Get Prepared Canada www.getprepared.gc.ca
Alert Ready Emergency Alert System https://www.alertready.ca/ -->Alert Ready is a system that allows Canadian government officials at the federal, provincial and municipal level to issue all types of public safety messages. Media companies, including television, radio stations & websites access the alerts and relay them to their consumers. Also provides information on emergency preparedness.

Advise callers on the following key points:

Know the risks:
The main risks that the public should prepare for are:

Flooding and dam failures
Hazardous materials spills
Severe Storms - including tornadoes
Power Outages
Public health emergencies
Resource shortages

More risk information can be found at: http://www.ontario.ca/page/emergency-preparedness

Make a plan:
Encourage people to take the time to think about how they will react in an emergency, i.e.:

Things they may need - ID, insurance documents, family photos, keys, medication, cell phone, money, wallet, purse, clothing for a couple days. etc
Where will they go? - Family, hotels, evacuations centres
What about their pets? Pets are not allowed in evacuation centres
What about elderly or disabled family members?

For information on preparing for an emergency, direct callers to the following site: https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency

For information on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities or special needs: https://www.ontario.ca/page/emergency-preparedness-guide-people-disabilities

Get a kit:
Encourage callers to develop 72 hour kits that are left by the front door allowing them to grab it and go should they have to evacuate in the middle of the night.
If callers are looking for information on the following direct to appropriate websites - www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/drn/drn-eng.aspx

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Last Updated On: September 12, 2025
Last Verified On: September 12, 2025

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Ontario

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Bruce County
Grey County
Haliburton County
Huron County
Kawartha Lakes
Muskoka District
Northumberland County
Parry Sound District
Perth County
Peterborough (County of)
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