Although the consequences of various disasters can be similar, knowing the risks in your region can help you better prepare. Emergency Preparedness starts with you and while you can't predict an emergency, you can prepare for one. Take steps to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community.
How to Prepare for an Emergency
Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time and your best defence is to be prepared.
Follow these three simple steps to become better prepared:
1. Know the risks |
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Learn about preparing for all of Ontario's Hazard emergencies and how to be prepared for each of them. |
2. Make a plan |
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3. Get an emergency kit |
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The Halton Region is vulnerable to a variety of natural, technological and human-caused hazards. Everyone has a role to play in an emergency, make sure you and your family know what the 
Every household needs an emergency plan. An emergency plan will help you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency, whether you are together or apart at the time of the emergency. Plan how to meet or how to contact one another, and discuss what you would do in different situations.
Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to take care of yourselves for at least three days. Make sure to refresh you emergency kit at least twice a year ensuring batteries are charged, equipment is working and food or medication is not expired.Alert Systems
Alert Ready in Ontario is part of a national service designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving emergency alert messages to Canadians. Emergency alerts are distributed on radio, compatible wireless devices and TV to help ensure that Ontarians have the critical information they need to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families in emergencies. Check your phone's compatibility.
If your wireless device is not compatible please visit the Ontario Emergency Information page, or follow @OntarioWarnings, to stay updated.
Federal and Regional Resources
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Your Emergency Preparedness Guide - 72 hours |
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The Government of Canada's flagship publication Your Emergency Preparedness Guide aims to explain in great detail, the steps Canadians should take to become better prepared for emergencies. Included are a Family Emergency Plan template, resource contact list and list of emergency kit items. |
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Halton Region's Emergency Preparedness Personal Guide |
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To prepare yourself and your family for an emergency, we recommend you review Halton Region’s Emergency Preparedness Guide. This guide will teach you to identify emergency risks, create an emergency plan and build an emergency kit. |
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The Halton Region has put together it's own comprehensive list of recommendations for what do you when you are Preparing for Emergency. They have included emergency planning considerations for children, persons with disabilities and older adults, as well as pets. |
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Whether an emergency occurs from human-caused, technological or natural means, Halton Region has a comprehensive emergency management plans and programs in place to keep you and your family safe. Their Emergency Preparedness in Halton webpage includes information for emergencies in rural communities, what to do after an emergency and how to prepare for an emergency in apartment buildings. |
Town of Halton Hills Emergency Response Plan
If the Mayor declares a natural or man-made state of emergency, all Town of Halton Hills staff will follow the Town of Halton Hills Emergency Response Plan for a coordinated response. We will work with a number of agencies, including the police and fire department, during an emergency to ensure the safety of residents, businesses and visitors.