Joint Emergency Management Program
The Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 has partnered with the Town of Fairview to develop, administer, and implement the Joint Emergency Management Program which is comprised of:
- Joint Emergency Management Committee
- Joint Emergency Management Agency
- Joint Emergency Management Plan (JEMP)
The purpose of the Joint Emergency Management Program is to provide a comprehensive framework which establishes organizational structure, assigns roles and responsibilities, coordinates resources, and guides operations to ensure the execution of the effective management of emergencies in the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 and the Town of Fairview.
As partners, both Municipalities have jointly committed to the provision of adequate resources, support, and accountability to ensure that the Joint Emergency Management Program is maintained and that both municipalities are adequately prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Joint Emergency Management Advisory Committee
The Joint Emergency Management Committee is established by Bylaw No. 963/EM/2019 - Emergency Management Bylaw. The Committee:
- Advises the Councils of the Town of Fairview and the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 on the status of the Joint Emergency Management Program;
- Provides guidance and direction to the Joint Emergency Management Agency with regards to emergency prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery;
- Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the Joint Emergency Management Agency; and,
- Approves the annual operating budget for the Joint Emergency Management Program.
The Joint Emergency Management Committee consists of the following members:
- Reeve, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
- Mayor, Town of Fairview
- Councillor, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
- Councillor, Town of Fairview
- Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
- Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Town of Fairview
- Director of FCSS (Advisory Member)
Joint Emergency Management Agency
The Joint Emergency Management Agency is established by Bylaw No. 963/EM/2019 - Emergency Management Bylaw and administers the Emergency Management Program on behalf of the Town of Fairview and the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 under the guidance of the Joint Emergency Management Committee.
The Joint Emergency Management Agency consists of the following members:
- CAO, Town of Fairview
- CAO, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
- Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
- Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Town of Fairview
- Designated employees from the Town of Fairview and the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
- Other community or government representatives upon request of the Agency
Joint Emergency Management Plan (JEMP)
The Joint Emergency Management Plan (JEMP) is established under the authority of:
The JEMP:
- Identifies and assesses potential risks and ensures mitigation or prevention measures are in place to minimize or eliminate risk;
- Ensures municipal employees receive adequate training and education to support emergency response planning and response;
- Enables both municipalities to respond in a prompt, efficient and coordinated manner to emergencies;
- Provides both municipalities the tools to promote public emergency preparedness; and,
- Bolsters and supports municipal recovery and following an emergency or disaster.
The mandate of the JEMP is to provide for the safety of residents and visitors to the Town of Fairview and the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136, and to strengthen community resilience in the face of both natural and human-induced emergencies and disasters.
Planning for emergencies is an ongoing and continual process reflecting the ever-changing nature of communities. The Joint Emergency Management Plan reflects this dynamic planning process and is reviewed annually.
Emergency Preparedness - Do your part!
Emergencies and disasters can happen anytime and anywhere and often when we least expect it. While it is essential that the Municipality has an emergency management plan in place, residents need to do their part.
It is recommended that all residents to be alert ready and be prepared in case of an emergency or disaster:
- Be Alert Ready: Urgent public safety messages for local emergencies are now sent directly to your compatible smartphone through the national wireless public alerting system, Alert Ready. You are not able to opt-out of this service and you will only receive alerts if you are in the impacted area. To find out if your smartphone is compatible and to read some Frequently Asked Questions from your specific provider, visit alertready.ca and select your Wireless Carrier.
- Be Prepared: It is recommended to be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours during an emergency. This allows first responders and all levels of government to focus on managing the emergency or disaster and helping those who need it most.
For more information on how you can be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster, please visit the Province of Alberta's website.
