Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC) is a not-for-profit, emergency preparedness and response organization created by industry for industry. A subsidiary of the Canadian Propane Association, ERAC develops, implements and responds to more than 400 emergency response plans, including emergency response assistance plans, environmental emergency plans, rail security plans and spill contingency plans, for our over 320 Plan Participant members.
Over our 37-year history, we have been instrumental in assisting hundreds of oil and gas and transportation organizations successfully secure and maintain approval for their required emergency response plans. ERAC’s experienced team of professionals also provides member support and assistance through our strong, positive relationships with federal and provincial government regulators and agencies, and our nationwide network of emergency response teams and responders.
As an emergency preparedness and response organization, we ensure that our response teams are well-trained and prepared to safely address any flammable liquid or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) incident by road, rail and stationary tanks. To that end, we offer the most comprehensive on-line training programs for ERAC responders, members and first responders. ERAC holds 25 annual Regional Training and Assessment events, and firefighter training exercises to assess and ensure the competence of our first responder teams across Canada.
Our highly-trained and skilled responders, industry best practices and equipment, ensure we are well-prepared to address any flammable liquid or LPG incident promptly and safely in Canada at any time, while protecting people, property and the environment.
Emergency Response Assistance Canada’s mission is to provide safe, timely, effective and compliant services. These include:
dangerous goods response plans, drills and exercises to our Plan Participants,
dangerous goods responder training,
first responder training, and
emergency response.
To be the highest quality emergency preparedness and response assistance organization in Canada.
ERAC is committed to the five following values:
Safety
Integrity
Collaboration
Respect
Learning