Emergency planning

Emergency Planning

York Region Emergency Management has six key responsibilities:

·         Develop, maintain and update the York Region Emergency Plan, and coordinate the regional plan with the Province and the nine area municipalities.

·         Review and update the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).

·         Conduct training programs and exercises for York Region employees and other persons on emergency response and recovery activities.

·         Deliver public education and awareness on risks to public safety and on personal preparedness for emergencies.

·         Develop, maintain and update business continuity plans, business resumptions plans, and crisis communication plans.

·         Deliver fire safety and personal emergency preparedness at the Community Safety Village (CSV).

York Region Emergency Plan

The Emergency Management and Civil protection Act requires municipalities to formulate and implement emergency plans. York Region's comprehensive Emergency Plan assigns roles and responsibilities for actions by the Region to establish effective response capabilities. It is consistent with the Incident Management System (IMS) model that defines the basic command structure required for the effective management of an emergency. [pdf]

Emergency Plan "Snapshot"