PERIOD REPORT
DATE: January 04, 2016 Report No. CSS-16-001
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Blair McDonald, Director, Community Safety Services
SUBJECT:TITLE Community Safety Services - 2015 Third Period ReportBody
The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Community Safety Services Department from September 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Emergency Management
Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP)
* The Great British Columbia ShakeOut took place on October 15th and the event was promoted via social media, posters in public areas, and through a coloring contest facilitated by the recreation center.
* Two NEPP volunteers and staff participated in the Fire Open House on Saturday October 3, which had a large turnout allowing the opportunity to distribute preparedness information to many residents.
* NEPP had meetings regarding Community Event planning in conjunction with Parks and Recreation.
* Staff facilitated an emergency preparedness and community planning session on October 7 with the West Bay Marina Community Association which 26 people attended.
Emergency Social Services (ESS)
* Staff and an ESS volunteer attended an Emergency Social Services Director course offered by Emergency Management BC (EMBC).
* The ESS Level One Team attended an incident for a gas leak September 27 due to the potential of displaced residents. ESS assistance was not necessary but led to a change to ESS protocol whereby staff will attend incidents during regular business hours and volunteers will be called out as necessary.
* The ESS Team will be under a new structure with a leadership team comprised of four leadership roles. Job descriptions were created and the new structure will commence in 2016.
* Volunteers and staff attended a number of courses included Resource Acquisition, Introduction to Reception Centres, Group lodging, Emergency Evacua...
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