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First-ever recipients of Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award announced


OTTAWA, May 24, 2018 /CNW/ - When disaster strikes and emergencies arise, Canadians rely on emergency management professionals and volunteers to keep them safe.

Today, Public Safety Canada hosted the inaugural award ceremony which recognizes exceptional service and achievement in emergency management across Canada. The prestigious Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA), delivered collaboratively by provincial, territorial and federal governments, is awarded to individuals or groups that have distinguished themselves through exemplary actions and contributions to advancing emergency management. 

This year's award recipients span every province and territory and represent a variety of professions in the emergency management community: from emergency management professionals and volunteers across all levels of government to leaders from Indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, youth, academia, and associations. Contributions being recognized range from improving communications and response in times of disaster, increasing community resilience, delivering search and rescue training, and many more.   

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"Across Canada, there are many individuals and groups working hard to keep us safe who often go unnoticed. The recipients recognized today have not only achieved excellence in their field, they have helped keep us safe and resilient. I'm grateful to provinces and territories for their collaboration to recognize these leaders nationally for the first time, and look forward to working with them to award this prestigious honour to deserving individuals across Canada each year." 

- The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

"Disaster can strike at any time and we have seen that the unthinkable can happen. During these times of distress, Canadians across the country have come together to support one another. These awards honour many great Canadians and communities who work so hard to keep all of us safe, respond when emergencies happen and help us recover from these traumatic events. On behalf of all the provinces and territories ? thank you"

- The Honourable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Alberta Emergency Management Agency

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