Role of Alberta Human Services at the POC in support of the delivery of Emergency Social Services ESS Forum

Emergency Management Framework of Canada Shared responsibility including all levels of government, their partners and citizens. Most disasters occur at the local level and the first response is managed by the local authorities Disasters that exceed the local authorities capacity may require assistance by the provincial government 2

Coordinated Approach Local authorities are the lead and responsible for their communities in their local response activities Working with local volunteers, non- government agencies, businesses and key partners Encouraging citizens to be prepared and develop 72 hour personal and family preparedness kits 3

Alberta Human Services reports to the Provincial Operations Centre Within the POC there are key partners that support the delivery of ESS NGO Council Other departments Federal government departments Agencies and external partners During POC Activation

Provincial Coordination When the local authorities determine that they will exceed their capacity or require further resources to provide Emergency Social Services to the victims of the disaster they can request provincial support in delivering this critical service The request does not require a declaration of a State of Local Emergency or State of Emergency 5

Communication 6 Human Services AEMA POC Duty Officer AEMA Field Officer Local Authority EOC ESS Branch

Large Scale Events 7 HUMAN SERVICES EOC AEOC B RECEPTION CENTRE EMERGENCY FUND RELIEF X 12

Public Health Agency of Canada Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response is the nation's central coordinating point for public health security. Its responsibilities include monitoring disease outbreaks, assessing public health risks during emergencies and managing the provision of emergency social services. 8

Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response The Office of Emergency Services is responsible for the provision of essential non-medical services for the immediate physical and social well-being of people affected by disasters. The types of services supported consist of emergency clothing, lodging and food, registration and inquiry, reception centre services and personal services. 9

National Emergency Stockpile Supplies (NESS) The NESS is a federal asset for supporting P/T efforts to respond to major public health emergencies in Canada Distributed at the request of a P/T Operates 24/7 Assets are distributed across Canada –Pharmaceuticals are maintained in Ottawa Delivery of assets anywhere in Canada is targeted for within 24 hours 10

Alberta Sites 11

National Emergency Stockpile Supplies The NESS delivery of assets is targeted within 24 hours. Available 24/7 to support anywhere in the province.24/7 3,000 beds available within hours from Edmonton and more can be made available within 24 hours. 12

Preparedness Building Resiliency Citizens are encouraged to build their own resiliency and develop their personal and family preparedness plans Communities are required to develop their Emergency Plans Develop relationships with community leagues, volunteer groups and agencies Work with neighboring communities to develop relationships prior to an emergency 13

Reception Centre Planning Registration and Inquiry Cards -Request through your AEMA Field Officer -Order approved by Human Services -Ordering information:  Registration Cards are 500 per box  Inquiry cards are 750 per box -Shipping takes approximately 2 – 3 weeks 14

Human Services Lead for the development of the Provincial Emergency Social Services Framework Ongoing collaboration and coordination with Emergency Social Services Network of Alberta (ESSNA) NGO Council AEMA Other provincial departments Federal partners Other key stakeholders 15

Leading the Way Developing Partnerships The establishment of partnerships prior to disasters is key to a strong foundation in supporting response and recovery efforts. Citizens All levels of government Private sector Volunteer and non-governmental organizations 16

ESSNA “Networking” “Beyond the Yellow Tape” 17