Health Topics - Emergency Preparedness

After an Emergency

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Before an Emergency

Being Prepared at the Individual Level Emergency planning starts with the individual. The more people prepared for an emergency will result in less strain on first responders and essential services […]

During an Emergency

Shelter-in-Place Shelter-in-place refers to remaining indoors as a precaution rather than seeking shelter elsewhere, such as at an emergency shelter. Local authorities may instruct you to shelter-in-place, evacuate and/or seek […]

Emergency Notification Alerts

Sign up for Emergency Alerts, Weather Alerts, Smog Alerts, Food Recalls, Allergy Alerts, Product Recalls, Safety Alerts or view the Air Quality Health Index.

Emergency Planning

You can never be too prepared for an emergency. However, with this planning kit, you and your loved ones can be better equipped with the knowledge and supplies needed to survive disaster.

Floods

Of all natural hazards in Canada, floods are the most frequent and most costly.  They can develop slowly or quickly, in both urban or rural settings.  Besides the obvious risk […]

Floods

Power Outages

Power outages can come at any time and last a few minutes to a few weeks.  When they occur, hydro companies and local authorities work tirelessly to restore power and […]

Types of Hazards/Emergencies

The first step in planning for an emergency is to understand what you are planning for. Emergencies can result from a variety of hazards. Some are natural events, some are […]