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72 hrs....Are You Prepared?...Prepare Now
Your best protection in any emergency/disaster is knowing what to do. To prepare yourself and your loved ones before an emergency happens, read the following information. It has been compiled from a variety of different sources.
During an emergency you can call (705) 876-4636 for information and updates on the situation.
- View this short informative video from Emergency Management Ontario on Emergency Survival Kits.
- Be Prepared. Read through the accompanying documentation to prepare yourself for the possibility of an emergency.
- Be Prepared for an Emergency or Disaster in Your Community.
- Have a Disaster Plan for your family, a plan for your pets and a plan for your livestock. This should include a home escape plan.
- Children and Emergencies
- Seniors and Emergencies
- Safeguard your home
- In the event of an emergency, persons in the threatened area may be instructed to "Evacuate" or "Shelter in Place".
- Be sure you have an emergency food supply, keeping in mind nutrition and storage.
- Keep and maintain a working Emergency Survival Kit. Here you will find a list of a variety of items everyone should have available for an emergency, along with a printable phone directory of important phone numbers. Don't forget about a Survival Kit for the car.
- Important advice to safeguard yourself in the event of a flood.
- If you or someone in your care have a disability or special needs, there are additional concerns that need to be addressed.
- After an emergency, follow these necessary steps to ensure the safety of your family.
- Not sure how you would cope with a disaster? Take a few minutes and fill out this quick survey and then read the accompanying information and advice to deal with an emergency.




