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Public Works should have common utility and security systems monitoring call reception and after
hours dispatch for the area, This would greatly enhance the areas ability to dea! with all normal
day to day emergency situations a9 well as mobilize in # disaster.

Neighbourhood programs such ag HEROS which operates as part of Block Watch in two of the
Cities should continue to be extended to all five municipalities.

In order for thare to be effective interagency coordination as well as an effective management of a
disaster there must be an effective communications system. Therefore an agreed upon concept
which encourages the development of common systerns is essential. Common communication
systems, computer aided dispatch systems and SCADA systems (supervisery control and dats
acquisition) and computer networks which improve interagency information flow, will dramatically
improve our emergency capability. While such capabilities cannot be achieved overnight, having
& concept agreed upon at the outset that will lead to this is considered very important.

Currently, there is quite # different approach taken between the threo cities for funding of
emergency preparedness. This has been apparent in a number of ways from the approach taken by
various municipalities towards emergency preparedness week, the HEROS Progrem and for other
programs, For a common emergency program to finction effectively thers must be a pre-agreed

formula, probably based on population, that ensures “equate funding levels. Clearly the formula
cannot apply to everything. However, for those things which would come under the purview of th
emergency program, the formula should be spelled out.

The geographic area for the program should be tha wame as School District #43. This would maks
emergency preparedness and coordination more effective for the municipalities and the School
District. Anmore and Belicarra have not participated significantly in the development of this
proposal but should be included. This should only happen however, if these communities are
prepared to allocate the appropriate resources.

It was decided to describe the policy for program operation under the following headings; Program
Manager Terms of Reforence, Program Operating Concept, Program Financial Concept and

As the principal promoter of disaster preparedness in the sector, the Program Manager
would work with the member municipalities to develop and maintain disaster plans as
well as establish standards and provide assistance for the preparation of departmental

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