August 14, 2024
JASPER — To support business owners returning to Jasper, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has prepared information to guide the safe re-opening of their businesses.
AHS Environmental Public Health has resources available on the AHS 2024 Wildfire Information webpage ahs.ca/wildfire, including the document Reopening Buildings, Homes, and Businesses After a Wildfire.
The document includes guidelines related to personal protection, safe water, safe food, cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces and equipment, and restoration and removal of damaged items required for the safe operation of businesses.
Additional information on operating a business during a boil water advisory and reopening a business after a power loss is available on the Coping with Emergencies webpage.
Businesses governed by the Public Health Act Regulations (including food establishments, childcare facilities, rental properties, swimming pools, personal services businesses etc.) are allowed to re-open without an inspection by following the guidelines outlined in Reopening Buildings, Homes, and Businesses After a Wildfire. Alberta Health Services’ approval inspections are not required and have not been required following wildfires in other municipalities. Public health inspectors will provide inspection support if businesses request during re-opening activities.
If a home or business has been directly affected by wildfire and owners would like to consult with a public health inspector, AHS Environmental Public Health can be contacted by phone at 1-833-476-4743 or online using the Environmental Public Health web portal at https://ephisahs.ahs.ca/create-case. Public health inspectors can provide advice to homeowners; however, they do not normally conduct inspections within private homes.
Numerous resources are available to support residents including:
AHS provides wildfire resources for Albertans at ahs.ca/wildfire, including mental health, air quality, and emergency planning links.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
