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SERVINGMuskoka – West Parry Sound Areas
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
The Canadian Red CrossThe Canadian Red Cross
Pillars of Emergency Management
Reporting RelationshipsMIKE MORTON
DirectorDisaster Management
Ontario Zone
MELISSA FOUGEREActing Regional
ManagerDisaster Management
Ontario East
Kerry WoodwardDisaster Management
CoordinatorSimcoe/Muskoka
Barry RadfordVolunteer Operational Lead
Disaster ManagementMuskoka/West Parry Sound
Simcoe/Muskoka-WPS Disaster Management
Team• 47 trained disaster responders
• 25 trained Supervisors of workers and services in Reception Centres or Shelters
• 5 trained Managers of Shelters or Reception Centres
• Direct experience due to provincial, national and international deployments
PREPAREDNESS
Emergency Personal Preparedness sessions for community, partners and responders
Over 1,500 trained disaster response volunteers in Ontario & Ready When the Time Comes volunteers
Cots, Blankets and Bulk Hygiene Kits – Available for relocation 24/7
Local Supplier Agreements for essential services such as: lodging, food, clothing, and personal services
Train and exercise: Regular branch and provincial level training, as well as regular participation in mock exercises
Emergency Response Plan, ARES, Shelter Surveys
An event that affects individuals or families and requires the short-term use of limited human and material resources to provide services.
PERSONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE (PDA)
Available 24/7• Personal Disaster Assistance teams
in Simcoe/Muskoka-WPS• Available 24/7 through an
internet/mobile phone based service (IAR)
• Agreements with municipalities for Red Cross to operate reception/ evacuation/reuniting agent
• Work with Social Services to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
Respond on scene 24/7:Conduct Needs AssessmentIssue Vouchers through Supplier AgreementsEnsure follow-up with clients
Provide emergency services:LodgingClothingMealsPersonal Services/OtherReferrals
PDA: How we help
Comfort Kits Blankets Special Needs – health equipment
(e.g., wheel chair, cane, walker), prescriptions, glasses, etc....
...how we help...
Stuffed animal & colouring book for children & toddlers Information: One Step At A Time Fire/Flood Recovery BrochuresReferrals and Information on additional community supports
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
Activated by the Disaster Management Coordinator at request of the affected municipality
Incident Management System (IMS) structure
Memorandum of Agreements with The District Municipality of Muskoka & West Parry Sound Geographical Network
Registration & Inquiry Central Registration and Inquiry
Bureau – Family Reunification Manage & Operate
Shelters/Reception Centres Upon Request
Report to Social Services/EOC Recovery Centres – (through case
management)
LARGE SCALE RESPONSE (ERT) Response that is more than 50 displaced people Reception Centre or Shelter may be required – Agreements with District
Municipality of Muskoka & West Parry Sound Geographical Network Fan out entire team for availability Notify Canadian Red Cross Provincial Duty Officer Fan out teams in neighbouring branches, regions, throughout theprovince, and throughout Canada Mobilize emergency supplies: modular shelters, ready kits, telecommunications kits, mobile command posts
Key agencies during ERT incidentsS&CSPublic HealthPublic WorksCanadian Red Cross St John AmbulanceSalvation ArmyHumane Societies or SPCASchool Boards/Facility StaffARESTranslatorsPsychosocial ServicesOTHERS – as defined by nature of the disaster and the population involved
Incident Management System Structure
(Other Duties as Required)• Shelter Surveys• Donations Management – Appeals• Door-to-Door Outreach – Rapid Needs Assessments, Wellness
Checks• Management of multiple service sites:
shelters, reception centres, staging areas, staff shelters, operations centres, recovery centres (case management), call centres, distribution sites
• Rapid Deployment Assessment Teams• Other services as requested
Red Cross will be there to support those who are in
need !Kerry Woodward Disaster Management
Coordinator Simcoe/Muskoka-WPS
If disaster occurs,
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