City of Grande Prairie (GPREP)

GPREP Enrolled Members Invited to Observe!

GPREP Enrolled Members have been invited to attend an upcoming two-day Functional Emergency Management Exercise hosted by Pembina Pipeline Corporation in Grande Prairie! This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a large-scale industrial emergency response, see the Incident Command System (ICS) in action, and learn alongside experienced emergency management professionals and regional partners.

The exercise will simulate a pipeline rupture west of Grande Prairie, resulting in a propane release and condensate spill. The scenario begins approximately eight hours after the initial incident, with emergency response teams working from an off-site Incident Command Post (ICP) to manage the ongoing response. Participants will be working through challenges such as incident stabilization, public safety, coordination with regional stakeholders, planning for residents to safely return to the affected area, and managing impacts to the community.

Why Attend?

GPREP members are welcome to attend as observers, regardless of their level of emergency management experience! This is a valuable opportunity to see how an ICP operates during a complex emergency, observe different ICS positions and sections in action, and gain a better understanding of how industry, municipalities, first responders, and other agencies work together.

Whether you're new to emergency management or have years of experience, observing exercises like this can help build your knowledge, confidence, and familiarity with the processes used during real emergencies. It's also a great chance to make connections with regional partners and bring new ideas and experiences back to GPREP.

Attendance & Lunch

• Wed, Oct 14 (0830-4:30pm)
• Thurs, Oct 15 (0830-4:30pm)
• Pomeroy Hotel, Grande Prairie

This is a two-day exercise, and GPREP members are welcome to attend either one day or both days, depending on their availability. Lunch will be provided by Pembina.

GPREP is very appreciative of opportunities like this and of partners such as Pembina who welcome regional collaboration and shared learning. These experiences help strengthen relationships, build regional emergency management capacity, and better prepare us to work together when emergencies occur.

What Do I Need to Bring?

Just bring yourself, a notebook, and a willingness to learn! Upon arrival at the Pomeroy Hotel, all GPREP observers will be required to sign in and will be provided with an observer vest. No special equipment or preparation is needed. Additional details and instructions will be shared with registered participants closer to the exercise date.

We encourage our GPREP members to take advantage of this opportunity and hope you'll join us!

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