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Ontario Government Emergency Fuel Distribution Protocol Appendix A - Critical Infrastructure Sectors EMO has identified nine critical infrastructure sectors. The PEOC/EMO has not pre-determined the priority of these nine CI sectors. Depending on the nature of the emergency, priority will be determined at an appropriate time during a declared provincial emergency by strategic assessment C o n t i n u i t y o f G o v e r n m e n t (municipal, provincial and federal governments). Oil and Natural Gas (oil refineries, distribution and retail operations; natural gas distribution). Electricity (nuclear, hydroelectric and fossil power generation; electricity transmission and distribution). Financial Institutions (Bank of Canada, banks and trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, Province of Ontario Savings Office, interinstitution computer systems, insurance companies, mutual fund companies, stock exchanges). Food and Water (water treatment, water storage, water monitoring, water distribution, waste water and sewage treatment, food production and harvesting, food processing and distribution, food inspection and monitoring). Health (hospitals, ambulance services, pharmaceuticals, blood services, and long-term care facilities). Public Safety and Security (fire fighting, police and emergency medical services, emergency operations and evacuation centres, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Office of the Chief Coroner, military facilities, correctional facilities, search and rescue, flood and erosion control, pollution monitoring and public alerting, weather forecasting and public alerting); Telecommunications (9-1-1 communications, telephones, wireless telephones, pagers, television stations, radio stations, internet); and Transportation (highways and roads, snow removal services, railways, public transit, airports, aviation communication and navigation, port facilities, canals and shipping locks, movable bridge systems, ferries, marine communication and navigation, border controls); The preceding list is in alphabetical order and not in prioritized order. Nevertheless, it is recognized that most of the CI sectors will be unable to operate without an ongoing supply of fuel. The list is a generic guide only and not intended to provide a complete and exhaustive description of all possible essential users in each CI sector. 6
Ontario Government Emergency Fuel Distribution Protocol Appendix B - Best Practices for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators & Communities As part of the emergency planning process, communities and CIs should consider measures that can be taken in advance to mitigate the potential effects of a fuel shortage. All communities and CIs should have a robust emergency preparedness and response plan to deal with threats. Strategically located sources of auxiliary electrical power generators with adequate capacity and on-site fuel reserves can increase the robustness of continuity of operations. Ideally, communities and CIs should prepare to be self sufficient for three days as prescribed by EMO guidelines. The development of a robust business continuity plan (BCP) will enhance the operational resilience of organizations. Business Continuity Plans advance of and during a fuel supply disruption. Ensure clear and concise pre-approved messages are ready, as well as a means of communicating them to key stakeholders. Maintain emergency contact list of critical staff and stakeholders. Maintain an emergency operations centre and alternate site. Keeping a supply of critical parts / commodities to ensure continuity of service. Mutual aid, sharing resources and or expertise with other organizations. Keep details of alternative suppliers should primary supplier fail. Car sharing or alternative modes of transport for essential staff. Lodging facilities for critical staff. Information technology plan / strategy. Interdependencies with other CIs / organizations. Incident management system. Staff training and awareness. Weather or seasonal patterns that may affect BCP. Review and exercise BCP regularly. Recommendations regarding Stationary Emergency Power Generators BCP should consider and include the following: Emergency management coordinator to develop and maintain BCP. Hazard identification and risk assessment. Mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery measures / strategies. Identify all fuel supply vulnerabilities and prepare for them. Establish firm contract with fuel supplier and ensure supplier has a robust contingency plan. This could include backup power generators at retail sites and distribution terminals. Identify, prioritize and reallocate resources (including staff) to deliver only critical services and products. Reducing fuel usage and conserving where possible. Improving the resilience of service contracts and supply chain management (not just fuel but other supplies the organization needs to deliver its key services and products). Establish effective communication with staff, customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders in Generators should be properly maintained and tested under load on a regular basis. Ensure fuel quality and quantity level are maintained. CIs and communities should have a firm contract with a fuel supplier. They should ensure that their supplier understands that CIs and communities are a high priority in an emergency situation. They should also ensure their supplier has a robust contingency plan. The potential declaration of a Provincial emergency and the use of force majeure should be considered in contract discussions. CIs and communities should consider diversifying the fuel supplies for their life-safety emergency and backup generation fleet by including continuously piped natural gas from the gas utility whose service is independent of the electrical grid. Retrofitting existing diesel generators to operate on a combination of diesel and natural gas, commonly referred to as bi-fuel or dual-fuel, may be practical. Its main advantage is to extend the run-time of the stored diesel fuel inventory and thus increase 7
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