General Topics and Information - Central East, Emergency Preparedness

Get Prepared Canada www.getprepared.gc.ca
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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:

During an emergency: www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/drn/drn-eng.aspx
After an emergency: www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/drn/aft-eng.aspx
Who does what in an emergency: www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/wh/wh-eng.aspx

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