Port Colborne's Emergency Management Plan prepares civic employees, residents and businesses for the effects of a disaster or major emergency.
The City has trained employees in emergency operations and has obtained a variety of resources to assist the community in the event of an emergency.
The City of Port Colborne Emergency Management Plan [PDF/1.3MB]has been formulated to contain information pertinent to the City of Port Colborne.
City's Role in Emergencies
The City develops and maintains emergency plans to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters in our community. The City’s role in emergency management includes:
- Providing emergency preparedness education
- Monitoring alerts and advisories
- Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure
- Activating Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) where key municipal personnel and other agencies gather to support emergency response
- Coordinating local volunteers for Emergency Support Services (ESS)
- Assisting with recovery activities after an emergency