Thursday, July 9, 2009

Fire and Emergency Services Plan

The City of Kenora has a massive new emergency plan.

A final draft of the 130 page document was presented to Kenora citycouncil this week.

Kenora's chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Warren Brinkman saysthey will be providing copies of the plan to other agencies throughout the community.

Brinkman says the plan outlines every emergency scenario, including what to do during a pandemic.

He adds that while the city has a role to play in any major outbreak, it will be following the lead of the Northwestern Health Unit.