� Ensure that vulnerable members of the community have the resources

needed to mitigate the impacts of the power outage (i.e., flashlights,

charged communications devices, blankets, etc.).

� Utilize the community power generator as needed.

� Prepare communications releases to community members and consider the

use of mediums that do not require electricity (i.e., door-to-door delivery).

If the power outage lasts for an extended period of time If the power outage lasts for an extended period of time If the power outage lasts for an extended period of time If the power outage lasts for an extended period of time (more than 24 hours) or is (more than 24 hours) or is (more than 24 hours) or is (more than 24 hours) or is

exposing community members to significant health risks:exposing community members to significant health risks:exposing community members to significant health risks:exposing community members to significant health risks:

� Activate the HFN Emergency Response Plan and (if necessary) set up an EOC.

Establish communications internally with community members and (if

appropriate) externally with adjacent communities.

� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456 and inform them of the situation, the

community’s needs, whether an EOC has been opened (if so, request a task

number) and any actions that you have taken so far (if the situation is under

control, you do not need to ask help).

� Contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) and inform them of the

situation, concerns, needs, any actions that have been taken thus far by you

and the community, and provide the task number if one been issued.

� If an EOC has been opened and additional resources are needed to operate

the EOC effectively (consider the expected duration of the event), contact

the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or EMBC (1-800-663-3456) and


� Update community members, AANDC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ARCD

with important details throughout the response.

Response ProceduresResponse ProceduresResponse ProceduresResponse Procedures Power O

utage

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area around you. Identify and acquire any necessary personal protective equipment

for yourself and those you are responsible for.

� Call the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator (or Alternate) to provide

details and/or inquire about the situation. If unavailable, contact the Chief

and Council.





HFN HFN HFN HFN


@EmergencyInfoBC @PreparedBC @ACRDgov @CityPortAlberni

@VanIslandHealth



HealthLink BC’s Public Health Alerts:

http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/

Comprehensive List of Links Related

to Pandemic Influenza:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-

bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-

health-officer/current-health-topics/pandemic-

influenza/links

HealthLink BC

Phone:

DiaDiaDiaDial l l l 8888----1111----1111

to consult with a

nurse, pharmacist or

dietitian.

Know the Risks and Protect Yourself!Know the Risks and Protect Yourself!Know the Risks and Protect Yourself!Know the Risks and Protect Yourself! To view the Province of BC’s

Pandemic Influenza Education and Awareness Tools

Press CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click HerePress CRTL + Click Here http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/abouthttp://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/abouthttp://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/abouthttp://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about----bcbcbcbc----ssss----healthhealthhealthhealth----ccccareareareare----system/officesystem/officesystem/officesystem/office----ofofofof----thethethethe----

provincialprovincialprovincialprovincial----healthhealthhealthhealth----officer/currentofficer/currentofficer/currentofficer/current----healthhealthhealthhealth----topics/pandemictopics/pandemictopics/pandemictopics/pandemic----influenza/educationinfluenza/educationinfluenza/educationinfluenza/education----andandandand----awarenessawarenessawarenessawareness----

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Pandemic Influ

enza

5.8 – Pandemic Influenza


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� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456 to provide details and/or inquire about

the incident. Ask to receive information and recommended actions from the

Ministry of Health Duty Officer if appropriate.

� Activate the HFN Emergency Response Plan and the HFN Pandemic Influenza

Plan (see Annex)

� Contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) and inform them of any

important incident details, actions that you and the community have taken

so far, and any resource needs you may have. Request support from FNESS if

needed.

� Maintain communications internally with community members (if

appropriate) externally with adjacent communities.


any ongoing risks that community members may face, precautionary

measures that can be taken, and any important details of the incident as

they arise.





Pandemic Influ

enza


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area around you. Take a defensive role until the product, details, and actions are Take a defensive role until the product, details, and actions are Take a defensive role until the product, details, and actions are Take a defensive role until the product, details, and actions are

identified. Stay UPidentified. Stay UPidentified. Stay UPidentified. Stay UP----WIND from any flames/chemical releases, and a safe distant from WIND from any flames/chemical releases, and a safe distant from WIND from any flames/chemical releases, and a safe distant from WIND from any flames/chemical releases, and a safe distant from

the incident in case of additional explosions.the incident in case of additional explosions.the incident in case of additional explosions.the incident in case of additional explosions.

� Call 911 to request fire department support and inform them of the

situation.







HFN HFN HFN HFN







FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz


� Call 911 and ask for details of the incident as soon as possible to determine

what safety precautions must be taken to protect the community

(evacuation, avoidance of certain routes, etc.). Respond appropriately and

communicate this information to community members. Consider specific

needs of children and elders throughout the community.

Hazardous Materia

ls

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Procedures for Emergency Program Coordinator (continued)


them that you are opening up your EOC (if necessary), and request a task

number.

� Activate the HFN ERP and (if necessary) establish an EOC.

� Contact the AANDC/INAC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) and provide details

of the incident, any actions you and the community have taken so far, the

task number, and advise of any actions you and the community have taken

so far.





� Maintain communications internally with community members and

externally with adjacent communities.


any risks that community members may face regarding additional hazards

such as fires, chemical releases, and/or explosions.



� Update the lead responding agency, the AANDC Duty Officer, and EMBC

with important details throughout the response.

Hazardous Materia

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area around you. Stay UP-WIND from any flames/chemical releases, and a safe

distant from the crash in case of additional explosions.

� Call 911 to request fire department support and inform them of the

situation.

� Call the HFN Emergency Program Coordinator (or Alternate) to provide

details and/or inquire about the situation. If unavailable, contact the Chief

and Council.

� Monitor communications links below for updates and additional




HFN HFN HFN HFN





Transportation Safety Board of Canada

Aviation Investigation Reports:

http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-

reports/aviation/



FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz


� Call the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre at 1-800-567-5111 and inform

them of the situation.

� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456, provide details of the situation and

inform them that you are opening up your EOC (if that is the case), and

request a task number.

Airc

raft A

ccident

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� Activate the HFN Emergency Response Plan and (if appropriate) establish an

EOC. Establish communications with internally with community members

and externally with adjacent communities.


have opened up your EOC (if that is the case), provide the task number, and

any other actions you and the community have taken so far.


effectively. If not, contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or

EMBC (1-800-663-3456) and request support from FNESS.


any risks that community members may face regarding additional hazards

such as fires, chemical releases, and/or explosions.



Airc

raft A

ccident


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area around you.

� Call 911 and inform the operator of the situation.







HFN HFN HFN HFN





FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz


� Contact EMBC at 1-800-663-3456, provide details of the incident. If the

situation warrants opening an EOC, advise EMBC and request a task number.


EOC. Maintain Establish communications internally with community

members and externally with adjacent communities.

� Contact the AANDC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) to inform them of any

available details of the incident, and any actions taken by you and the

community.

Marin

e Incident

5.11 – Marine Incident


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� Inquire with the Incident Commander (RCMP/Fire/Search and Rescue team)

if community boats should be used to help respond. If so, ensure that ensure that ensure that ensure that

appropriate safety measures are considered for all boats, their operators, and appropriate safety measures are considered for all boats, their operators, and appropriate safety measures are considered for all boats, their operators, and appropriate safety measures are considered for all boats, their operators, and

everyone on board. everyone on board. everyone on board. everyone on board. Anyone who assists in the response must sign-in and be

approved by the lead responding agency (RCMP/Fire/Search and Rescue

team) before any action has been taken.



AANDC/INAC Duty Officer (1-604-209-9709) or EMBC (1-800-663-3456) and


� Plan for and prepare the necessary supplies/services for responders and

missing persons.



Marin

e Incident


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area around you. Stay UP-WIND from any flames/chemical releases, and a safe

distant from the incident. Listen carefully to instructions given by the RCMP.

� Call 911 and inform them of the situation.





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FM Radio:

93.3 the Peak

VHF Radio:

Weatheradio

Canada

162.525 MHz



them that you are opening up your EOC (if that is the case), and request a

task number.


EOC. Establish communications internally with community members and

externally with adjacent communities

Terro

rism

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have opened up your EOC (if that is the case). Provide the task number, and







any risks that community members may face.

� Prepare media releases as needed.

� Update the RCMP, AANDC Duty Officer, EMBC, and the ACRD with important


Terro

rism


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HFN’s operational plans and procedures, emergency management personnel, and

community response capacity will be exercised regularly in order to increase

community resilience to emergency events. The HFN EPC and HFN EMC will be

responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and accruing funding for

training opportunities, emergency exercises, and other relevant activities intended

to increase HFN’s resilience to emergency events.

However, all community members and HFN staff are strongly encouraged to

actively participate in training and exercises.

In order to utilize community resources effectively, exercises will focus on

potential events that present the greatest risk. Varying combinations of exercise

types, hazards, and response capacities will be utilized in order to mitigate these

risks appropriately. HFN will also, when feasible, join efforts with local

communities, the Province of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and

non-governmental organizations to exercise emergency plans, procedures, and

capacities in unison.

Below are several ongoing events to connect training, emergency exercises, and

public awareness initiatives with:

Event Description Schedule Location Emergency

Preparedness

Week

Week-long initiative focused on

enhancing community and

individual preparedness.

First week of

May, annually.

Across Canada.

ShakeOut BC Earthquake drill for practicing how

to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”.

Annually in

October.

Across BC.

Tsunami

Awareness

Week

Week-long initiative established to

promote awareness of tsunami

risks and risk-reduction strategies

throughout the province.

First week of

April, annually.

Across BC.

Vancouver

Island

Emergency

Preparedness

Conference

Biennial conference that brings

together Vancouver Island

emergency management

volunteers and professionals.

Held biennially

in late April.

Varying locations

on Vancouver

Island.

6.1 – Training & Emergency Exercises

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Internal

� HFN Chief and Council

� HFN Band Members

� HFN Staff Members

External

� Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

� Alberni Valley Rescue Squad

� Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

� Arrowsmith Amateur Radio Club

� Bamfield

� BC Ambulance Service

� Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department

� Canadian Red Cross

� Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department

� City of Port Alberni

� Emergency Management BC

� First Nations Health Authority

� First Nations’ Emergency Services Society

� Huu-ay-aht First Nation

� Nu-Chah-Nuulth Tribal Council

� Port Alberni Fire Department

� Port Alberni Port Authority

� RCMP Port Alberni Detachment

� Salvation Army

� School District #70

� Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department

� Tseshaht First Nation

6.2 Distribution List

Plan ManagementPlan ManagementPlan ManagementPlan Management

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Agency Phone Number

AANDC 24-Hour Duty Officer 1-604-209-9709

ACRD Emergency Program Coordinator 250-720-2529

Bamfield Volunteer Fire Department 1-250-728-3433

BC Ambulance Services 250-723-7691

BC Disaster Financial Assistance Program 1-888-257-4777

BC Forest Fire Reporting 1-800-663-5555

BC Hydro 1-888-769-3766

BC Hydro 24-Hour Security Command Centre 1-877-311-8611

Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department 250-723-2313

Canadian Red Cross 1-866-800-6493

Catalyst Paper 24-Hour Plant Protection 250-723-6433

Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department 250-723-2254

Critical Incident Stress Management Services 1-877-263-3456

Dangerous Goods Spill Reporting 1-800-663-3456

EMBC Emergency Coordination Centre 1-800-663-3456

EMBC Vancouver Island Regional Manager W: 1-250-952-4904

EMBC Vancouver Island Regional Office 1-250-952-5848

First Nations Health Authority 1-866-913-0033

FNESS 24-Hour Duty Officer 1-877-263-3456

FNESS Non-Emergency 1-888-822-3388

Fortis BC Emergency 1-800-663-9911

HealthLink BC 8-1-1

Island Health 1-877-370-8699

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 1-800-663-7867

Port Alberni Fire Department 250-724-1351

RCMP 250-723-2424

Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department 250-731-0936

Tseshaht First Nation Emergency Program Coordinator TBD

West Coast General Hospital 250-731-1370

Phone List

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The majority of supplementary documents included in the Annex are available via

the links provided and printed copies can be requested through the HFN Band

Office. For privacy reasons, some documents will only be released to specific

individuals and agencies. The documents that are not publicly available may be

requested formally through the HFN EPC, Chief and Council, and/or CEO.

HFN Documents Author Link HFN Tsunami Evacuation Muster Points HFN N/A – Available upon request.

HFN EOC Call-Out List HFN N/A – Available upon request.

HFN Pandemic Influenza Plan HFN N/A – Available upon request.

Disaster Financial Assistance Author Link

Summary of DFA EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-

emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-response

-recovery/embc/dfa/summary_of_dfa.doc

EMBC Disaster Financial Assistance Guide EMBC

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency

-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/

embc/dfa/financial_assistance_guide.pdf

DFA Forms and Other Information EMBC

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-

preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-

recovery/disaster-financial-assistance/forms-and-information

Financial Assistance Guide FNESS http://fness.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/

documents/Financial_Assistance_Guide.pdf

Emergency Operation Centre Author Link Emergency Operations Centre Operational

Guidelines JIBC

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-

services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/local-

government/eoc_operational_guidelines.pdf

Emergency Operation Centre Forms and

Templates EMBC


preparedness-response-recovery/local-emergency-programs/eoc-

forms

Activation of EOC – Quick Reference Booklet FNESS http://fness.bc.ca/wp-

content/uploads/documents/ep_%20eoc_quick_reference.pdf

Declaring State of Local Emerg. Author Link

Declaring a State of Local Emergency in

British Columbia EMBC



government/declaring_state_of_local_emergency.pdf

State of Local Emergency Declaration Order

Form EMBC



government/declaration_order.docx

State of Local Emergency Matrix Form EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-


government/delegation_matrix.docx

State of Local Emergency Extension Form EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-


government/declaration_extension.docx

State of Local Emergency Cancellation Form EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-


government/declaration_cancellation.docx

Evacuations Author Link

Evacuation Operational Guidelines (2009) EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-


government/evacuation_operational_guidelines.pdf

Evacuation Template - English EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-


government/english_evacuation_template.docx

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Partner Agency Plans/Resources Author Link

Alberni Valley Emergency Plan ACRD http://www.acrd.bc.ca/dms/documents/emergency-

planning/alberni_valley_emergency_plan_2014.pdf

Alberni Valley Tsunami Message ACRD http://www.acrd.bc.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID93atID1586.pdf

Alberni Valley Inundation Zone Map ACRD http://www.acrd.bc.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID93atID1587.pdf

ACRD Community Wildfire Protection Plan ACRD http://www.acrd.bc.ca/cms/wpattachments/wpID86atID1585.pdf

BC Earthquake Immediate Response Plan EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-

services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/provincial-

emergency-planning/irp.pdf

EMBC All Hazard Plan EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-

services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/provincial-

emergency-planning/embc-all-hazard-plan.pdf

BCERMS Resources EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency

-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response

-and-recovery/bcerms

AANDC National Emergency Management

Plan AANDC

https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-

HQ/STAGING/texte-text/meg_1324572053497_eng.pdf

An Emergency Management Framework for

Canada (2nd Edition) GOC

http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/mrgnc-mngmnt-

frmwrk/index-eng.aspx

Communications Links Author Link

National Tsunami Warning Center NOAA http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/

Emergency Info BC EMBC http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/

Drive BC Traveller Information System Ministry

of MOTI


All Current Wildfires Ministry

of FLNRO

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Fires.asp

River Forecast Centre Ministry

of FLNRO

http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/

Pandemic Influenza Health Links Ministry

of Health

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-

system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-

topics/pandemic-influenza/links

Port Alberni Weather Conditions GOC http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-46_metric_e.html

Earthquakes Canada: Recent News & Reports GOC http://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php

Latest Significant Earthquakes USGS http://earthquake.usgs.gov/

Risk Reduction Resources Author Link

Earthquake and Tsunami Smart Manual EMBC

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/

public-safety-and-emergency-services/

emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/

2015_earthquake_tsunami_smartmanual_v07.pdf

Basic Kit Supplies EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-

services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/

preparedbc/2015_equake_tsunami_kitcard_web.pdf

PreparedBC: Neighbourhood Preparedness

Guide

EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency

-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/

preparedbc/in_it_together_neighbourhood

_preparedness_guide_web_final_2015.pdf

PreparedBC: Household Preparedness Guide EMBC

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and

-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-response-

recovery/embc/preparedbc/preparedbc_household

_preparedness_guide_web_final_2015.pdf

Help/OK Sign EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-

services/emergency-preparedness-response-

recovery/embc/images/preparedbc_emergency_help_ok_sign.pdf


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Communicating During Disasters EMBC http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-

preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/communicating-

during-disasters

Resources for People with Additional

Preparedness Needs EMBC


preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/people-with-

additional-preparedness-needs

FireSmart Your Property Ministry

of FLNRO


services/emergency-preparedness-response-

recovery/embc/images/firesmart.jpg

Pandemic Influenza Education and Awareness

Tools

Ministry

of Health

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-

system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-

topics/pandemic-influenza/education-and-awareness-tools

Basic Emergency Kit GOC https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/bsc-kt-en.aspx

Your Emergency Preparedness Guide GOC https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/yprprdnssgd/yprpr

dnssgd-eng.pdf

Emergency Preparedness Guide for People

with Disabilities/Special Needs GOC

https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pplwthdsblts/pplw

thdsblts-eng.pdf

Severe Storms – What to do? GOC https: //www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/svrstrms-

wtd/svrstrms-wtd-eng.pdf

Floods – What to do? GOC https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/flds-wtd/flds-wtd-

eng.pdf

Power Outages – What to do? GOC https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pwrtgs-

wtd/pwrtgs-wtd-eng.pdf

Earthquakes – What to do? GOC https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/rthqks-wtd/rthqks-

wtd-eng.pdf

Video: Making a Family Emergency Plan GOC https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/vds/mkng-pln-eng.mp4

Video: Preparing a Family Emergency Kit in

Plain English GOC

https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/vds/prprng-kt-en.aspx

Instructions on How to Subscribe to Twitter

Alerts GOC

http://www.ec.gc.ca/meteo-

weather/default.asp?lang=En&n=BF9C15EC-1

Pocket Guide to Emergencies GOC http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/pcktgdtmrgncs/inde

x-en.aspx

The Canadian Disaster Database GOC http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/cndn-dsstr-dtbs/index-

eng.aspx

Legislation Author Link

Provincial: Emergency Program Act BC Laws http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new

/document/ID/freeside/00_96111_01

Provincial: Emergency Program Management

Regulation BC Laws

http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freesid

e/477_94

Provincial: Local Authority Emergency

Management Regulation BC Laws

http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freesid

e/380_95

Provincial: Compensation and Disaster

Financial Assistance Regulation BC Laws

http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/

document/ID/freeside/124_95

Federal: Emergencies Act GOC http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-4.5/

Federal: Emergency Management Act GOC http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-4.56/

Federal: Department of Public Safety and

Emergency Preparedness Act GOC

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/P-31.55/index.htm


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Primary contacts for each HFN EOC position are highlighted. This list is non-exhaustive as one or more individuals listed may be unable to respond. Therefore, call-outs can extend beyond the list to fill positions with other suitable individuals.

Function Name Phone Email

EOC Director

Steven Tatoosh C: 250-735-2334 W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 26)

[email protected]

Warren Lauder C: W:

[email protected]

Jim Tatoosh C: 250-735-3198 W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 25)

[email protected]

Operations Section Chief

Warren Lauder C: W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 27)

[email protected]

Steven Tatoosh C: 250-735-2334 W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 26)

[email protected]

Tom Tatoosh C: N/A H: 250-723-4949

N/A

Planning Section Chief

Jim Tatoosh C: 250-735-3198 W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 25)

[email protected]

Tom Tatoosh C: N/A H: 250-723-4949

N/A

Carolina Tatoosh C: W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 28)

[email protected]

Logistics Section Chief

Jolleen Dick C: 250-731-9876 W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 23)

[email protected]

Vanessa Charlong C: W: 250-724-4041

[email protected]

Carolina Tatoosh C: W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 28)

[email protected]

Finance and Administration Section Chief

Margaret Onyschtschuk

C: W: 250-724-4041 (ext. 22)

[email protected]

Vanessa Charlong C: W: 250-724-4041

[email protected]

N/A N/A N/A

EOC Call-Out List

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The primary muster point following a tsunami and/or dam breach is the Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department (6038 Beaver Creek Rd., Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Subdivision A, BC).

Key Considerations It is possible that Beaver Creek Rd. and/or the Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department may not be considered safe as a result of tertiary hazards (downed powerlines, wildfires, explosions, dangerous goods spills, debris, etc.). React to this: be aware of the safety of your surroundings at all times, monitor available communications resources for relevant information, and abandon the primary evacuation routes/muster points for alternatives if needed.

The Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department has been established as the primary muster point for those evacuating from Ahahswanis IR 1 on foot.

If evacuating by vehicle, do not park on Beaver Creek Rd. or at the Fire Hall. It is advised that you park on Malabar Rd., Saunders Rd., or Wadena Rd. and walk to the Fire Hall in order to keep evacuation routes open; and importantly, this location has not been set up as a reception centre or long-term lodging facility. These services will need to be established automously by Hupacasath First Nation and partner agencies. Finally, this location has been established as the primary muster point for the following reasons:

It is outside of the 20m tsunami inundation zone; It is within walking distance of Ahahswanis IR 1; It is the storage location for Hupacasath First Nation’s emergency food and

water supplies; It is expected to have working communications regardless of a power

outage; and It is likely to have several trained emergency responders at the facility that

can offer guidance throughout an incident. Last updated: March 31st, 2016

Tsunami Evacuation Muster Points

Annex