Table of Contents 
Appendix 1
Glossary
| COOP |
Continuity of Operations Program. COOP is the component of the Emergency Management Program that ensures a ministry will be able to provide critical functions and services during an emergency. Also known as Business Continuity Planning. |
| EMO |
Emergency Management Ontario. An organization within the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Responsible for monitoring, coordinating and assisting in the development and implementation of emergency management programs in Ontario. |
| IMS |
Incident Management System for Ontario. An international standardized system endorsed by EMO that defines the basic command structure, roles and responsibilities required for effective management of an incident. |
| MAG |
Ministry Action Group. Coordinates and manages MCSS/MCYS/OFA responses during emergency situations. Responsible for implementing ministry emergency plans related to continuity of operations and special responsibility areas specified in the OIC under the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act. |
| MEOC |
The Ministry Emergency Operations Centre. Facility from which the MAG can manage an emergency 24/7, if required. |
| OIC |
Order-in-Council. Assigns external emergency management special responsibilities to 13 ministries pursuant to the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act. In the case of MCSS this relates to ensuring the availability of emergency shelter, clothing, food, victim registration and inquiry services, and personal services. |
| PEOC |
Provincial Emergency Operations Centre. EMO operated facility from which a provincial emergency is managed. OIC ministries have established desks at the PEOC and identified staff to work in the PEOC for the duration of an emergency. This provides a critical information link back to the ministries’ Executive Lead and MAG, especially during the early hours/days of an emergency. |