About the Peel Regional Emergency Program (PREP)
Web Site

 

This site is provided by the Region of Peel’s Emergency Management Office.

Email Andre Beauregard for more information about:

• Business continuity planning;
• Critical infrastructure;
• Emergency preparedness;
• Emergency Preparedness Week;
• Public education; or
• Other emergency management programs.

Cheryl Jamieson

Emergency Management Specialist

 

Peel Regional Emergency Program (PREP)

905-791-7800, ext. 4456

Contact Cheryl

Andrew Cooper

Emergency Management Specialist

Peel Regional Emergency Program (PREP)

905-791-7800, ext. 4437

Contact Andrew

First and foremost, the CEMC makes sure that a municipality’s program meets the legislated requirements of the Emergency Management Act, 2003.

• Works closely with municipal leaders (Mayors and Regional Councillors) and departments (Police, Ambulance, Fire, Public Works, Public Health and Social Services).
• Works cooperatively with Peel’s community leaders to make sure all municipalities and government agencies are prepared to deal with any emergency or disaster that might affect us.
• Identifies potential hazards and risks in the Region.
• Assesses critical infrastructures and prepares the emergency planning materials that will let the Region respond effectively.
• Reviews and assesses the Region’s emergency plan annually to ensure it’s not only up to date, but also accurately reflects the risks the Region faces.
• Works closely with our provincial and federal levels of government by:
  • Conducting an annual exercise to evaluate the Emergency Response Plan.
  • Identifying individuals to act as Emergency Information Staff.

As the Region’s Emergency Management Specialist, Andrew Cooper and Cheryl Jamieson:

• Are responsible for the Region’s Public Education program
• Assists the CEMC with conducting an annual exercise to evaluate the Emergency Response Plan.
• Makes presentations to the community on Emergency Management related issues.
• Coordinates Emergency Management Training for Regional staff.
• Coordinates Regional activities to support Emergency Management procedures. (e.g. Emergency Preparedness Week)

As part of the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act, all communities in Ontario must offer a public education program.

• Educate the public on emergency preparedness.
• Tell individuals what they should be doing to prepare themselves for emergency situations.
• Keep the public informed of how its local government is prepared to respond to emergencies or disasters.

By creating a culture of public safety, the Region of Peel is not only ensuring that everyone knows what to do in an emergency, but is also helping to build a disaster-resilient community.

The Emergency Co-ordinator is responsible for:

• Educating all levels of Regional employees on the Region’s Emergency Plan.
• Training Regional employees in their responsibilities under that plan.

The Emergency Co-ordinator is also responsible for educating the residents of Peel about:

• Emergency preparedness in general.
• What you can do to ensure your own safety.
• The specific hazards the Region faces and how you can protect yourself from them.

The Emergency Co-ordinator will also ensure that the public knows the status of the Region’s Emergency Management Program.