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SPECIAL SUMMER EDITION FOR FIRE SEASON
The Summer Edition of “The Responder” is dedicated to providing valuable information on fire prevention.
Inside This Issue:
Protecting Livestock During Fire Season
 Protecting Livestock in AlbertaThis month has been very busy for wildland fires and many communities have had to enact their local town’s emergency plans. Often, when a community has to be evacuated, residents feel panicked and forget about the security of their livestock, an important aspect of a community's economic development. Below is some useful information on protecting livestock when faced with a wildland fire.
Who is responsible for livestock protection in the event of evacuation due to wildfire?
The initial responsibility must rest with individual producers and livestock owners. They should develop their own preparedness plans and ensure that their vulnerabilities are reduced appropriately by making use of the various applicable farm insurance programs. However, the various levels of government recognize the need to assist in the preparedness, response and recovery phases of a fire emergency.
Should owners and local municipalities work together to protect livestock during fire season?
Yes, in the Province of BC livestock protection is an integral component of emergency management. It shall not be assumed by the municipality that livestock planning, movement, accommodation or sustaining logistics will be the responsibility of the Ministry alone or owners alone. Livestock management in the event of an emergency should be an integrated enterprise of all the principal players.
What can municipalities do to be prepared for protecting livestock from wildland fires?
Municipalities, through the Emergency Program Act, have been vested with the responsibility to prepare emergency plans, and to have an organization able to complete and execute these plans. When preparing these emergency plans, municipalities should work together with principals to develop a plan in place in the event that a fire causes the need for the removal of livestock. Arrangements need to be made in advance for the adequate care and protection of those persons, livestock, animals and personal property.
For FREE Livestock Evacuation Planning Checklists,
Visit our new COMMUNITY RESOURCES SECTION at www.emergexplanning.com/resources.htm
UBCM Releases 2006 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program Application Guide
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Fire Reaches River in McLure
Picture is Courtesy of BC
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This is a great opportunity to help your community. Fires in British Columbia are increasing and communities need to be prepared! In 2005, BC had 588 fires, but this year there have been already 1,581 fires. In 2005, Alberta had 1,115 fires, but this year there have been 1,565 fires. Unfortunately, Fire season is not over yet. (source of info - www.ciffc.ca)
The objective of this program is to improve community safety and reduce the risk of property damage from wildland fires. The program is funded by the Ministry of Forests and Range and administered by the Union of BC Municipalities.
Purpose and Scope of the program is to develop plans and mitigation studies to assist with fire prevention. All local governments are eligible to apply.
EmergeX can help you by preparing a free customized proposal with a cost estimate of the tasks to be undertaken. We can also answer any questions and provide assistance with the application process. Call us at 1-888-992-0888 and one of our Emergency Grant Experts would be happy to help you.
EmergeX News - Updated Emergency Plans!
Our Planning Services Team is excited to let local governments know that we have UPDATED our Emergency Plans. After working closely with many different communities, our planners recognized the need for plans that address the specific requirements of small communities and work within their existing organizations. Our Emergency Plans are continually evolving and setting the standard in British Columbia through our continuous commitment to our customers.
How is this Emergency Plan different?
- More customized to meet the needs of small and large communities
- All emergency plans are BCERMS compliant
- More useful and easy to follow diagrams and flow charts
Feel free to contact us to learn more about this exciting development.
Meet the Team:
To help our clients to get to know our fabulous team at EmergeX, each newsletter will feature a team member.
 Mike Morellato,
Planner & GIS AnalystDid you ever want to learn more about the team members who prepare emergency plans for communities?
Well, meet Mike Morellato, our Planner & GIS Analyst. He has been with EmergeX for almost a year and has had an excellent opportunity to work with many of our clients. Here is more interesting info about one of our valued team members.
What are your primary duties at EmergeX?
As a member of the Planning Services department, I am involved in developing emergency plans with a focus on the GIS and mapping-related services we provide. The majority of projects I have undertaken have involved assisting municipalities with emergency planning endeavours relating to a wide range of hazards, from telegenic tsunamis to hazardous materials management.
Where did you attend school?
For my undergraduate degree, I attended Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, where I studied Geography with an environmental specialty major. After teaching in Taiwan, I completed my Masters program, titled Ecotechnology and Sustainable Development in Ostersund, Sweden. It was great to study environmental science in a country that is so
progressive on that front.
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