coordinated safety response team csrt a multi-agency approach

Coordinated Safety Response Team

CSRT

A Multi-Agency Approach

Formation of the Team Building Regulations –

deployment of dedicated resources (Safety Response Unit)

Determining agencies First CSRT meetings

Establishment of issuesDiscuss Strategies

Determining Team Members…

Calgary Police Service ALERT – Green Team South ALERT – Safer Communities &

Neighborhoods Alberta Health Services City of Calgary – Animal & Bylaw

Services City of Calgary – Building

Regulations (SRU)

CSRT – dismantled MGOs

Dangers (Physical):• Negative Impacts including growth of mould on walls, floors and

ceilings• The weakening of structural components and surfaces due to high

humidity levels• Impaired air quality due to the presence of mould and chemical

residues.• A large hole cored through the foundation wall that exposes the

premises to penetration of water.


Dangers (Physical):• The continuing potential for poor air quality due to the presence of

mould and chemical residues that will affect the health and safety of occupants.

• Exposed electrical wiring creating the potential for electrical shock• The state of disarray of the premises and unsanitary conditions• Alterations to the mechanical system


Dangers (Situational):• Criminal activity after the “bust”• Vagrants use of structure• Entry by juveniles• Local criminals using house as base of operations• Increased call volumes for Police and Bylaw• Increased likelihood of a fire occurring• Increased likelihood of a fire fighter being injured• Decreased property values• Property sold “as is” and not remediated

• Fires in vacant buildings are more likely to have been intentionally set than other structure fires.

• Forty-three percent of reported vacant building fires during this period were intentionally set, compared to 10% of structure fires overall.

• Vacant buildings accounted for 25% of all intentionally set structure fires. • Vacant building fires pose a threat to firefighters. • During the ten-year period 1998-2007, a total of 15 firefighters were fatally

injured at the scene of vacant structure fires. • On average, 4,500 firefighters were injured at vacant building fires

annually during 2003-2006. • These account for 13% of the reported firefighter injuries incurred at

structure fires per year during this period.

NFPA Report – Fires in Vacant Buildings

NFPA Report – Fires in Vacant Buildings

October 31, 2011 – Vacant Building Fire

Early Strategies Review of Current State (UPI

information) Stakeholder meetings

Mortgage holders Property Mgmt Companies Remediators and Environmental consultants Insurance providers

CSRT mail-out (Jan. 2011)

CSRT Cover Letter…To: OWNER of ____________________________.

Your property was used for the purpose of a marijuana grow operation and has therefore been dismantled by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) Green Team South.

Please carefully read the following information that has been prepared by: The Calgary Police Service, Alberta Health Services, City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services and the City of Calgary Building Regulations. These agencies are members of the newly formed Coordinated Safety Response Team (CSRT), a team dedicated to providing safe and liveable communities for the citizens of Calgary.Read each document thoroughly to ensure you completely understand the implications of the information presented.

The City of Calgary SAFETY CODES OFFICER’S NOTICE outlines the specific requirements of your Environmental Restoration Permit.

The intent of this information package is to make you aware of the safety risks you are posing to the community and to ensure that you remediate your property within a reasonable time.

It is critically important that you act now by contacting the Coordinated Safety Response Team to begin the remediation process.

New Approach – Unsafe Green Blitz launch point

(Sept 27/11) Fencing, securing, and

placarding Use of the Municipal

Government Act (MGA) Order use

Next Steps…

Address Date of Dismantlement Status MGA Order No.

27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-0032







27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced (September 29, 2011) MGA2011-030

28-Sep-11 Placard and fenced MGA2011-022



28-Sep-11 Not Fenced or Placard Outdoor grow No order required MGA2011-021

28-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced (October 7, 2011) MGA2011-020

28-Sep-11 Not Fenced or Placard 8 plants no order required MGA2011-019

28-Sep-11 fenced on 29th MGA2011-025

28-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced (fence provided by owner) MGA2011-037

04-Oct-11 fenced and placard MGA2011-033

CSRT – Green Blitz activities

WHY???• Protect the community• Raise awareness of the

unsafe nature of the property

• Gain control of the site to ensure:• no unauthorized

entry• authorized

remediation is completed

CSRT – Signage

Process:• MGO dismantled• MGA Order prepared, copy

sent to owner and mortgage holder(s)

• MGA Order placed on site• Structure secured (entry

doors boarded), fenced, and signage placed.

• Cost placed on Tax RollEarly findings:• Community members call in

for information and to report activity

• 2 comments on the fence to date (unsightly)

• Owners are using the contact information

CSRT – Signage

CSR - Automated Response E-mail Notification - DO NOT REPLY

Activity: Email DBA Safety Unit - Close SR SR NUMBER: SR TYPE: DBA - Grow Op Notice SR LOCATION: SR COMMENTS:

The details of the call are as below:

1. Is the call regarding "Do Not Enter" sign placed on location advising contact CSRT (Coordinated Safety Response Team) at 3-1-1? Yes

2. What is the nature of your concern? More information required

3. Type of Caller: OWNER or AGENT OF PROPERTY

4. Additional Information: Caller is the owner of this rental property. Caller is wondering what the next step is after this has been locked up

5. Caller has been told: CSRT will be notified by email with all the details of the incident.

---------------------------------------- Caller's Contact Details: Name: Address: Phone #: Email:

Activity: Email DBA Safety Unit - Close SR Activity Assigned To: Review, Safety Response Activity Created Date: Activity Details: ------------- END OF MESSAGE - THANK YOU FROM 3-1-1--------------

3-1-1

Moving Forward… Continue with current strategies

Securing dismantled MGA Order issuance Medical MGO inspections

Implement ERP change Engage stakeholders Bldg. Regs-SRU to add resources

coordinated safety response team csrt a multi-agency approach

Documents

fenced mga2011

fenced fence

vacant buildings slide

vacant building fires

csrt signage slide

strategies slide

placard outdoor

owner mga2011