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Pandemic response planning : a guide for Alberta municipalities

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This guide is intended to assist municipal governments in Alberta with established emergency management plans and/or business continuity plans by providing supplementary information to prepare... More ≫

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This guide is intended to assist municipal governments in Alberta with established emergency management plans and/or business continuity plans by providing supplementary information to prepare their communities for the impacts of a pandemic, reduce future risks, and build greater resilience to disasters.

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Alberta Farm Safety Program : planning a farm safety initiative

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A resource to help people who are planning a farm safety initiative.

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Emergency response assistance plan

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Discusses the requirement of having an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) when handling, offering for transport, and/or transporting certain high-risk dangerous goods product, and describes... More ≫

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Discusses the requirement of having an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) when handling, offering for transport, and/or transporting certain high-risk dangerous goods product, and describes what to do in the event of a release or anticipated release of these products.

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Emergency response planning for community events

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This guide can be used by any community, event planner or venue operator to develop an event emergency response plan that will ensure the safety of the public has been addressed and planned for.... More ≫

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This guide can be used by any community, event planner or venue operator to develop an event emergency response plan that will ensure the safety of the public has been addressed and planned for. It provides tools and strategies to assist with every stage, from concept through to completion of the event.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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Building on the basics resource guide : planning for recreation in emergency response and recovery

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The purpose of the Building on the Basics resource guide is to support the planning of recreation services for those impacted by natural disasters and other emergency situations. While the role of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Building on the Basics resource guide is to support the planning of recreation services for those impacted by natural disasters and other emergency situations. While the role of the recreation sector in emergencies is often focused primarily on providing a staging area for first responders or shelter to people who have been displaced, there is also strong evidence that providing recreation services to those impacted by the emergency has significant benefits. The information, tools, and resources in this guide can be tailored to suit the local context and customized to fit with organizational needs and capacity. The guide includes a workbook which provides example templates for building components of a recreation services emergency plan.

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New developments in emergency preparedness in Alberta

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Following the 2011 Slave Lake wildfires, the Alberta government introduced several changes to Alberta's emergency preparedness system in Alberta under government's plan to improve public safety... More ≫

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Following the 2011 Slave Lake wildfires, the Alberta government introduced several changes to Alberta's emergency preparedness system in Alberta under government's plan to improve public safety governance. Many were already in development or being planned. The recommendations in the KPMG report Lesser Slave Lake Regional Urban Interface Wildfire Lessons Learned Report align with these initiatives.

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Alberta disaster assistance guidelines [2017]

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In the event of a disaster, the Government of Alberta can provide financial assistance to individuals, small businesses (including farming operations) and not-for-profit organizations,... More ≫

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In the event of a disaster, the Government of Alberta can provide financial assistance to individuals, small businesses (including farming operations) and not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and government departments through a Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) administered by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA). The Alberta Disaster Assistance Guidelines support the administration of the province’s DRP, which is designed, developed and delivered to provide financial assistance for uninsurable loss and damage caused by disasters and emergencies.

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Alberta private sector disaster assistance guidelines [2021]

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These guidelines apply to private sector applicants to the Alberta Disaster Recovery Program, including homeowners, residential tenants, small business owners, landlords, agriculture operations,... More ≫

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These guidelines apply to private sector applicants to the Alberta Disaster Recovery Program, including homeowners, residential tenants, small business owners, landlords, agriculture operations, condominium associations and not-for-profit organizations and cooperatives. The guidelines have been developed and designed to provide fair, consistent and transparent financial assistance to private sector applicants for uninsurable loss and damage caused by disasters. Separate guidelines are provided for public sector applicants in the Alberta Public Sector Disaster Assistance Guidelines.

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Alberta electric utility wildfire risk management : best management practices 2024

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental components of a risk management program or Wildfire Risk Management Plan.

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