Emergency Management
It is vital to plan for safety and make prevention a priority. FHQTC Emergency Management assists Member First Nations with identifying hazards and preparing emergency response plans for their communities. We collaborate with Chiefs, Councils, and stakeholders to enhance safety and preparedness for the communities we serve.
Our department is based on the four pillars of emergency management: Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Preparedness
This refers to a set of actions taken as precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters. It’s about being in a state of readiness to address potential emergencies. When we work with communities on preparedness, this can include:
- Assisting in developing an All-Hazard Emergency Plan for communities.
- Assisting communities in developing climate change plans for composting, recycling, and wastewater reduction.
- Creating partnerships to support communities to fill gaps in resources and training.
- Supporting coordinated training and response with partner agencies.
- Purchasing equipment to provide resources based on hazard assessments.
Mitigation
This means to make a situation less severe, serious, and/or painful. When we work with communities on mitigation, this can include:
- Identifying gaps and working with partners to mitigate them.
- Working to maintain sustainability within Member First Nations.
- Raising awareness about the potential hazards communities face.
- Enhancing community capacity to address identified hazards.
- Conducting hazard assessments.
- Supporting coordinated training and response with partner agencies.
- Supporting community clean-up days.
Response
This means to handle or manage a situation. When we work with communities on response, this can include:
- Assisting in the implementation of emergency plans when required.
- Responding to all stages of an emergency.
- Supporting coordinated training and response with partner agencies.
- Deploying FHQTC/YTC assets as needed.
- Coordinating search and rescue efforts.
- Issuing First Alerts on the Talking Stick app.
Recovery
This refers to returning to a normal state of environment and health. When we work with communities on recovery, this can include:
- Providing recovery support at all stages of an emergency.
Emergency Management Resources
Emergency Management Trainings
- Incident Command System – 100 Level
- Emergency Operations Center – Level 1
- Medical First Responder
