SaskPower and NorthPoint Energy Solutions have Pandemic Preparedness & Business Continuity Plans that cover all operational areas, including power generation, transmission and distribution, and customer services. These plans were first developed in 2007 to address the H5N1 (bird flu) threat. The plans were updated to address the H1N1 situation.
Our pandemic plans detail how we will continue to work to provide province-wide customer service. Keeping the public and our employees safe and informed, as well as keeping employees healthy and at work, are key goals.
Specifically, in accordance with recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and working closely with Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, our pandemic plans have identified responsibilities and prescribed necessary actions based on the World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic phases and confirmed by PHAC alerts. For each WHO alert phase, our operational plans, as specific to each business area address the six key management areas: Command and Control, Communications, People, Continuity of Operations, Prevention and Containment, and Surveillance. We also exchange information and best practices with industry peers across the country.
From a people readiness perspective, for example, two layers or more of backups for essential staff positions are in place. Another example, in the area of continuity of operations, is our comprehensive exchange of information with approximately 1200 key suppliers about their pandemic readiness and our needs—everything from coal to food supplies.
We are prepared to respond to a second wave of H1N1 or any other influenza strain.
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