Province to consult on Emergency Management Act
Apr 4, 2018 | 7:47 AM
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EDMONTON- The Notley government has introduced legislation to better define roles and responsibilities for decision-makers when natural disaster strikes.
It’s in response to recent catastrophic events in Alberta, including, the 2011 Slave Lake wildfires, the 2013 southern Alberta floods and the wildfire in 2016 that forced thousands of people from their homes in Fort McMurray.
The proposed changes will also provide minimum emergency management training for elected officials and others.
Other proposed changes to the act would:
