Emergency Management

The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Emergency Management has been established to serve and support all Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta.

The Treaty 8 First Nation of Alberta have recently created a Emergency Management Coordinator to work with 22 of the 24 Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, the Director's of Emergency Management (DEM'S) of each First Nation and provide and support the local needs of Leadership and the Communities in all aspects of Emergency Management and the 4 pillars of Emergency Management.

Mitigation

Activities that reduce possible risks to health, property, environment or the economy from potential hazards.

Preparedness Planning

Activities, programs and systems developed before a major emergency that is used to support and enhance prevention, response, and recovery.

Response

Activities that address immediate and short-term effects of an incident.

Recovery

Activities and programs designed to restore affected lands and property to pre-emergency condition.

Communication

Communication and cooperation with supporting agencies for resources, assistance, and guidance in the context of emergency management.

Emergency Management Agreement

This section relates to the agreement between AEMA and ISC to deliver emergency management services on reserve.

The Treaty Emergency Management program is to build an understanding of the current effectiveness of emergency management programming, position Treaty 8 to advocate for change and long-term corrective action, and identify the supports and Local impacts on the Treaty 8 First Nations and how to improve emergency management programming. The Treaty 8 Emergency Management program can help in responses and subsequent recommended actions in the areas of emergency mitigation, preparedness planning, response, recovery, and communication.

Treaty 8 Disaster Emergency Management Contacts