1. Declarations SEPA 2012 1

2. How to Declare an Emergency Review the various sections in the Emergency Planning Act Show a sample declaration, termination and news release Describe the recommended process for declaring to the province

3. Recent History 2007-08 – 1 City / 15 RMs / 2 RV / 2 Tns / 1 FN (21) 2008-09 – 18 RMs / 1 Vil / 2 RV / 4 North / 3 FN (25) 2009-10 – 7 RMs / 2 Tns / 2 RV (11) 2010-11 – 2 City / 7 RMs / 6 Tns / 2 RV (15) 2011-12 – 2 City / 22 RMs / 10 Tns / 9 Vil / 7 RV / Northern communities under MAs / 6 FN (56+) 3

4. Section 20 : Declaring (1)Local Authority declares All of council Pass a resolution (2) When all of council not available one council member may make declaration on behalf of the local authority (3) Identify the nature of the emergency and where the emergency exists (4)Population must be notified by any means (5)Forward a copy to the province 4

5. Declaration Sample 5 QUORUM OF COUNCIL AVAILABLE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. ___, Dated _____________________ Time: _____________________ ___________________________ Of __________________________ (Town, R. M.)(Community) Moved by Councillor ______________________ Seconded by Councillor _____________________ WHEREAS the (Town, R M.) ________________ of ____________________ is encountering (state problem) __________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________, __________________________________________________________________________ that requires prompt action to prevent harm or damage to the safety, health or welfare of persons located within the boundaries, of the _________________________ of ___________________ and to prevent damage to property within those boundaries. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 20 of The Emergency Planning Act, Chapter. E-8.1 of the Statues of Saskatchewan, the Council of the ______________________ of ____________________________ declares that a local emergency exists, from this _______ day of _________, ______ to the _______ day of _______________, _____. IN WITNESS WHEREOF of the Council of the _______________ of__________________ has by resolution carried, declared this local emergency this _____ day of_____­­­____, ____. ____________________________________ (Signature) ___________________________________ (Printed Name and Title) Fax to: Provincial EMO 1-306-787-1694

6. Sample News Release SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY NEWS RELEASE The (RM, Town….)___________ of ________________________ has declared a Local Emergency, due to (ExplainProblem)___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ as of ______of ______________, 20____ at (time)__________. This Declaration of Local Emergency is authorized under the Province of Saskatchewan's Emergency Planning Act. The citizens of the (RM, Town…..)_________ of _______________________ are asked to obey all laws, regulations and orders, for the duration of the emergency. Your co-operation with emergency response personnel will greatly assist in recovering from this emergency. This Declaration requires that these personnel will discharge their duties as required. (list any other remarks here such as public inquiry phone numbers, traffic re-routing, health warnings, evacuation instructions etc.). _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

7. Section 21: Powers Once declaration is made these powers may be used or delegated (1) The powers you can utilize (2) Compensation for use of property (3) Borrowing of money to pay for emergency expenses Within 60 days By bylaw (4) Borrowing of money must be approved by the Minister (5) Assent of electors is not required with bylaw (6) Delegating the powers

8. Section 22: Termination Expires after 7 days Can be terminated when no longer required Lt. Governor may terminate 8

9. Sample Termination PURSUANT to Section 23 of The Emergency Planning Act, 1989, The council of the ___________ of ________________________ declares that the Local Emergency is terminated in the ____________ of __________________________. Dated this ______ day of ____________, 20______. Moved by Councillor___________________________ Seconded by Councillor ________________________ Per: ______________________________________ (Printed name)________________________________

10. Section 23: Describes what the municipality needs to do to terminate. The process is the same as declaring the emergency

11. Section 15: Liability Where there is an emergency declared local authorities are protected for liabilities for actions taken in good faith Not withstanding local authorities are liable for gross negligence in the carrying out of their duties under this act.

12. Process: Call our office to discuss (306)787-9563 We can assist with advise Let’s us know you may require assistance We may be able to get the provincial resources required moving sooner Bring council together to discuss and decide to declare by resolution EOC members will be able to help with briefings etc. Fill out, sign and send the resolution to our office fax (306)787-1694

13. Summary Review the various sections in the Emergency Planning Act Show a sample declaration, termination and news release Describe the recommended process for declaring to the province Questions