For smaller emergencies, ESS is usually delivered on-site, e.g., at the site of the house fire or on a bus, if there are more evacuees involved. For larger emergencies, ESS is provided at RCs and/or GL facilities. Facilities designated as RCs or GL facilities may include:
- Recreation centres
- School gymnasiums
- Church halls
- Hotel conference or meeting rooms
- Shopping malls
If a suitable facility is not available, a site may be selected and tents or trailers may be brought in. Examples of sites include:
- Municipal parks
- Camp grounds
- School playing fields
- Parking lots
The location of RCs will depend on the facilities available in a community or on the specific requirements for a facility during the emergency response.
