In an emergency, the SLRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be activated to help coordinate the response.
The Emergency Operations Centre will be staffed by key personnel and other agencies involved in the response.
EOC activities can include:
- Supporting the incident site through the coordination of critical resources;
- Supporting SLRD Elected Officials in strategic decision-making and policy development;
- Coordinating emergency response activities with federal, provincial, First Nations, other local governments and other agencies;
- Preparing and disseminating emergency public information to inform the public about disaster risks and impacts;
- Preparing official news releases and scheduling news conferences;
- Ensuring that local government continues to function throughout a State of Local Emergency.