September 29, 2003 York Region hosts Emergency Management Forum

NEWMARKET � The Regional Municipality of York is hosting an Emergency Management Forum on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 for organizations across York Region to help fine-tune their response readiness for times of crisis.

The Forum, entitled Together we are Prepared, will bring members of non-government and community organizations together with York Regional Police Services, Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services, and regional emergency management staff to better define roles and responsibilities in the event of a large-scale disaster or emergency.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 30, 2003

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Regional Municipality of York Administration Centre

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: 11:50 a.m. (attendees with emergency vehicle display)

The Forum will feature a number of speakers from different emergency management organizations, an outdoor display of various types of emergency response vehicles and the Salvation Army emergency response unit. There will also be educational displays featuring the various community organizations in the Regional Administration building.

Contact: Joan Prentice, Emergency Management Services, York Region

- (905) 830-4444, ext. 1230

- joan.prentice@region.york.on.ca

The Regional Municipality of York is committed to providing cost-effective, quality services that respond to the needs of our rapidly growing communities. York Region is comprised of the following nine area municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville. For more information, visit our Web site at: www.region.york.on.ca

Contact: Patrick Casey, Senior Media Relations Specialist, York Region

(905) 830-4444, ext. 1235
Email: patrick.casey@region.york.on.ca