Emergency / Disaster Management

Alberta Health Services - Corporate Services


Description
Emergency / Disaster Management (E/DM) is a division within Provincial Population & Public Health (PPPH) that focuses on effectively preparing for and managing emergencies and disasters as well as collaboratively supporting business / service continuity and recovery efforts.

Core functions of the Division include:

  • collaborating with zones, corporate and provincial portfolios to lead risk assessment, emergency and continuity planning, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts
  • supporting the implementation of site-specific emergency response codes and plans, site recovery plans and enterprise-wide departmental business continuity plans
  • managing the AHS strategic incident management network of command centres including the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre, five Zone Emergency Operations Centres, and multiple site / service command posts
  • supporting design / development and sustainment of the Incident Management Operating System (IMOS)
  • facilitate the planning for recovery and continuity of critical business, facilities, equipment, and supplies, staffing and technology services in the event of a disruption
  • providing 24 / 7 on-call support and serving as the AHS single point of contact for external agencies for emergencies / disasters
  • facilitating post incident/exercise reviews, identifying areas for improvement, preparing reports detailing outcomes and actions for consideration, and tracking action items to closure
  • designing, delivering, and participating in internal exercises and tests and multi-agency exercises with municipalities and industry partners
  • standardizing and developing all E/DM and BCM education and training materials, online and in-person
  • engaging with government and community partners to support planning and preparedness activities, build relationships and processes to support inter-agency operability during an emergency, disaster, or disruption
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: See below, This service coordinates Alberta Health Service emergency/disaster response and does not interact directly with the public.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
587-773-1265
Email
emergencydisaster.management@albertahealthservices.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 5, 2024
Address
10004 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5J 0K1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM