About Emergency Management
Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) is a branch of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Through effective partnerships, EMO will lead the coordination, development and implementation of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery strategies to maximize the safety and security of Ontarians.
Learn how to assemble your own Emergency Survival Kit!
EMO and Girl Guides Launch Emergency Preparedness Challenge
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Emergency Management Ontario and the Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council, have partnered to launch an Emergency Preparedness Challenge to give girls and Guiders information and activities to raise their awareness of emergency preparedness and to encourage them to make community connections while learning how to Be Prepared! With fun, practical content and teaching options for all levels of Guiding, the new challenge builds confidence by ensuring girls will know what to do if faced with an emergency situation. |
Preparing for severe weather emergencies
Severe weather takes place year-round in Ontario. Winter storms, blizzards, wind damage and freezing rain can occur without warning.
Knowing how to recognize severe weather will help you and your family stay protected.
Here's a couple excellent websites from Environment Canada where you can get more information on winter weather in Ontario and local forecasts:
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