2022 Survey Results: Emergency Services Costs

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2022 Survey Results: Emergency Services Costs

Thorhild County Council is exploring other options to recover emergency services costs and is seeking residents' input.

The current Emergency Services Bylaw 16-2020 outlines steps Thorhild County takes to recover costs associated with municipal emergency services that are provided on a parcel of land within or outside Thorhild County’s boundaries.

Emergency Services charges can be applied to fire incidents, motor vehicle accidents, and false alarms.

Bylaw 16-2020 authorizes Thorhild County the discretion to issue charges relating to properties where emergency services were provided to the following:

· any person(s) contributing to a fire;

· the occupant of the parcel;

· the owner of the parcel;

· the person with control over the parcel of land; and

· the person(s) who requested emergency services.

Additional Information:
Emergency service charges vary but can exceed $100,000 for a response to a single fire-related event.

The Fire and Emergency Services Department’s 2022 operating budget currently is $797,575, and only $300,000 is recovered in fees and charges.

Survey Results:
Residents were invited to share their thoughts by participating in a short survey between June 30, 2022, and July 29, 2022. Click here to read the Resident Participant Survey Results.

tornado watch in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes This evening. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Conditions will improve later this evening. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Leduc Co. near Warburg Thorsby and Pigeon Lake, Leduc Co. near Calmar and Devon, Brazeau Co. near Drayton Valley and Breton, Co. of Wetaskiwin near Pigeon Lake, Co. of Wetaskiwin near Alder Flats and Winfield, Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley, Ponoka Co. near Crestomere)

tornado watch in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes This evening. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Conditions will improve later this evening. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole, O'Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.)

2022 Survey Results: Emergency Services Costs