Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Structuring of prevention and search and rescue response capabilities in the Groulx Mountains
Agreement Number:
22732
Agreement Value:
$108,899.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
This project is intended to address the deficiencies exposed by the recent surge in search and rescue responses in the Groulx Mountains. Ultimately, the project aims to reduce the number of interventions required per year. It is therefore planned to facilitate communications and tracking of backcountry users, to improve the infrastructure for the coordination of search and rescue operations and to structure user awareness.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
This project aims to minimize the impact of search and rescue incidents by optimizing the coordination of operations. By providing reliable, GPS-locatable, two-way communication tools to Groulx Mountain users, this project will allow for better assessment of emergency situations and allocation of appropriate resources to resolve them in coordination with the appropriate authorities.
Location:
Pessamit, Quebec, CA G0H 1B0
Reference Number:
088-2022-2023-Q1-00013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
File number: EM-9101-22732
Recipient's Operating Name:
Station Uapishka S.E.N.C.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Station Uapishka S.E.N.C.
Federal Riding Name:
Manicouagan
Federal Riding Number:
24046
Program:
(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Program Purpose:
SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.