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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-170 ." -'" . The Municipality of Clarington By-law No. 2004-170 Being a by-law to provide for the establishment and adoption of an Emergency Management Program for the Municipality of Clarington. WHEREAS, under section 2.1(1) of the Emergency Management Act, R.S.a. 1990, c. E.9, as amended (the "Act"), the Council shall pass a by-law adopting an emergency management program consisting of an emergency plan, training programs and exercises for employees of the municipality and other persons with respect to the provision of necessary services and the procedures to be followed in emergency response and recovery efforts, and public education on risks to public safety and on public preparedness; AND WHEREAS, the Act requires the emergency management program to conform to standards promulgated by Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), including the four core components of emergency management, namely: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery; and also requires every municipality to identify and assess the various hazards and risks to public safety and identify elements of the infrastructure that are at risk of being affected by emergencIes; AND WHEREAS, the Act authorizes the Mayor to declare that an emergency exists in the Municipality or in any part thereof, and allows the Mayor to take such action or make such orders as he or she considers necessary and that are not contrary to law, to implement the emergency plan to protect the property and the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Region; AND WHEREAS, the Act authorizes one or more members of Council to perform the duties of the Mayor during his/her absence or hislher inability to act; AND WHEREAS, the Act authorizes employees of the Municipality to respond to an emergency in accordance with the emergency plan where an emergency exists but has not yet been declared to exist; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipality ofClarington enacts as follows: 1. Definitions 1.1. In this by-law: "Emergency Plan" means a plan formulated pursuant to the Emergency Management Act 2. Emergencv Management Structure 2.1. There shall be established within the Municipality, a formal emergency management structure, consisting of: a) the Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator (CEMC), b) the Community Emergency Planning Committee (CEPC) and c) the Municipal Control Group (MCG). 2.2. The designated CEMC for the Municipality shall be the Director of Emergency and Fire Services. In accordance with Regulations, when filed by the province, the CEMC shall be responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance ofthe emergency management program. - 2 - 2.3. The responsibilities of the CEMC shall include: a) write and update nuclear and non-nuclear plans and procedures; b) co-ordinate the emergency plans of the municipality; c) develop and conduct emergency management training programs; d) develop and conduct training exercises; e) develop and implement public education programs; and f) during an emergency, provide advice to the MCG. 2.3. The CEPC shall be established to provide the Municipality with a higher-level co- ordinating body that will facilitate inter-departmental co-operation regarding policy for emergency management and its four components: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. 2.4. The CEPC shall review the state of emergency management in the Municipality and provide policy advice regarding emergency management to facilitate co- ordination between the various departments in the Municipality. The CEPC may, as it deems necessary, establish sub-committees and working groups. 2.5. The MCG shall control all operations during an emergency. Members of the MCG are: a) the Mayor (the Executive Authority) b) the Chief Administrative Officer (Operations Officer) c) the Director of Emergency & Fire Services d) the Durham Regional Police Representative e) the Director of Operations f) the Director of Community Services g) the Municipal Clerk (Control Officer) h) the Director of Finance i) the Director of Corporate Services j) Durham Health Services Representative k) Durham Social Services 2.6. Depending on the type of emergency, the Operations Officer may authorize additional members from other departments or organizations to become members of the MCG. 3. Emergencv Management Program 3.1. The emergency management program shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the standards published by EMO. The program shall include a community hazard analysis and risk assessment, an emergency plan, training programs and exercises and public education on emergency preparedness. 3.2. The Municipal Emergency Plan shall govern the provision of necessary services during an emergency and the procedures and the manner in which employees of the Municipality will respond. 3.3. The Municipality shall submit a copy of the Municipal Plans and revisions, to the Chief, EMO. 3.4. The CEMC may add any risk specific support plans, as deemed to be required. These plans will be co-ordinated with all appropriate stakeholders and issued under the authority ofthe Chief Administrative Officer. 3.5. These plans shall be updated as required and as determined by the CEMC. - 3 - 3.6. The Municipal Emergency Plans and any risk specific plans shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying during ordinary business hours. 4. Declaration of an Emergencv 4.1. In accordance with the provisions with the Act, the Mayor may declare that an emergency exists in the Municipality or any part thereof ("Municipal Emergency") and may take such action and make such orders as is reasonable and necessary to protect the health, safety and property of the residents of the Region. 4.2. The Mayor shall notify the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and local municipalities immediately upon the declaration of a Municipal Emergency. 4.3. This by-law hereby authorizes employees ofthe Region to take action in accordance with the Emergency Plan where an emergency exists but has not yet been declared to exist. 4.4. This by-law hereby designates all Municipal employees as emergency workers in the event of a Municipal Emergency and therefore all Regional employees may be called out and assigned responsibilities to assist in the implementation of the Emergency Plan. 5. This by-law maybe referred to as the "EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BY-LAW". 6. This by-law shall become effective upon enactment. BY-LAW read a first time this 28th day of June 2004. BY-LAW read a second time this 28th day of June 2004. BY-LAW read a third time and passed this 28th day of June 2004. "