In this tightly regulated industry, maintaining a robust readiness stance is imperative to swiftly respond to emergencies that pose threats to infrastructure or public safety. Regularly conducting emergency exercises and reviewing plans underscores the commitment of both the industry and supporting agencies to remain prepared for any potential incidents that may occur.
Case Study
FortisBC
Full-scale Exercise
FortisBC organized a Full-scale Exercise on Thursday, September 22, 2022, concerning the Sun Peaks Resort propane plant. The exercise simulated a scenario where a truck collided with one of the propane tanks, leading to an uncontrolled release.
In preparation for the exercise, Ally assisted the Emergency Management team conduct a thorough review of the Incident Command System and the Sun Peaks Emergency Response Plan with participants.
The primary objective of the exercise was to effectively respond to an Emergency Response Plan activation, ensuring compliance with Environment Canada’s regulatory requirements. Additionally, it aimed to identify areas for enhancing inter-agency response capabilities.
External stakeholders included:
- FortisBC
- Sun Peaks Fire Department
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Municipality of Sun Peaks
