County of Brant Emergency Operations Centre team participated in its annual emergency training exercise on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
The simulated incident involved a flood scenario impacting downtown Paris, Glen Morris, and Onondaga. As part of the exercise, a Reception Centre was established at the Brant Sports Complex to assist evacuees, and a Customer Contact Centre and Incident Command Post were also initiated. A mock press conference was held the following day.
“Emergency training events are essential for County Council and staff,” said David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant. “They allow us to practice real-life scenarios and understand our roles in the event of an emergency. Through this training, we gained the knowledge and tools needed to support our community if a crisis occurs.”
“This year’s event gave us the opportunity to put a potential real-life scenario into action,” said Alison Newton, Chief Administrative Officer and Emergency Operations Centre Commander for the County of Brant. “We are fortunate to have two rivers running through Brant, but their presence makes training like this essential. I am very proud of how our Emergency Operations Centre team worked together, and I have full confidence in our ability to handle an emergency.”
The County of Brant is required under the Ontario Regulation 380/04 to engage in annual emergency training. Undertaking an annual exercise and having key personnel participating in training is a key component of being prepared and building Brant’s resiliency.
