ABOUT ERAC - OVERVIEW

About ERAC – Overview

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 350 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.

 

  • Mission, Vision and Values

    Over our 40-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 40 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.

    Mission

    We provide single-source emergency planning, training, and response for dangerous goods incidents.

    Vision

    Trusted leader in emergency response and preparedness.

    Values

    ERAC is committed to the following four values: 

    • Safety

    • Integrity

    • Teamwork

    • Collaboration

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Testimonials



"ERAC’s sustained service at the national level, combined with the application of new technologies and a robust safety culture, has measurably strengthened Canada’s dangerous goods preparedness and response system. The professionalism and commitment to learning demonstrated by the ERAC team continue to advance emergency management practices and improve outcomes for both communities and responders. "



"The growth and evolution of ERAC over the past 40 years has been remarkable and the passionate dedication to emergency response is truly something I am grateful for every day. ERAC does so much to put the minds of members at ease, that should an emergency occur, its valuable service is just a phone call away from having the highest quality emergency response put into action."



"Since it’s inception 40 years ago with a focus on propane mutual aid capacity, ERAC has evolved and continuously improved to become a trusted national leader in emergency management for hazardous flammable gases and liquids, working collaboratively with industry, first responders, and regulators to ensure well trained response capabilities are immediately available when an incident does occur."