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.
CSRT – dismantled MGOs
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
CSRT – dismantled MGOs
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 MGA2011-024
27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-027
27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-029
27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-031
27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-023
27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-026
27-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced (September 29, 2011) MGA2011-030
28-Sep-11 Placard and fenced MGA2011-022
28-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-018
28-Sep-11 Placard and Fenced MGA2011-036
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
CSRT – dismantled MGOs
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