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Mock multi-vehicle collision gives Brant first responders valuable emergency response practice
County of Brant, ON – On October 19, 2023, the County of Brant Emergency Operations Centre team took part in an annual emergency exercise.
The simulated incident was a major collision along Highway 403, caused by heavy fog and rain. As part of the day's activities, a reception centre was created at the Brant Sports Complex to offer assistance to those stranded at the scene, and a mock press conference was held.
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The exercise included County of Brant Mayor David Bailey and staff, the County of Brant Fire Department, Brant-Brantford Paramedics, as well as representatives from OPP, Brant County Health Unit and the Grand
River Conservation Authority
“Planning for an emergency is incredibly important for County Council and staff. These exercises not only allow us to practice but also assist us in finding areas that we may need to improve,” said Mayor David Bailey. “If an emergency happens, we want to be able to provide the best support to our community Having the tools, knowledge and training to assist can make all of the difference.”
“I am very proud of the Emergency Operations Centre team,” said County of Brant’s Chief Administrative Officer, Alison Newton. “These exercises can be challenging at times, but they ultimately bring staff members together in support of a common goal I have full confidence in our team’s 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 To learn more about Emergency Planning in the County of Brant visit www.brant.ca/EmergencyPlanning
Mayor David Bailey holds a mock press conference as part of an annual emergency preparedness exercise the County’s Emergency Operations Centre team executed on October 19th . The simulated incident was a major collision along Highway 403, caused by heavy fog and rain. As part of the day's activities, a reception centre was created at the Brant Sports Complex to offer assistance to those stranded at the scene, and a mock press conference was held.
