Emergency Advisory Committee
Supporting emergency preparedness in Fort Saskatchewan. The Emergency Advisory Committee (EAC) plays a vital role in guiding the City’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and ensuring the development and approval of the Municipal Emergency Plan (MEP). Comprised of City Council members, the EAC provides leadership during emergencies, including declaring or terminating a State of Local Emergency. Learn about the committee’s responsibilities, meeting schedule, and how it contributes to community safety and resilience.
Membership
The EAC includes all members of Council with the Mayor as Chair; in the Mayor's absence, the Deputy Mayor shall assume duties of the Chair.
The EAC meets at minimum once each year, or as required.
Roles and responsibilities
The EAC follows information prescribed by the Managing Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, for command, control, and coordination systems.
When a disaster or emergency does not exist, the EAC shall:
- Review and advise the City about the MEP and related programs on an annual basis;
- Approve the MEP, on an annual basis;
- Assess the hazards, risks, and mitigation strategies affecting the City; and
- determine the level of Emergency Management resourcing for the City.
During an emergency or disaster, the EAC shall:
- maintain regular Council member duties, to the extent possible;
- provide political, financial, and resourcing support to the EMA; and
- may be required to declare a State of Local Emergency (SOLE).