1715 Thunderstorm in Vaughan. – 1815 Confirmed F2 tornado touchdown. Senior command officers / manager of – emergency planning notified and requested to report for duty; command officers dispersed to four disaster sites, fire communications centre and EOC. Unified command established at site No. 1 Andrew Park; one chief officer at Houston Road site; one – chief officer at Maple site. 1845 p.m. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service senior command activates EOC; the – destruction from the tornado and storm system is assessed while the storm continues to move eastward. 1903 - hydro incidents on Teston Road. 1853 - Emergency management team notification started. 2000 EOC populated. – 2030 First business cycle meeting at EOC. – 2138 City of Vaughan declares state of emergency. More than 7,000 homes are without – power. VFRS received 74 requests for assistance in the first hour of this emergency. Response ■ Vaughan Fire and Rescue. Mutual aid King Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Hill Fire Department, – Markham Fire and Emergency Services (one engine each). York Regional Police Maintained security until Aug. 23 when homes were secured and – streets were safe; provided investigation services as required and mobile command post; officers were a big influence at the EOC. York EMS. PowerStream (hydro) - Brought in outside contractors and had power restored by Aug. 21. Enbridge (gas) Locked and tagged affected metres. – Public Works Cleaned debris off streets; special daily garbage pick up in affected areas; – cleared sewer drains. Parks and Forestry Operations– Supported two community evacuation centres and removed about 1,200 damaged trees with assistance from MNR, Markham, Richmond Hill, York Region and Toronto Region conservation authority. Building and Facilities and Building Standards Inspected hundreds of buildings. – Red Cross and Salvation Army. Two emergency shelters are opened but left largely empty due to community welcoming in evacuees. Insurance Bureau of Canada set up info booths at community centre to help residents with insurance issues.
1715 – Thunderstorm in Vaughan. 1815 – Confirmed F2 tornado touchdown. Senior command officers / manager of emergency planning notified and requested to report for duty; command officers dispersed to four disaster sites, fire communications centre and EOC. Unified command established at site No. 1 – Andrew Park; one chief officer at Houston Road site; one chief officer at Maple site. 1845 p.m. – Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service senior command activates EOC; the destruction from the tornado and storm system is assessed while the storm continues to move eastward. 1903 - hydro incidents on Teston Road. 1853 - Emergency management team notification started. 2000 – EOC populated. 2030 – First business cycle meeting at EOC. 2138 – City of Vaughan declares state of emergency. More than 7,000 homes are without power. VFRS received 74 requests for assistance in the first hour of this emergency. ■ Response Vaughan Fire and Rescue. Mutual aid – King Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Hill Fire Department, Markham Fire and Emergency Services (one engine each). York Regional Police – Maintained security until Aug. 23 when homes were secured and streets were safe; provided investigation services as required and mobile command post; officers were a big influence at the EOC. York EMS. PowerStream (hydro) - Brought in outside contractors and had power restored by Aug. 21. Enbridge (gas) – Locked and tagged affected metres. Public Works – Cleaned debris off streets; special daily garbage pick up in affected areas; cleared sewer drains. Parks and Forestry Operations– Supported two community evacuation centres and removed about 1,200 damaged trees with assistance from MNR, Markham, Richmond Hill, York Region and Toronto Region conservation authority. Building and Facilities and Building Standards – Inspected hundreds of buildings. Red Cross and Salvation Army. Two emergency shelters are opened but left largely empty due to community welcoming in evacuees. Insurance Bureau of Canada set up info booths at community centre to help residents with insurance issues.