SERVINGMuskoka – West Parry Sound Areas

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

The Canadian Red CrossThe Canadian Red Cross

Pillars of Emergency Management

Reporting RelationshipsMIKE MORTON

DirectorDisaster Management

Ontario Zone

MELISSA FOUGEREActing Regional

ManagerDisaster Management

Ontario East

Kerry WoodwardDisaster Management

CoordinatorSimcoe/Muskoka

Barry RadfordVolunteer Operational Lead

Disaster ManagementMuskoka/West Parry Sound

Simcoe/Muskoka-WPS Disaster Management

Team• 47 trained disaster responders

• 25 trained Supervisors of workers and services in Reception Centres or Shelters

• 5 trained Managers of Shelters or Reception Centres

• Direct experience due to provincial, national and international deployments

PREPAREDNESS

Emergency Personal Preparedness sessions for community, partners and responders

Over 1,500 trained disaster response volunteers in Ontario & Ready When the Time Comes volunteers

Cots, Blankets and Bulk Hygiene Kits – Available for relocation 24/7

Local Supplier Agreements for essential services such as: lodging, food, clothing, and personal services

Train and exercise: Regular branch and provincial level training, as well as regular participation in mock exercises

Emergency Response Plan, ARES, Shelter Surveys

An event that affects individuals or families and requires the short-term use of limited human and material resources to provide services.

PERSONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE (PDA)

Available 24/7• Personal Disaster Assistance teams

in Simcoe/Muskoka-WPS• Available 24/7 through an

internet/mobile phone based service (IAR)

• Agreements with municipalities for Red Cross to operate reception/ evacuation/reuniting agent

• Work with Social Services to ensure efficient and effective service delivery

Respond on scene 24/7:Conduct Needs AssessmentIssue Vouchers through Supplier AgreementsEnsure follow-up with clients

Provide emergency services:LodgingClothingMealsPersonal Services/OtherReferrals

PDA: How we help

Comfort Kits Blankets Special Needs – health equipment

(e.g., wheel chair, cane, walker), prescriptions, glasses, etc....

...how we help...

Stuffed animal & colouring book for children & toddlers Information: One Step At A Time Fire/Flood Recovery BrochuresReferrals and Information on additional community supports

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

Activated by the Disaster Management Coordinator at request of the affected municipality

Incident Management System (IMS) structure

Memorandum of Agreements with The District Municipality of Muskoka & West Parry Sound Geographical Network

Registration & Inquiry Central Registration and Inquiry

Bureau – Family Reunification Manage & Operate

Shelters/Reception Centres Upon Request

Report to Social Services/EOC Recovery Centres – (through case

management)

LARGE SCALE RESPONSE (ERT) Response that is more than 50 displaced people Reception Centre or Shelter may be required – Agreements with District

Municipality of Muskoka & West Parry Sound Geographical Network Fan out entire team for availability Notify Canadian Red Cross Provincial Duty Officer Fan out teams in neighbouring branches, regions, throughout theprovince, and throughout Canada Mobilize emergency supplies: modular shelters, ready kits, telecommunications kits, mobile command posts

Key agencies during ERT incidentsS&CSPublic HealthPublic WorksCanadian Red Cross St John AmbulanceSalvation ArmyHumane Societies or SPCASchool Boards/Facility StaffARESTranslatorsPsychosocial ServicesOTHERS – as defined by nature of the disaster and the population involved

Incident Management System Structure

(Other Duties as Required)• Shelter Surveys• Donations Management – Appeals• Door-to-Door Outreach – Rapid Needs Assessments, Wellness

Checks• Management of multiple service sites:

shelters, reception centres, staging areas, staff shelters, operations centres, recovery centres (case management), call centres, distribution sites

• Rapid Deployment Assessment Teams• Other services as requested

Red Cross will be there to support those who are in

need !Kerry Woodward Disaster Management

Coordinator Simcoe/Muskoka-WPS

If disaster occurs,