The City of Armstrong is pleased to announce the addition of Emergency Management Planning as an objective in the 2022 Strategic Plan.
The new objective formalizes emergency response initiatives as a Council priority in an effort to strengthen the City’s preparedness, response and recovery in critical situations. The primary considerations for the 2022 Strategic Plan Emergency Management Planning objectives include the establishment of a dedicated Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in the new City Hall, creation of City Hall Emergency Response and Safety Plans, development of a community Emergency Evacuation plan and the completion of a White Rock Lake wildfire After Action Review. The After Action Review will assist staff and Council with future emergency response planning preparedness and strengthen the City’s Emergency Support Services and EOC operations. The City will be hosting a public-information meeting during Emergency Preparedness week in May.
“An emergency is never planned but we must be as prepared as we can be for any event and this process will ensure that we are ready,” said Mayor of Armstrong Chris Pieper.
“This is a further commitment from Council that shows that they are invested in ensuring that the City is taking steps to mitigate risk, are prepared and responsive to emergencies and are taking steps to pre-invests in recovery needs before incidents occur,” furthered Community Services Manager Warren Smith.
Council reviewed the 2022 Strategic Plan during the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, March 21st. The newly updated Strategic Plan also includes objectives pertaining to affordable housing, economic development, public infrastructure such as roads, sewer, and stormwater, and updating several key planning bylaws, such as the Official Community Plan, Zoning and Building bylaws. The plan guides municipal operations and is used for assessing progress and results for success during Council’s term.
