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Enhance home safety with fire extinguishers
When a fire starts, every second counts. Fire a certified professional if the unit is used. the kitchen and garage. The National Fire
extinguishers can help save lives when used Know how to use it: All fire extinguishers Protection Association (NPFA) recommends
quickly and effectively, making them an include instructions on proper usage. But, more placing fire extinguishers close to room exits so
important part of maintaining a safe home for than 70 per cent of owners say that they would that you can discharge it and quickly escape if
you and your family. not feel comfortable actually operating one. the fire cannot be controlled.
Follow these tips on placement and usage to Providing a user-friendly solution, the First Alert Know when to go. Combating small fires with
help ensure you are properly prepared in case of Fire Spray features a lightweight, simple spray an extinguisher is one component of a fire
emergency: can design and is an effective supplemental response plan, but the primary goal should be
Compare features. Select home fire
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE extinguishers that feature a metal valve and device for common household fires. The point- safe escape. A fire extinguisher is no substitute
and-spray technology provides users with more
for having – and regularly practicing – a home
trigger, which offer the durability of commercial- control. Plus, there are no pins to pull or levers to fire escape plan and ensuring properly
Professional Digital
Professional Digital PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE grade extinguishers, as well as an easy-to-read squeeze, so users can put out fires fast. functioning smoke alarms are installed
throughout the home, one on each level and in
Keep it in reach: When seconds count, having
colour-coded gauge for accurate measurement.
Passport System
Passport System Remember, a fire extinguisher that has been an extinguisher nearby is crucial for rapid every bedroom, to provide early detection.
discharged is no longer safe to reuse. Consider
response. Place one on every floor and in key
www.newscanada.com
photos ready
photos ready rechargeable devices, which can be recharged by rooms where there is higher risk for fires, such as
in minutes
in minutes
Youth Council joins Town to discuss draft Emergency Management Bylaw
while you wait... by Cassie Kushniruk
while you wait...
prepare for?”
Schram stated, “A good example, and one that said, “For section 12.4, it says that Council must
identify the emergency, but if the Emergency
During Town Council's December 10 Committee is maybe our biggest risk, is a wildfire. If there Advisory Committee only had three or so
of the Whole meeting, Edson's 2019/2020 Youth is a fire happening in a forest district of the members, how would the entire council know how
Council had the opportunity to participate in a County and moving into Edson …our plan will to identify the nature of the emergency?”
joint discussion concerning the draft Emergency kick in and identify the key decisions that will Schram replied that the Emergency Advisory
Management Bylaw. have to be made to deal with that.” Committee is designed to focus more on the
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Emergency Management Bylaw to do an updating State of Local Emergency', Mayor Zahara planning aspects of the administration plans. “The
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“What we're presenting to Council is a draft
With regards to the section 'Declaration of a
Advisory Committee will not have a lot of
of our existing bylaw, which is dated back to 10+
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson years,” explained Director of Protective Services pointed out sections 12.1 and 12.4, which working jurisdiction when the actual emergency
5
dictate that 'a state of local emergency can be
happens; it will be more the role of Council,” he
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Alan Schram.
declared by the Mayor or Town Manager' and
said.
The Emergency Management Act provides the
With these recommendations from Council and
T
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor legislative framework for local and provincial 'When of state of local emergency is declared, Youth Council, this draft bylaw will be presented
Council must identify the nature of the
management of emergencies and disasters.
emergency and the area in town where it exists'.
at another Committee meeting in the New Year
In 2018, the Provincial Government conducted a
review of the Emergency Management Act, which “How do those two things work together?” he before being presented for final decision.
asked.
led to the development of the Local Authority
Schram replied, “The
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Emergency Management Regulation. This declaration is something
regulation will come into effect on January 1,
2020. “This is an appropriate time to update our that Council has to do.
Once you make that
Professional Digital Emergency Management Bylaw to reflect those declaration, you can
changes and the roles and responsibilities,”
define that declaration
Passport System Schram said. by saying it is very
The Local Authority Emergency Management
photos ready Regulation provides direction on emergency specific to a portion of
town.”
management roles and responsibilities and the
CAO Mike Derricott
in minutes requirements of municipalities to plan and prepare added, “One of the
for the safety of their community.
while you wait... the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, it things that jurisdictions
After a recent review of the Town's program with
have experienced is
was revealed that their current Emergency often you want to make
a response as
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T Management Bylaw required some updates to immediately as possible,
reflect the new requirements of the Regulation. and declaring a State of
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Key areas of the revised Bylaw include council Local Emergency is a
responsibilities, the role and responsibility of the
critical component of
780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 Emergency Advisory Committee , the role and allowing certain things
D
responsibility of the Emergency Management
to happen. The
Agency, the role of the DEM, training, and the requirement to get all of
Declaration of State of Local Emergency. Council together has
The new draft bylaw was presented to Council been cumbersome in
for review during this time. other jurisdictions when
Mayor Kevin Zahara commented, “Section 5.2 they've come up against
[of the draft bylaw] says that the 'Emergency something. I think the
Advisory Committee shall consist of two council intent of that is to give
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE members and the Director of Emergency flexibility for that
Professional Digital Passport System photos Management'. Is this something that came from process to be enacted as
the province? Two council members does not
ready in minutes while you wait... quickly and as easily as
seem sufficient to me. With something like this, I possible.”
think that whoever is the mayor at the time should Councillor Troy
be part of this as they're going to be the main Sorenson noted, “I find
communication point for emergencies to it a little weird that, for
communities.” instance, the mayor and
Schram replied that this specific section was only [CAO] could declare a
recommending a minimum of two council [State of Local
members to sit on the Committee, and that Emergency] and then it's
Administration would entertain whatever Council Council's job to define
deems appropriate. the nature and area of it
Youth Councillor Maggy Woelfing asked, and then communicate
“Could you give us an example of an emergency it.”
that would happen in Edson that we would have to Youth Councillor
Andrew Vander Haeghe
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T he WeeklyANCHOR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Enhance home safety with fire extinguishers
When a fire starts, every second counts. Fire a certified professional if the unit is used. the kitchen and garage. The National Fire
extinguishers can help save lives when used Know how to use it: All fire extinguishers Protection Association (NPFA) recommends
quickly and effectively, making them an include instructions on proper usage. But, more placing fire extinguishers close to room exits so
important part of maintaining a safe home for than 70 per cent of owners say that they would that you can discharge it and quickly escape if
you and your family. not feel comfortable actually operating one. the fire cannot be controlled.
Follow these tips on placement and usage to Providing a user-friendly solution, the First Alert Know when to go. Combating small fires with
help ensure you are properly prepared in case of Fire Spray features a lightweight, simple spray an extinguisher is one component of a fire
emergency: can design and is an effective supplemental response plan, but the primary goal should be
Compare features. Select home fire
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE extinguishers that feature a metal valve and device for common household fires. The point- safe escape. A fire extinguisher is no substitute
and-spray technology provides users with more
for having – and regularly practicing – a home
trigger, which offer the durability of commercial- control. Plus, there are no pins to pull or levers to fire escape plan and ensuring properly
Professional Digital
Professional Digital PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE grade extinguishers, as well as an easy-to-read squeeze, so users can put out fires fast. functioning smoke alarms are installed
throughout the home, one on each level and in
Keep it in reach: When seconds count, having
colour-coded gauge for accurate measurement.
Passport System
Passport System Remember, a fire extinguisher that has been an extinguisher nearby is crucial for rapid every bedroom, to provide early detection.
discharged is no longer safe to reuse. Consider
response. Place one on every floor and in key
www.newscanada.com
photos ready
photos ready rechargeable devices, which can be recharged by rooms where there is higher risk for fires, such as
in minutes
in minutes
Youth Council joins Town to discuss draft Emergency Management Bylaw
while you wait... by Cassie Kushniruk
while you wait...
prepare for?”
Schram stated, “A good example, and one that said, “For section 12.4, it says that Council must
identify the emergency, but if the Emergency
During Town Council's December 10 Committee is maybe our biggest risk, is a wildfire. If there Advisory Committee only had three or so
of the Whole meeting, Edson's 2019/2020 Youth is a fire happening in a forest district of the members, how would the entire council know how
Council had the opportunity to participate in a County and moving into Edson …our plan will to identify the nature of the emergency?”
joint discussion concerning the draft Emergency kick in and identify the key decisions that will Schram replied that the Emergency Advisory
Management Bylaw. have to be made to deal with that.” Committee is designed to focus more on the
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor Emergency Management Bylaw to do an updating State of Local Emergency', Mayor Zahara planning aspects of the administration plans. “The
T
“What we're presenting to Council is a draft
With regards to the section 'Declaration of a
Advisory Committee will not have a lot of
of our existing bylaw, which is dated back to 10+
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson years,” explained Director of Protective Services pointed out sections 12.1 and 12.4, which working jurisdiction when the actual emergency
5
dictate that 'a state of local emergency can be
happens; it will be more the role of Council,” he
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Alan Schram.
declared by the Mayor or Town Manager' and
said.
The Emergency Management Act provides the
With these recommendations from Council and
T
780-723-578780-723-5787
7 The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor legislative framework for local and provincial 'When of state of local emergency is declared, Youth Council, this draft bylaw will be presented
Council must identify the nature of the
management of emergencies and disasters.
emergency and the area in town where it exists'.
at another Committee meeting in the New Year
In 2018, the Provincial Government conducted a
review of the Emergency Management Act, which “How do those two things work together?” he before being presented for final decision.
asked.
led to the development of the Local Authority
Schram replied, “The
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Emergency Management Regulation. This declaration is something
regulation will come into effect on January 1,
2020. “This is an appropriate time to update our that Council has to do.
Once you make that
Professional Digital Emergency Management Bylaw to reflect those declaration, you can
changes and the roles and responsibilities,”
define that declaration
Passport System Schram said. by saying it is very
The Local Authority Emergency Management
photos ready Regulation provides direction on emergency specific to a portion of
town.”
management roles and responsibilities and the
CAO Mike Derricott
in minutes requirements of municipalities to plan and prepare added, “One of the
for the safety of their community.
while you wait... the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, it things that jurisdictions
After a recent review of the Town's program with
have experienced is
was revealed that their current Emergency often you want to make
a response as
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T Management Bylaw required some updates to immediately as possible,
reflect the new requirements of the Regulation. and declaring a State of
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson Key areas of the revised Bylaw include council Local Emergency is a
responsibilities, the role and responsibility of the
critical component of
780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 Emergency Advisory Committee , the role and allowing certain things
D
responsibility of the Emergency Management
to happen. The
Agency, the role of the DEM, training, and the requirement to get all of
Declaration of State of Local Emergency. Council together has
The new draft bylaw was presented to Council been cumbersome in
for review during this time. other jurisdictions when
Mayor Kevin Zahara commented, “Section 5.2 they've come up against
[of the draft bylaw] says that the 'Emergency something. I think the
Advisory Committee shall consist of two council intent of that is to give
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE members and the Director of Emergency flexibility for that
Professional Digital Passport System photos Management'. Is this something that came from process to be enacted as
the province? Two council members does not
ready in minutes while you wait... quickly and as easily as
seem sufficient to me. With something like this, I possible.”
think that whoever is the mayor at the time should Councillor Troy
be part of this as they're going to be the main Sorenson noted, “I find
communication point for emergencies to it a little weird that, for
communities.” instance, the mayor and
Schram replied that this specific section was only [CAO] could declare a
recommending a minimum of two council [State of Local
members to sit on the Committee, and that Emergency] and then it's
Administration would entertain whatever Council Council's job to define
deems appropriate. the nature and area of it
Youth Councillor Maggy Woelfing asked, and then communicate
“Could you give us an example of an emergency it.”
that would happen in Edson that we would have to Youth Councillor
Andrew Vander Haeghe
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
T
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