Mayor & Council

Alderman P.F. Ranger

You are no doubt aware of the large snow pack in the mountains this

year and the flood threat that it poses to many of our residents.

A preliminary "emergency programme" meeting was held with representa-

tives from Port Coquitiam, Coquitlam, Riverview Hospital, and the R.C.M.P. The
purpose of the meeting was to review essential Intermunicipal flood preparations
as well as vulnerability and response capability.

As a result of our discussions I would recommend that our Emergency
Measures By-law (formerly Civil Defence) be updated. This would give the Mayor
authority to take emergency actions in the event of a flood.

I would also recommend that Council issue a policy statement with

vegard to property protection priorities. This would give staff direction as

to what type of improvements would be given protection priority by staff in

the event of 2 flood.

The other items discussed will be dealt with by staff. This includes
communications methods, dyke patrols and repairs, rescue and evacuation assis-
tance and health and welfare problems that may arise. We hope none of our

plans will have to be put into action.

Respectfully submitted,

Alderman Phil Ranger.