March 3, 2016 – The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) has recognized the City of Thunder Bay for again achieving compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and regulations for 2015.
"The safety of our community is paramount," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "One way to increase that safety is to ensure the City is prepared in case of an emergency and is compliant with the applicable legislation and regulations. Congratulations to our strong leadership team on all of their proactive hard work."
In a letter from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Operations Manager of Field and Advisory Services Art Booth stated, "You are to be congratulated on your municipality’s efforts in achieving compliance in 2015."
"The Act lays out 15 regulations that must be achieved to attain compliance certification including everything from completion of community risk profiles to training and exercising the Municipal Emergency Control Group, to review of critical infrastructure and emergency response plans," said Norm Gale, City Manager.
