Township of Strong

Emergency Management Program

2004/2005 Public Awareness Program

AIM

· To foster awareness about individual/family emergency preparedness and public safety risks in the event of an emergency.

OBJECTIVES

· Develop an easily accessible and informative awareness program for residents, businesses and all municipal staff

· Increase awareness of the community’s emergency response plan, including where it can be viewed by the public, and who to contact for more information about the emergency management program

· Ensure residents are aware of the various means of emergency notification such as local radio stations, television stations and the print media

· Inform residents and businesses about individual and family emergency preparedness and promote the 3-day (72-hour) survival kit Brochure

TARGET AUDIENCE

· Residents (permanent and seasonal)

· Businesses (commercial, industrial, institutional)

· Township Staff

· Visitors

DELIVERY MECHANISMS

· Information available on the community website – www.strongtownship.com

o Emergency Public Awareness Plan

o 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit Brochure

o Media Outlets For Emergency Information – Radio – CKAT; TV3;

o Township office – 384 - 5819

· Emergency Preparedness Week

o Display at 1713 Hwy #11 – Municipal Office

o Brochures available at municipal office

o EMO web site – www.emergencymanagementontario.ca

· Community Event Displays

o Arena Grounds during Fall Fair and Canada Day

TIMETABLE

· Website

o Emergency Public Awareness Plan posted March 15^th 2005

o 72-Hours Survival Kit Brochure posted May 10^th 2005

o Media Outlets for Emergency Information posted May 10^th 2005

· Emergency Preparedness Week

o Display held on May 10^th 2005

o Brochures available starting May 10^th 2005

· Community Event Displays

o Display 1 held on July 2^nd 2005_

o Display 2 held on July 9^th – General Meeting of Lake Bernard Property Owners at the Sundridge Community Centre

o Display 3 held on September 17^th 2005 – Fall Fair-Fire Prevention Booth

BUDGET

Total budget is $2,500.00

SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE

· The municipal webmaster will update information as instructed by the CEMC

· Brochures to be stored in the Municipal Office at 1713 Hwy #11 Sundridge

· Chris Ellis will be responsible for ensuring that supplies are maintained and replenished as needed

· More brochures can be ordered from the Municipal Office 384 5819

ANNUAL REVIEW

· The public awareness program will be reviewed annually each February by the Emergency Management Program Committee