Emergencies happen,so be prepared!

Do you know about potential hazards and risks in your community? Could you take care of yourself and your family for at least 3 (72 hours) days following a disaster? Do you know how to find official information and safety instructions during an emergency or crisis?

Here’s how you can find information and advice about emergency preparedness…..visit northbrucepeninsula.ca

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has an Emergency Response Plan that is reviewed and renewed annually. In addition we have developed an Evacuation Plan, Pandemic Influenza Plan, Warming/Cooling Centre Guidelines and Guidelines for a Municipal Forest Fire Emergency Plan. You canview the current Emergency Response Plan with the attached schedules on our website under Fire and Emergency Management or call the Municipal office.

For your guidelines in developing an Emergency Plan for your family/household please visit the website for Emergency Management Ontario:

Staying Connected During an Emergency

Ontario’s Emergency Public Warning System is a tool that provides timely and accurate information to Ontario residents, businesses and visitors during an emergency. The system allows Ontarians to receive three types of warnings:

Red Alerts: The province issues a Red Alert to provide recommended immediate actions to protect citizens, their families and others when there is an imminent threat to life, public safety or property.

An Emergency Information Advisory: Provides information to Ontarians about current or evolving emergency situations or significant events. Advisories may recommend protective actions to

Tornado Warnings: The province distributes Tornado Warnings through a partnership with Environment Canada, which issues these warnings. They contain information on what Ontarians can do to protect themselves.

To subscribe to the above Public Alerting services please visit

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Weather Alerts issued by Environment Canada – What do they mean?

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS are the least urgent type of alert, but they let people know that weather conditions are unusual and could cause concern.

ADVISORIES are issued for weather events that are not expected to be severe, but could still impact residents, especially if conditions worsen.

WATCHES are issued when conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur later in the day. Residents in the forecast area should monitor the weather and be prepared to take action if necessary.

WARNINGS mean that severe weather is happening or is on the way. If you are advised to take protective action, such as going indoors and finding shelter, do so immediately!

Emergency Preparedness Week – May 7 – 13, 2017

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national event held annually. The event will be celebrated this year, from May 7 to 13, 2017. Emergency Preparedness Week aims to raise awareness of the three key steps to being prepared for an emergency:

  • know the hazards and risks in your area;
  • make a plan to protect your family in the event of an emergency; and
  • get a Family Emergency Go-Kit so that you and your family are self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

If you have any questions about home emergency preparedness, or would like more information about emergency management in your community, please contact Cathy Addison Deputy Clerk and Emergency Management Coordinator at 519-793-3522 x 236 or .

The more prepared you and your family are, the safer you’ll be!