Emergency Response Plan

Emergency Response Plan
Algonquin Park Services: 705 633 5577
Read in case of emergency
Arden Atherton &Amanda Doyle

Risk Management
Algonquin College
Table of Contents
Emergency contact list for group on

trail.3
Emergency contact list for group off
trail....4
Team member emergency
contacts.4-5
Emergency/Urgent/useful contacts for
group..5-6
Itinerary
.6-7
Daily response
plan
..7-8
Nearest hospital &
directions...
.9
Hazards assessment
route/location.10
Hazards assessment-canoe
trip..11-14
Hazards assessment-hiking
trip..14-15
Emergency contact list for group while ON trail:

Contact numbers in descending order:
Description
Reason
Telephone #
EMS
Emergency
911
Ontario Provincial Police
Emergency and or
general inquires
1-888-310-1122
Ambulance
Emergency
613-756-3090
St Francis Memorial
Hospital, Barrys Bay
Emergency
613-756-3044
Ontario Poison Control
Emergency
1-800-268-9017
Telehealth Ontario
Health advice and

general information
1-866-797-0000
Algonquin Park
Administrative office
General park
information
613-637-2780
In emergency event be prepared to answer these questions:
Team member description

Team whereabouts (emergency contacts)
Current team update
Emergency Contact List for group while OFF trail

Contact numbers in descending order:
Description
Reason
Telephone #
EMS
Emergency
911
Emergency and or
general inquiries
1-888-310-1122
St Francis Memorial
Emergency
(613) 756-3044
Hospital, Barrys Bay
Park Services
General Inquiries
705-633-5572
In emergency event be prepared to answer these questions
Team member description

Team whereabouts (emergency contacts)
Current team update
Team Member Emergency Contacts

After dealing with immediate emergency and the appropriate services have been
called, contact these following emergency contacts if necessary:
Group Member
Contact #1
Contact #2
Contact #3
Arden Atherton
Tina Atherton
Mother
905-688-6054
Mike Doyle
Father
647-195-4461
Devon Atherton
Sister
647-049-6879
Angela Larsen
Mother
519-216-3666
Mike Atherton
Step father
416-532-3906
Abbey Williamson
Friend
245-764-7259
Amanda Doyle
Emergency/Urgent/Useful Contacts For Group

Description
Reason
Telephone #
EMS
Emergency
911
Emergency and or
general inquires
1-888-310-1122
Ambulance
Emergency
(613) 756-3090
St Francis Memorial
Hospital , Barrys Bay
Emergency
(613) 756-3044
Ontario Poison Control
Emergency
1-800-268-9017
Telehealth Ontario
Health advice and

general information
1-866-797-0000
Algonquin Park
Administrative office
General park
information
(613) 637-2780
Wendy Tredmore
(Managing Owner)
General inquiries,
information
613-735-2556
Algonquin Park Visiting

Center
General information
(613) 637-2138
Park Services
General inquiries
705-633-5572
Fred Nelson
(Business owner)
General inquiries,
emergencies
-Work Tel. 613-232-7854

ext. 8759
-Home Tel. 819-6389854
-Cell 819-256-8745
Barron Canyon Bed and

Breakfast
General inquiries
Tel. 613-735-8947
Fax. 613-735-8246
Itinerary
Group itinerary for Madawaska white water canoe trip
This is challenging day of class 2-3 white water with it being higher in the spring
and boney in the summer. This trip is for clients mostly 40-70 and some families.
July 2nd 2015

8am board the shuttle to Madawaska River
8:30 put in at south of Whitney old logging road
12:30 have a picnic lunch on the river
4:00 take out along major lake road.
Group itinerary for day hike

This hike is for clients of the B+B and is an activity they can do all year round.
July 3rd 2015

9am Shuttle to centennial ridge trail
9:15 start interpretive hike

12:30 have a picnic lunch on the trail
3:00 take out along centennial ridge trail
Daily response plan

If there is a vehicle collision
1. Activate EMS and local police department (Found on contact list above).
2. Call the Bed and breakfast and report the situation
3. Deal with incident
4. Call CAA for help
5. Get another shuttle to transport the clients back in uninjured.
6. Update the bed and breakfast
If there is vehicle problems
1.
2.
3.
4.
Contact CAA
Call bed and breakfast
Transport clients to destination
Update bed and breakfast
In Case Of Emergency
1. Call 911 (EMS) or 705 633 5577 (Algonquin National Park Service) using
the satellite phone at first possible opportunity
2. Call the bed and breakfast to let them know about the situation
No table of contents entries found.3. If victims injuries require
evacuation and transportation to the hospital, at least one team member
follow victim to the hospital in helicopter or in ambulance
4. Escort the rest of the clients out
7. Call and update the bed and breakfast
Non-Emergency Medical Problems
1. Assess injury/medical problem
2. Treat injury/medical problem according to WFR standards
3. Call the Bed and Breakfast and report the injury/medical problem using
the satellite phone or cell phone if there is coverage
4. If continuation of trip in full is undesired/impossible, take a short cut out

5. Continue to the shuttle and take only the victim to St Francis memorial
hospital
6. shuttle the rest of the clients back to the bed and breakfast
7. Update the bed and breakfast of the situation using cell phone or satellite
phone to update on current situation
Nearest Hospital
Hazard Assessment:
Route / Location:
Legend:
Probability
Severity
Unlikely=1
Minor=1
Possible=2
Moderate=2
Likely=3
Severe=3
Guaranteed=4
Catastrophic=4
White water canoe day trip
Drowning
Minor
Moderate
Severe
Catastrophic
Guaranteed
Severity
Likely
Possible
Hazardous
(objective
and
subjective)
Unlikely
Probability
Prevention,
Control &
Mitigation
Strategies
-Each client
will receive
PFDs that
have been
properly
fitted and
worn
correctly
-Identifying
non
swimmers
before going
on the water
-Appropriate
Hypothermia
Moving and
handling
boats and
equipment
Sharp objects
in access
routes
Adverse
weather /
river
conditions
client to
guide ratio
-Readily
available
throw bags
-Guides
trained in
swift water
rescue
-Appropriate
clothing
-Trip leaders
aware of
prevailing
weather
conditions
and are able
to cancel
activity if
need be
-Emergency
equipment
available
-Coordinated
lifting
techniques
-Clients will
be taught
how to
effectively
lift and carry
a canoe
safely
-Footwear
worn at all
times
-Check area
before
entering
-Guides
assess likely
conditions
-Check
weather
forecast prior
-Risk
assessment
Boats
separated
Infection from
waterborne
disease
Guide
incapacitated
Canoe
flipping
continued
throughout
seasons
-Trip leader
keeps all
boats in
sight at all
times as
much as
possible
-Effective
communicati
on methods
used
between
paddlers
-Clean and
cover cuts
before and
after being in
the water
-Clean wet
suits (if
used) before
and after
activity
-Shower
after activity
-More than
one guide
-Throw rope
readily
available
-Guides keep
a close eye
on one
another at all
times
-Participants
briefed on
flip
procedure
-Guides
aware of
clients
location after
flipping
Entrapment
in vegetation
and rocks
-Clients
canoe skills
are
adequate,
put weaker
paddlers
with stronger
paddlers
-Participants
taught how
to swim in
white water
and identify
rock hazards
-Participants
sitting in
boat
properly
Hiking day trip

Minor
Moderate
Serve
Catastrophic
Guaranteed
Severity
Likely
Possible
Hazardous
(objective
and
subjective)
Unlikely
Probabilty
Prevention,
Control &
Mitigation
Strategies
Hot weather
-dress
appropriately
-wear
sunscreen
Cold weather
-dress
appropriately
-Check
Falling
objects
Exposure
Slips, trips
and falls
2
Over exertion
Crossing/walk
ing near river
Animal Bites
Dehydration
Blisters/
Chafing
Car accident
Car
Breakdown
4
1
1
4
weather
conditions
-be aware of
what you are
walking
under. Avoid
lose rocks or
dead trees
-Keep on
time
-Make sure
everyone is
dressed for
the weather
-knowing the
route
-carrying a
FA kit
-Take breaks
-change
route if
needed
-monitor the
area
-Avoid these
areas
-Monitor
bites
-close bags
-use
repellent
-take breaks
-remind to
drink water
-carry
moleskin or
-Drive safe
-follow rules
of the road
-have the car
checked
monthly

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Algonquin Park Services: 705 633 5577

Read in case of emergency

Arden Atherton &Amanda Doyle

Emergency contact list for group on

Emergency contact list for group while ON trail:

Ontario Provincial Police

Ontario Poison Control

Health advice and

In emergency event be prepared to answer these questions:

Team member description

Emergency Contact List for group while OFF trail

Ontario Provincial Police

Hospital, Barrys Bay

In emergency event be prepared to answer these questions

Team member description

Team Member Emergency Contacts

Emergency/Urgent/Useful Contacts For Group

Ontario Provincial Police

Ontario Poison Control

Health advice and

Algonquin Park Visiting

-Work Tel. 613-232-7854

Barron Canyon Bed and

July 2nd 2015

Group itinerary for day hike

July 3rd 2015

9:15 start interpretive hike

Daily response plan

4. If continuation of trip in full is undesired/impossible, take a short cut out

White water canoe day trip

Hiking day trip

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