EMO

Preparation. Mitigation. Response. Recovery.

Our office coordinates emergency preparedness and response activities within our community.

Our Committee

The Millbrook EMO Committee is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the emergency management plan and managing volunteers and other activities. The committee is comprised of staff from housing, bylaw and security, finance and representatives from our satellite reserves.

Preparation

  • Working with regional, provincial and federal governments and response agencies to create, manage and review emergency plans 

  • Develop preparation materials and guiding documents for distribution to community members 

  • Training EMO responders 

Recovery

  • Coordinating activities after the emergency period that focus on restoring community functions

Mitigation

  • Work to reduce the risk of injury or life to community members and damage to property and infrastructure

Response

  • Activating emergency operations

  • Opening operations and comfort centres

  • Leading and facilitating evacuations

  • Coordinating emergency rescue and medical care

EMO at Satellite Communities

Are you a community member living outside of Millbrook, NS? For more information on safety and emergency protocols in Cole Habour, Sheet Harbour and Beaver Dam, contact the EMO committee:

Colin Bernard
colinb@millbrookhealth.ca
(902) 890-4365

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