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- | this exercise, we will train to alert the public. | + | this exercise, we will train ourselves to alert the public. |
At the same time, we will educate people on what they can do to prepare by reading the pamphlets we give them and directing them | At the same time, we will educate people on what they can do to prepare by reading the pamphlets we give them and directing them | ||
for further information to | for further information to | ||
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- | the [[2011-12-04 Lethbridge fires|2011 Lethbridge County Fires]] where one hamlet was evacuated and the fire burned close to the edge of the city, PCSAR assisted the County's Emergency Operations Centre by providing scribes to their overnight overhead team. | + | the [[2011-12-04 Lethbridge fires|2011 Lethbridge County Fires]] where one hamlet was evacuated and the fire burned up to close to the edge of the city, PCSAR assisted the County's Emergency Operations Centre by providing scribes to their overnight overhead team. |
=== Task === | === Task === | ||
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* let them know who you are and that you're with Search and Rescue | * let them know who you are and that you're with Search and Rescue | ||
* provide them with the safety information brochures and hand-outs | * provide them with the safety information brochures and hand-outs | ||
- | * let them know about the siren | + | * let them know about the siren and what they should do if they hear it another day (check local radio stations, www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca, or call 1-855-627-5365). |
* ask if they would be prepared if they had to evacuate or stay in their home without any water or outside supplies for 72 hours; refer them to the brochure, www.GetPrepared.ca, or the displays at the mall | * ask if they would be prepared if they had to evacuate or stay in their home without any water or outside supplies for 72 hours; refer them to the brochure, www.GetPrepared.ca, or the displays at the mall | ||
* ask if they would need any special help if they or their family had to evacuate (e.g. wheelchair, no vehicle) | * ask if they would need any special help if they or their family had to evacuate (e.g. wheelchair, no vehicle) | ||
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* raise the profile of our organization | * raise the profile of our organization | ||
* recruit new members | * recruit new members | ||
- | * illustrate that SAR can be used for more than wilderness | + | * illustrate that SAR can be used for more than wilderness event |
The public, the media, senior municipal officials and personnel from partner agencies | The public, the media, senior municipal officials and personnel from partner agencies | ||
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and assigned to deal with the public and others that approach the ICP. | and assigned to deal with the public and others that approach the ICP. | ||
From the exercise perspective they would be briefing these "dignitaries" | From the exercise perspective they would be briefing these "dignitaries" | ||
- | about the tasking | + | about the tasking under taken by PCSAR and the progress and problems to date. |
In reality, these guests should be given | In reality, these guests should be given | ||
* an overview of who PCSAR is and what we do | * an overview of who PCSAR is and what we do | ||
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As is the nature of ICS, if no one is assigned to a specific role, | As is the nature of ICS, if no one is assigned to a specific role, | ||
all of those functions are to be carried out by the next senior role | all of those functions are to be carried out by the next senior role | ||
- | with the ICS structure | + | with the ICS structure. |
=== Agency Executive === | === Agency Executive === | ||
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==== Planning Section ==== | ==== Planning Section ==== | ||
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is for us to look like we are blending into the area and appear as | is for us to look like we are blending into the area and appear as | ||
thieves or worse. | thieves or worse. | ||
- | When the | + | When you start on the search area is going to be up |
- | to the Operations Section Chief to make it efficient | + | to the Operations Section Chief to make it efficient |
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High visibility will be needed and identification too. This includes | High visibility will be needed and identification too. This includes | ||
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- | + | Field personal will need to have a SAR Coat hopefully and or a high | |
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Visibility vest and ID. No need for a kit on your back as your vehicle | Visibility vest and ID. No need for a kit on your back as your vehicle | ||
can house your 24 hour pack. Water, first aid kit and snacks would be | can house your 24 hour pack. Water, first aid kit and snacks would be | ||
good to carry on you. Clothing for the environment, radio, maps and | good to carry on you. Clothing for the environment, radio, maps and | ||
clip board, etc, will be needed. | clip board, etc, will be needed. | ||
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Overhead Team will need a command post fully stocked with local maps | Overhead Team will need a command post fully stocked with local maps | ||
that are up to date. | that are up to date. | ||
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+ | == Public Education == | ||
+ | Printed brochures from the government, local government brochures, PCSAR information possible with our next recruitment date and SAR course, bags to hang on door knobs with pamphlets in. |