4 — Friday, September 29, 1989 - North Shore News ges oa EMERGENCY PLAN Evacuation centre tested WHO DO you call when you need 500 hot entrees, 1,800 bowls of soup, 200 sandwiches, 120 rolls, 500 desserts, 2,500 cups of coffee, 1,006 cups of tea, 700 juices and 100 glasses of milk, all at the drop of a hat? By MICHAEL BECKER News Reporter This problem and numerous other logistic nightmares were ad- dressed last week during a trial run of a regional Emergency Social Services (ESS) evacuation recep- tion centre. ESS is a component of an Emergency Operations Control From the moment you pass lo do & enpoy the carefree , matntenance free and affordatle lifestyle If a retirement living home is in your future then you must see Crown Point Villas, designed with your special needs in mind . . . . . security, privacy and an active lifestyle, Crown Point has Group set up and backed by bylaw to coordinate and facilitate emergency response in the event of a major disaster such as a fire, an earthquake or a toxic chemical spill on the North Shore. There are 27 locally-designated evacuation reception centres in- cluding recreation centres and high schools from Deep Cove to Horse- shoe Bay. The centres, manned by volunteers, are responsible for the well-being of citizens displaced by disaster. Last Wednesday, volunteers based at recCentre Lonsdale work- ed through a scenario in which a tanker-load of hazardous materials spilled in the Norgate area, caused NORGATE COMMUNITY School student J. C. Joseph (left) and community health nurse Terry -Ramsey (right) were at recCentre Lonsdale last week to take part in the (rial run of a regional Emergency Social _ Services (ESS, evacuation reception centre. Community volunteers and 90 students worked through a scenario in which a tanker-load of hazardous materials spiiled in the Norgate area, caused a release of toxic vapors and resulted in the evacuation of the school. NEWS photo Cindy Goodman a release of toxic vapors and resulted in the evacuation of Norgate Community School stu- dents. Ninety students were bused to the centre, where they were admit- ted, registered and cared for. Said Ross Peterson, coordinator of the North and West Vancouver Emergency Program, ‘‘There have been tests in the past on a more limited scale involving just the evacuation itself and a very tem- porary holding of the kids and then sending them back. This is the first major test of a reception cen- tre.”” See Emergency Page 5 created a matchless selection of quality residences. , - Located in the heart of the Abbotsford/Matsqui area, minutes from the freeway and close to churches, tennis courts, swimming pool, curing club, library, theatre and restaurants. Three major shopping centres in the area including SevenOaks in Clearbrook and the new Bellis Fair in Bellingham. For you golfers, we are only ten minutes from Ledgeview Golf and Country Buy a way of life in Crown Point! We'll arrange the details. Club. from $109,000 e Open Daily 1450 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C. {Abbotsford Exit off the 401 Freeway) Sales and info call: Susan Shannon 852-3188 0r 852-1471, the securely Retirernent Income Options Seminar a Demystify the “RRSP - Retirement Option” rules a Maximize retirement income 2 Minimize the tax bite a Maximize capital to your estate Please circle this date and your choice of time in your calendar: Wednesday, October 11, 1989 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The River Room PARK ROYAL HOTEL 540 Clyde Avenue West Vancouver, B.C. P.S. There isno fee. However, pre-registration is required. Call Lynne at 688-7208 to register. ZLOTNIK, LAMB & SCARRATT Annuity and R.R.LE Brokers 1666 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. VoC 2X8 (604) 688-7208 = Toll Free Line 1-800-663-3171 The Valley’s Premium Adult Community house all yo Open Mon-Fri. 10-5 Wknd. 12-5