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Emergency Management Ontario

Your Action Plan to a Nuclear Emergency

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Living Near Ontario's Nuclear Facilities

While it is unlikely that a nuclear emergency will occur in Ontario - being prepared in advance and knowing what actions to take can better protect your personal safety. If you live or work within 10km of either nuclear generating facility - the following safety information applies to you.

How will I be notified of an emergency?
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Automated Telephone Call (Durham Only)
What should I do when notified?
  • GO
  • LISTEN to media reports
  • FOLLOW in struction provided by the province
What instructions might I receive?
  • Evacuate
  • Shelter-in-Place
  • Take Potassium Iodide (KI) Pills
  • Report to a Reception Centre for Monitoring
Remember…
  • Stay Calm
  • Don't Evacuate - unless advised to do so
  • Avoid Using the Phone - unless reporting a 911 Emergency

Prepare Now - Learn How!

Check back often for more information. Information about:

  • Reception Centres - Purpose and location details
  • Shelter-in-Place / Evacuation Orders - When to stay put and when to leave
  • Potassium Iodide (KI) Pills - How they work and where to get them
will soon be available.

Learn how to assemble your own Emergency Survival / Evacuation Kit.

For more information, please contact your municipal emergency management office:
This link will exit this site and take you to the Durham Region website.Durham Emergency Management Office
telephone - 905-430-2792
toll free - 1-800-372-1102

City of Toronto - This link will exit this site and take you to the City of Toronto website.Office of Emergency Management
416-392-4554


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