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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

The Township of South Stormont has a Municipal Emergency Response Plan. The Plan is designed to ensure the coordination of Township resources to assist municipal, private and volunteer services in the event of an emergency situation.

Everyone should be prepared to take care of themselves and their families for up to three days in the event of an emergency or disaster.  With increased awareness of security concerns throughout Canada and the world, it makes sense to prepare for the unexpected.

Prepare a Family Emergency Plan. The objective of a family emergency plan is to be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit Emergency Management Ontario to create your Family Emergency Plan.

Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days immediately following an emergency. The following list is broken down into the essentials, items you may need to meet your family’s unique needs, and items to have ready in case you have to leave your home.

Essentials

  • Food (non-perishable and easy-to-prepare items, enough for 3 days) and a manual can opener
  • Bottled water (4 litres per person for each day)
  • Medication(s)
  • Flashlight
  • Radio (crank or battery-run)
  • Extra batteries
  • First-aid kit
  • Candles and matches/lighter
  • Hand sanitizer or moist towelettes
  • Important papers (identification, contact lists, copies of prescriptions, etc.)
  • Extra car keys and cash
  • Whistle (to attract attention, if needed)
  • Zip-lock bag (to keep things dry)
  • Garbage bags 

Special Considerations

  • Items for babies and small children—diapers, formula, bottles, baby food, comfort items
  • Prescription medication
  • Medical supplies and equipment
  • Pet food and supplies
  • Any other items specific to your family’s needs

Extra Supplies for Evacuation

  • Clothes, shoes
  • Sleeping bags or blankets
  • Personal items (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, comb, other toiletries)
  • Playing cards, travel games, other activities for children

There are two main ways that you can be informed about emergencies: Sign up for Ontario’s Emergency Alerts, and learn more about the hazards you can face and how you can be prepared for them. 

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