An evacuation may be partial or total. Priority groups for evacuation are the elderly, children five years or younger, and the disabled or people with mobility or special health needs. The largest plane which can land at the ________(insert community name) airport is a DC4 and so there would be limited space for luggage. Evacuees may have to be limited to one small suitcase each. Residents of ________(insert community name) would be evacuated to a designated reception community site under the authorization of the (insert regional RERC acronym) or by a request made by the Community Government and approved by the (insert regional RERC acronym). The method of evacuation will be dependent on such factors as weather, urgency of the evacuation, and available means of transportation. The selection of people to be evacuated and the order in which residents will be evacuated will depend on such circumstances as health risk factors and the requirements for emergency workers at the sending or reception site. A record of the evacuation shall be made so as to verify the safe arrival of all evacuees and account for expenses incurred by all carriers. Procedures The Community Government assigns members of the CERC the following duties. Other Committee members may be assigned emergency responsibilities related to the reception of evacuees from another community as circumstances require. Community Emergency Response Committee Monitor the status of an emergency and recommend a partial or total evacuation as conditions warrant. Determine the method of evacuation, the gathering site for evacuees, and the order in which people are to be evacuated. Determine the need to instruct residents regarding: Power shut offs (by NWT Power Corporation); Any need to shut off water lines; Limit on baggage including the need to leave pets untied in the community; The registration site for gathering evacuees and transporting them to the point of departure; and Items to take with them such as prescription drugs, appropriate clothing. Determine the method through which residents will be notified of the evacuation be it through: Radio announcement: Door-to-door notification; Community Siren; or (fill in community notification method). Emergency Coordinator On the advice of the CERC request the (insert regional RERC acronym) arrange for evacuation of some or all of the residents of ________(insert community name).
An evacuation may be partial or total. Priority groups for evacuation are the elderly, children five years or younger, and the disabled or people with mobility or special health needs. The largest plane which can land at the ________(insert community name) airport is a DC4 and so there would be limited space for luggage. Evacuees may have to be limited to one small suitcase each. Residents of ________(insert community name) would be evacuated to a designated reception community site under the authorization of the (insert regional RERC acronym) or by a request made by the Community Government and approved by the (insert regional RERC acronym). The method of evacuation will be dependent on such factors as weather, urgency of the evacuation, and available means of transportation. The selection of people to be evacuated and the order in which residents will be evacuated will depend on such circumstances as health risk factors and the requirements for emergency workers at the sending or reception site. A record of the evacuation shall be made so as to verify the safe arrival of all evacuees and account for expenses incurred by all carriers. Procedures The Community Government assigns members of the CERC the following duties. Other Committee members may be assigned emergency responsibilities related to the reception of evacuees from another community as circumstances require. Community Emergency Response Committee Monitor the status of an emergency and recommend a partial or total evacuation as conditions warrant. Determine the method of evacuation, the gathering site for evacuees, and the order in which people are to be evacuated. Determine the need to instruct residents regarding: Power shut offs (by NWT Power Corporation); Any need to shut off water lines; Limit on baggage including the need to leave pets untied in the community; The registration site for gathering evacuees and transporting them to the point of departure; and Items to take with them such as prescription drugs, appropriate clothing. Determine the method through which residents will be notified of the evacuation be it through: Radio announcement: Door-to-door notification; Community Siren; or (fill in community notification method). Emergency Coordinator On the advice of the CERC request the (insert regional RERC acronym) arrange for evacuation of some or all of the residents of ________(insert community name).