Acronyms
HIRA
Hazard Identification Risk Assessment
This kind of emergency can be handled by our first responders with no needed support.
Simple
I've touched down to the north and to the south of us in recent history.
Tornado
As an ECG member I would get notified through this platform
Kincardine Alert (RAVE)
I'm sitting in this soon to be new centre.
Primary Emergency Operation Centre
EMCPA
Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
This type of emergency needs site support from the EOC
Complex
I wouldn't want to be carrying an umbrella in this hazard.
High winds
Preemptively we may use this platform to discuss whats going on in the Municipality of Kincardine and use it to communicate with each other during as well.
Signal
I might get told to go to this centre if I have to leave my house.
Reception and/or Evacuation Centre
CI
Critical Infrastructure
In the municipality of Kincardine, I would be the one to declare an emergency.
Mayor
I may need a place to go and warm up because of this hazard.
Extreme cold
If I live within 3km of Bruce Power and theres a Nuclear facility I may hear these. We also test them every July.
Sirens
The Joint Traffic Control Centre operates out of which building.
South Bruce detachment - OPP
EOC
Emergency Operation Centre
This recent once in a lifetime event saw a lot of preventative measures take place.
Solar Eclipse
Peaceful protesting is one thing, but hopefully it doesn't lead to anything further.
Civil disorder
Fore residents living within 10 km of Bruce Power we have Alert FM devices, but for everyone in the MOK we have this free platform that any resident can sign up for.
Kincardine Alert (RAVE)
If I'm working during a Nuclear facility emergency, I will be sent to this centre.
Emergency Workers Centre
IMS and ICS
Incident Management System and Incident Command System
These three entities can terminate an emergency.
The Mayor, The Premier, The municipal council.
This somewhat recent event had us dealing with weather for almost 72 hours and nearly activating our ERP to support the community.
Blizzard or winter weather
I pulled over because I saw a green light in a personal vehicle knowing it was a _____ . I also knew they had ______ driving privileges because of the green light.
Firefighter on the way to a call, no extra privileges.
The EWC is located at this building.
KFES - Station 12