Emergency Preparedness

Emergency preparedness starts with researching the many ways you can ready your family and self for any type of emergency situation. Some emergencies that may occur in South Bruce include:

• Floods
• Heat waves
• Power outages
• Snowstorms
• Fires

You can learn about each of these emergencies and more at the Province of Ontario Emergency Preparedness website.

Emergency Preparedness

Be sure to follow Municipality of South Bruce social media channels for updates during emergencies. 

South Bruce Facebook Page

Where you have to evacuate your home or shelter in place, having a plan will make sure everyone in your home knows what to do. Every family is different, and your plan will be unique to you. Some things to consider are

• Safe exits from your home and neighbourhood
• Meeting places to reunite with family or roommates
• Important phone numbers, you might not have your cell to look them up
• Special health needs
• Place for your pets to stay
• Location of any utility shut offs

Follow the interactive guide at Emergency Management Ontario to create your own emergency plan.

Emergency Management Ontario

In an emergency, you might need basic supplies to keep you safe. You should have enough supplies to last for 72 hours. Keep this emergency kit in an easy to reach place so that you can grab it fast if you are asked to evacuate. These kits are available for purchase, or you can make your own! Here is a list to help you get started.

For your home

• food (non-perishable and easy-to-prepare items, enough for three days) and a manual can opener
• bottled water (4 litres per person for each day)
• toilet paper and other personal items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
• back up chargers and power banks for cell phone
• extra cash
• portable light source such as a flashlight, headlamp or glow stick
• radio (crank or battery-run)
• extra batteries
• first-aid kit
• hand sanitizer or moist towelettes
• important papers such as a copy of your emergency plan, identification, contact lists, copies of prescriptions, etc.
• baby items
• pet supplies

For your car

• Booster cables
• Flashlight and batteries
• First-aid kit
• seatbelt cutter
• Blankets, hats, mittens and other items for warmth
• Matches and a “survival” candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light)
• Sand or kitty litter for traction