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  • Introduction
  • Modules
    • Module 1: Preparing To Be An ESS Responder
    • Module 2: ESS Overview
    • Module 3: ESS Responder Functions
    • Module 4: Scenario
  • Resources

Role of the Local Authority

Under the Emergency Program Act, local authorities in BC, including both municipalities and regional districts, are legislated to be responsible for planning and managing emergency response operations within their jurisdiction.

Non-Treaty First Nations communities in BC do not fall under the authority of the Emergency Program Act. Training opportunities and provincial support are available to all First Nations on the same basis as for local authorities. First Nations are encouraged to integrate planning, preparedness and response activities with neighbouring local authorities. Whenever the term local authority or community is used, it is intended to include First Nations, as well (Province of BC, 2015).

The provincial and federal governments provide support to the local authorities.

 

Module Menu

  • Module 2: ESS Overview
    • Emergency Management
      • Role of ESS
      • Role of the Local Authority
      • Role of the Provincial Government
      • Role of the Federal Government
    • Emergency Management System
      • Common Response Model
      • Standard Response Goals
      • ICS Principles for ESS
      • Response Structure Levels
    • ESS Services
      • ESS Site
    • ESS Response Process
      • ESS Activation Levels
      • Host Communities
      • Mobile Support Teams
      • ESS Support Organizations

About

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  • Acknowledgements

Partners

  • JIBC Emergency Management Division
  • Emergency Management BC
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