The Canadian Armed Forces will participate in a heatwave exercise in communities across Huron County, Ontario. Next week, soldiers and police will be knocking on people’s doors to conduct “health checks.”
The exercise, called the Trillium Venture, will be held from May 3rd to May 5th.
According to an OPP press release, the purpose of the exercise is to “enhance interoperability with other government departments by collaboratively responding to simulated heatwave scenarios.”
The Huron County Police Department in Ontario will work in conjunction with members of the 31st Canadian Brigade Group.
“The public will see the deployment of Domestic Response Company (DRC) and Regional Battalion Group (TBG) sustainment equipment and vehicles, validating their ability to deploy and sustain in real time,” the Huron OPP release states. ” is written.
“This is being done to create more challenging and realistic training exercises, with soldiers conducting firefighting drills, health checks, mock search and rescue operations, setting up cooling centers, and other related activities. It will be.”
Major Paul Pickering, 31st Canadian Brigade Group, said the exercise will result in a 13-day heat wave and severe storms, resulting in power outages, damage to infrastructure and homes, and water shortages in some areas. The plan is to simulate a realistic scenario. .
Pickering addressed the Bruce County Council on April 4 and said he expects about 800 military personnel, mostly reservists, to be deployed to Huron and Bruce counties next week.
“All measures are being taken to minimize inconvenience to members of the community,” the release states. “We ask the public to use extreme caution when approaching military vehicles and troops and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”
Pickering said the goal of the exercise is for soldiers to go door-to-door in town and reach as many communities as possible.
