MARCH 18, 2020
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Town of Vegreville Ready to Respond to Emergencies Michelle Pinon New Advertiser
The importance of an emergency response plan cannot be underscored. With the outbreak of the coronavirus, it could play a pivotal role for the Town of Vegreville. “The town’s MEP is important to residents as it guides how the town will respond to events that pose a risk to our residents,” said Phil Rowe, Community Services Director for the Town of Vegreville. “The MEP outlines the roles and responsibilities of members of our organization in the event of an emergency. It encompasses all major incidents that affect the community,
including pandemics. The town is prepared to implement any portion of the MEP when necessary.” He went onto say the town is not implementing the MEP at this time. “The Province of Alberta is the authority on this matter, so we are following their lead and assisting in every way that we can. The Town of Vegreville will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure our vital services remain available to residents.
